“Don't bite the hand that feeds you”: British farmers unite against PM Starmer 

Hundreds of British protesters opposing changes to inheritance tax rules for farms gathered outside the Welsh Labour conference as the prime minister defended his government's recent Budget measures, the BBC reported.

Transforming tents into symbols of steadfastness

Iran’s “21 Weeks Later” to compete at Duhok International Film Festival

TEHRAN- Iranian short film “21 Weeks Later,” written and directed by Nasrin Mohammadpour, will go on screen at the main section of the 11th edition of Duhok International Film Festival in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region.

By Benjamin Hardy

Picking Mike Huckabee for ambassador to Israel spells more misery for Palestinians

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, our incoming ambassador to Israel, has never been shy about his opinions on the Middle East: Palestinian land belongs to Israel alone, and Palestinians themselves do not exist as a people.

Book highlighting experiences of young Iranian filmmakers released

TEHRAN- The book "First Film Memoirs," authored by Iranian film critic Peyman Shoqi, has been published by Amir Kabir Publications in Tehran, with the aim of showcasing the experiences of young Iranian filmmakers in the realm of cinema. 

“I Remember Fallujah” at Iranian bookstores 

TEHRAN- A Persian translation of Iraqi-French journalist and documentary filmmaker Feurat Alani’s book “I Remember Fallujah: A Novel” has recently been published. 

Larijani discusses Resistance in Beirut visit, says ‘Iran backs any decision Lebanon makes’

TEHRAN – Ali Larijani, a prominent advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, emphasized Iran's unwavering support for the decisions of the Lebanese government and Resistance in an interview aired on Saturday.

Iran’s Kordestan, Turkey’s Van arrange fam tour

TEHRAN – A tourism official with Iran’s Korestan has announced plans for a joint familiarization (fam) tour between the western Iranian province and Turkey’s Van province.

Iran stages tourism roadshow in Sulaymaniyah

Tehran – Iran has organized a tourism roadshow in Sulaymaniyah, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, to highlight its diverse tourism opportunities.

Iranian handicrafts cultural ambassadors to the world, says deputy minister

TEHRAN – On Friday, Maryam Jalali-Dehkordi, the deputy minister of handicrafts at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, highlighted the vital role of crafts in promoting the nation’s artistic and cultural heritage.

Executive VP hails National Handicrafts Exhibition as a symbol of unity

TEHRAN – Executive Vice President Mohammad-Jaafar Qaempanah has lauded the 37th National Handicrafts Exhibition as a celebration of national unity and cultural diversity, describing it as a “rainbow of Iran’s ethnic groups.”

TESPIX gains 45,490 points on Saturday

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), rose 45,490 points to 2,192,459 on Saturday, which is the first day of the Iranian calendar week.

Cow-calf vaccination against lumpy skin

A vaccination program against lumpy skin disease is being carried out in Khuzestan province.

By Maryam Tavassoli

Safe driving, a social responsibility

TEHRAN –The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is held on the third Sunday in November each year, falling on November 17 this year.

WIPO 2024 releases Iran’s ranking based on GII report

TEHRAN –The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has published the Global Innovation Index (GII) report based on which Iran’s innovation capabilities are ranked in seven criteria that include institutions, human capital and research, infrastructure, market sophistication, business sophistication, knowledge and technology output, and creative output.

Tehran, Ashgabat discuss ways to foster ties in ICT

TEHRAN –In a meeting held on Thursday in Ashgabat, Iranian and Turkmen officials explored the potential for expanding joint efforts in information and communication technology (ICT).

Saman Ghoddos misses Kyrgyzstan match

TEHRAN - Iran national football team winger Saman Ghoddos has missed the match against Kyrgyzstan after suffering a hamstring injury.

Iran, Uzbekistan discuss expansion of railway co-op

TEHRAN - The head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI) has announced Iran's readiness to transport 10 to 15 million tons of rail freight annually from Sarakhs, Incheh Borun, Amir-Abad, Caspian and Astara crossings.

Car tire production increases 11% in H1

TEHRAN - Iranian tire manufacturers produced 131,733 tons (over 12.732 million) of car tires in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-September 21), registering an 11-percent rise from the output in the first half of the previous year.

SP refineries supplying 613 mcm/d of gas to national network

TEHRAN - Head of South Pars Gas Complex (SPGC) Gholam-Abbas Hosseini says South Pars refineries are currently supplying 613 million cubic meters per day (mcm/d) of natural gas to the country’s national network.

Annual MTCP alumni gathering in Tehran celebrates Malaysia-Iran ties

TEHRAN- The Malaysian Embassy in Tehran recently hosted its much-anticipated annual gathering for alumni of the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Program (MTCP) on November 15, 2024 at Nakaya Restaurant.

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Geagea promoting a new civil war rhetoric shunned by all Lebanese

BEIRUT - Both the Arab and Western diplomats acknowledge the lie of “Hezbollah’s collapse” has been exposed. In Lebanon, however, the anti-Hezbollah team is deliberately discussing its supposed collapse as well as an imminent outbreak of “internal strife”.

Persian language courses launched at University of Belgrade

TEHRAN- The Persian language courses, organized by the cultural attaché of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Saadi Foundation, have been launched at the Center for Persian Studies at the Faculty of Philology, University of Belgrade, attracting numerous enthusiasts eager to learn Persian.