Lebanon's visually impaired population rises sharply after Israel's pager attacks

Lebanon is grappling with a sharp increase in its visually impaired population following Israel's deadly pager attacks in September 2024, which left hundreds blind, including men, women, and children.

Man with Palestinian flag arrested after scaling London's Big Ben barefoot

A man who scaled London's Big Ben, and spent the day perched on the historic clock tower with a Palestinian flag, was arrested shortly after he came down after midnight on Sunday, police said.

Trump destroyed his letter before sending it to Iran

In a commentary, the Keyhan newspaper analyzed Donald Trump’s letter to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution for negotiations.

Persian audiobook of Henry Slesar’s short stories released

TEHRAN-The short story collection “Mysterious Room,” written by the American author and playwright Henry Slesar has been turned into an audiobook in Persian and released on digital services and platforms.

Adaptation of “The Suicide Shop” on stage at Tehran theater

TEHRAN- A loose adaptation of French novelist Jean Teulé’s book “The Suicide Shop” is currently on stage at Homa Theater Hall in Tehran.

Two Iranian short films win five awards at Kraken International Film Festival

TEHRAN-Two short films from Iran won five awards at the 2025 winter edition of the Kraken International Film Festival (KIFF), which was held last week in Milan, Italy.

Kamkars celebrates International Women's Day with “Living Fire” concert

TEHRAN- Iran's leading Kurdish family music ensemble, the Kamkars, held a concert on Saturday night, marking their final orchestral performance of the current Iranian year.

Security forces dismantle 2 terror cells, arrest 18 militants in SE Iran

TEHRAN – Iranian security forces have dismantled two terrorist cells in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, arresting 18 militants before they could carry out planned attacks.

Iran condemns Canada’s new sanctions as ‘unlawful and politically motivated’

TEHRAN – Tehran has strongly condemned the latest round of Canadian sanctions against Iran, calling them deceitful, unlawful, and a blatant violation of international law.

Tehran warns of sectarian catastrophe as Israel fuels Syria’s fragmentation

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to Lebanon Mojtaba Amani issued a scathing critique of the Israeli regime’s role in Syria’s destabilization during an interview with Iranian national television on Saturday, describing the ongoing conflict as a calculated effort by Tel Aviv to advance its geopolitical ambitions.

Iran, Russia, and China to conduct major naval drill in Indian Ocean

TEHRAN – Iran, Russia, and China are set to conduct a large-scale joint naval exercise in the northern Indian Ocean, focusing on maritime security operations and strategic military coordination.

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Starvation is weaponized again in Gaza

TEHRAN – In a blatant violation of international humanitarian law, Israel has cut humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

"ECO and IOFS Forge Strategic Partnership to Enhance Regional Food Security

TEHRAN- ECO Secretary General Dr. Asad M. Khan and Director General of the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) H.E. Ambassador Berik Aryn, met at the ECO Secretariat today to solidify a collaborative framework aimed at bolstering agricultural development and food security across the region and within the member countries of both organizations.

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Investments along southern and northern Iranian coastlines in progress, tourism minister says

TEHRAN - Iran’s tourism minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has announced plans to boost tourism investments along the country’s northern and southern coastlines, highlighting the untapped potential of the Persian Gulf, the Sea of Oman, and the Caspian Sea.

Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System ready to welcome visitors for Nowruz

TEHRAN - The UNESCO-listed Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System is set to host visitors during the upcoming Nowruz holidays, marking the arrival of the new Iranian calendar year.

Pneumococcal, Rotavirus vaccinations for babies at no cost: health ministry

TEHRAN – Children can get free pneumococcal and rotavirus vaccinations in all medical centers across the country, the deputy health minister, Alireza Raeisi, has said.

Tehran hosts national conference on conservation of natural resources

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) held a national conference on the conservation of natural resources in Tehran on Saturday.

Farabi Intl. Award to be held

TEHRAN – The 16th Farabi International Award (FIA), the most prestigious award for humanities and Islamic studies in the Islamic world, will be held by the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology in cooperation with the National Foundation for Elites and the National Commission for UNESCO.

Iran, China announce new Talented Young Scientist Program

TEHRAN –The new edition of the Iran-China Talented Young Scientist Program (TYSP), announced in January, opens up 53 opportunities for young scientists from the two countries.

Esteghlal midfielder Rezavand to miss Al Nassr match

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team midfielder Arash Rezavand will be absent in the match against Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr.

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‘ACJA willing to expand media co-op with Iran’

BEIJING- All-China Journalists Association (ACJA) organized a group interview with Guangdong delegates to the National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing on Saturday, which attracted domestic and foreign media corps.