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2024-06-29 21:17
First Liberal MP calls on Justin Trudeau to step down
A backbench MP has become the first sitting member of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party caucus to call on him to resign, after a disastrous by-election defeat, the BBC reported.
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2024-06-29 19:02
Iranian director brings ancient hero to life on Tehran stage
TEHRAN- Iranian director Hamed Mokameli will bring the legendary Ariobarzanes of Persis to life on the stage of Shahrzad Theater Complex in Tehran on Monday.
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2024-06-29 19:02
Royal National Theatre's “Frankenstein” to be screened at IAF
TEHRAN- The Cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) will screen a stage recording of the 2011 London Royal National Theatre production of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" on Wednesday.
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2024-06-29 19:01
“Cold Sigh” competing in Italian festival
TEHRAN-The feature film “Cold Sigh” written and directed by Nahid Azizi Sedigh represents Iran in the main section of the Ischia Film Festival, launched in Ischia, Italy, on June 29.
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2024-06-29 18:03
Long-lived trees recognized as national heritage
TEHRAN – Aimed at respecting natural beauties, a selection of nine long-lived trees in southern Iran, some dating back to nine centuries ago, have been inscribed in the national heritage list.
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2024-06-29 18:03
Parthian clay pot unearthed in southern Iran
TEHRAN - In a cultural preservation effort, a Parthian-era clay pot has been discovered in the Rayen district of Kerman province, southern Iran.
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2024-06-29 18:03
Restoration work yields discovery of ancient cellar in Rasht
Alireza Yazdani Sangari, who leads the restoration project, announced that a remarkably well-preserved brick cellar, dating back to the early Islamic eras, was unearthed outside the shrine of Fatemeh Okhra, the sister of Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Shia Imam, ILNA reported on Saturday.
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2024-06-29 18:03
Mashhad hotel occupancy rate hits 80%
TEHRAN – In the nine days between Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Ghadir, Mashhad’s accommodation occupancy rate soared to an uplifting 80%.
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2024-06-29 18:02
Exquisite historical carpets put on show in Tabriz
TEHRAN - On Friday, two antique carpets, transferred from London to Tabriz, were put on view in the ancient city where they were woven some two centuries ago.
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2024-06-29 17:59
The intricate art of mirror work in Iran’s architecture
TEHRAN - Mirror work, an art form that uses small or large pieces of mirror mosaics to create intricate designs, is a prominent feature in the internal decoration of Iranian architectural spaces.
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2024-06-29 16:31
16 pharmaceutical factories to be established overseas: official
TEHRAN – Iran is planning to establish 16 pharmaceutical factories in foreign countries and is currently finalizing contracts, Faramarz Ekhteraei, the chairman of the Iranian Pharmaceutical Industries Syndicate has said.
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2024-06-29 16:31
Knowledge-based companies to attend Agro Volga Fair 2024
TEHRAN –A total of 14 Iranian knowledge-based companies are projected to participate in the Agro Volga International Agriculture Industry and Livestock Fair 2024 from July 3 to 5 in Tatarstan-Kazan, the agricultural capital of Russia.
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2024-06-29 16:31
4th Persian Medicine Festival slated for Jan.-Feb. 2025
TEHRAN – The 4th Persian Medicine Festival is scheduled to be held in the 11th Iranian calendar month (January 20-February 18, 2025).
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2024-06-29 16:31
‘BRICS has potential to boost co-op for environmental protection’
TEHRAN –Attending the tenth meeting of BRICS environment ministers, Ali Salajeqeh, head of the Department of Environment (DOE), highlighted the intergovernmental organization’s potential to expand cooperation and develop multilateralism for environmental protection.
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2024-06-29 14:58
By Mahnaz Abdi
Aksu City E-Commerce entrepreneurship incubation base visited by foreign journalists
XINJIANG- A number of journalists from some Asian, European, and African countries visited an E-Commerce entrepreneurship incubation base in Aksu City in northwest China’s Xinjiang Province.
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2024-06-29 14:58
Daily electricity consumption rises by 2GW: IGMC
TEHRAN - Iran’s electricity consumption has registered a significant year-on-year growth, according to a report by Iran Grid Management Company (IGMC)
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2024-06-29 14:58
By Mahnaz Abdi
Kashgar Ancient City incredibly preserved
XINJIANG- Kashgar Ancient City,or Kashgar Old City is located in the center of Kashgar, in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
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2024-06-29 14:57
Iran-Afghanistan trade could be increased to $5b: official
TEHRAN – the head of Iran’s Birjand Chamber of Commerce has said Iran and Afghanistan have the capacity to boost trade exchanges to $5.0 billion, the portal of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) reported.
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2024-06-29 14:57
Interview By Mahnaz Abdi
‘Id Kah, China’s biggest mosque full of people for prayer’
XINJIANG- Id Kah Mosque, the biggest mosque in china, is full of people who come to perform prayer during the religious events such as Eid, Mamat Juma, the mosque’s imam (prayer leader), told the Tehran Times in an exclusive interview conducted in the yard of the mosque.
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2024-06-29 14:56
By Mahnaz Abdi
De-desertification project in Xinjiang astonishes foreign media
XINJIANG- A number of Asian, European, and African journalists visited the Kekeya Memorial Hall in Aksu Prefecture, located in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
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2024-06-29 14:55
By Mahnaz Abdi
Foreign journalists visit Kashgar area of Xinjiang Pilot Free Trade Zone
XINJIANG- Some journalists from Asia, Africa, and Europe visited Kashgar (city) area of Xinjiang Pilot Free Trade Zone as a part of their one-week trip to Xinjiang province, in the northwest of China.
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2024-06-29 14:55
Acting president inaugurates 42 water, energy projects
TEHRAN – Iranian Acting President Mohammad Mokhber inaugurated 42 water and electricity projects in four different provinces via a video conference session on Thursday, IRNA reported.
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2024-06-29 14:54
14 fishery projects to be implemented in Makran Coasts
TEHRAN – The head of Iran’s Fisheries Organization (IFO) has said 14 major fishery related projects are going to be implemented in Makran Coasts, southeastern Iran, IRNA reported.
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2024-06-29 14:52
Para Archery Ranking series: Iranians steal show
TEHRAN – Iranian representatives won medals at the Para Archery Ranking series in Czech Republic.
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2024-06-29 13:15
Iran finish 27th in 2024 IHF Women’s Junior World Championship
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Uzbekistan 40-31 Friday night to come 27th in the 2024 IHF Women’s Junior World Championship.
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2024-06-29 12:23
Iran fall to Lebanon in FIBA U18 Women's Asia Cup Division B
TEHRAN – Iran lost to Lebanon 64-49 on Saturday and failed to qualify for the FIBA U18 Women's Asia Cup Division B final.
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2024-06-29 11:46
Iranians head to polls unfazed by enemy propaganda
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2024-06-29 09:16
Pezeshkian, Jalili come first and second in presidential race, election goes to runoff
TEHRAN – With vote counting over in Iran, pro-reform presidential candidate Masoud Pezeshkian comes first but he is immediately followed by principlist candidate Saeed Jalili.
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2024-06-28 23:13
Israeli troops feel ‘entitled’ to abuse Palestinian civilians, says military veterans
Breaking the Silence, an Israeli organization of military veterans working to raise awareness of Israel’s abuses in the occupied Palestinian territory, said Israeli forces do not need “direct orders” to “dehumanize” Palestinian people.
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2024-06-28 23:13
Israeli forces prevented civil defense from responding to 23 emergency calls
Mohammed al-Moghayyar, director of the civil defence’s supply department in Gaza, says Israeli forces continue to deliberately target their teams across the strip to prevent them from providing humanitarian assistance.