By Shahrokh Saei

China, Russia laud Iran’s insistence that its nuclear program is solely peaceful

BEIJING – Deputy foreign ministers from Iran, China and Russia held a trilateral meeting in Beijing on Friday to discuss the pressing issues surrounding Iran’s nuclear program.

Iran-Eurasian free trade agreement to take effect in 60 days

TEHRAN – Iran's embassy in Moscow reported that the free trade agreement between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will come into effect in 60 days.

Iranian economy grows 3.7% in 9 months: CBI

Tehran - The Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) announced that the country's economy has experienced a 3.7 percent growth in the first nine months of the current Iranian year (March 20 - December, 20 2024), IRNA reported.

Iran's oil output rises by 34,000 barrels in February 2025

TEHRAN – Iran's crude oil production increased by 34,000 barrels per day (bpd) in February 2025, reaching 3.308 million bpd, according to OPEC's latest monthly report.

By Mahnaz Abdi

Jiuquan Taiyuan New Energy Co. visited by foreign journalists 

GANSU- A number of foreign journalists from different countries visited Jiuquan Taiyuan New Energy Company in Jiuquan city in China’s northwestern Gansu province, on Thursday.

9,000 Syrians Alawites fleeing violence have taken refuge at Russia’s Hmeimim air base: Moscow

Russia's air base at Hmeimim in Syria is sheltering about 9,000 people seeking refuge from a wave of sectarian violence, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday.

UN report: Israel committed 'genocidal acts' in Gaza Strip

An investigation by a special UN commission has declared that Israel perpetrated acts of genocide in the Gaza Strip through the systematic destruction of reproductive healthcare facilities during its bloody onslaught on the territory.

Putin says he supports ceasefire with Ukraine, but may need to call Trump

President Vladimir Putin said Russia was ready for a ceasefire, but suggested that Ukraine would need to accept further conditions before an agreement could be reached.

Iran summons British, French and German envoys over closed-door UN Security Council session

TEHRAN – The envoys of Britain, France and Germany to Tehran were summoned to the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Thursday to strongly protest the three European countries for colluding with the United States in abusing the UN Security Council mechanism by holding a closed-door session on Iran’s peaceful nuclear program.

By Mahnaz Abdi

Foreign journalists visit DAYU water-saving group in China’s Gansu province

GANSU- A number of foreign journalists from different countries visited DAYU Irrigation Group in China’s northwestern Gansu province, on Thursday morning.

“DallerGut Dream Department Store” at Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN-A Persian translation of Korean author Miye Lee’s book “DallerGut Dream Department Store” has recently been published by Milkan Publications in Tehran. 

UNICEF: 90% of Gazans lack access to clean water

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday that the severe water shortage in the Gaza Strip has reached critical levels, noting that nine out of ten people cannot access clean drinking water.

Iran’s ‘Tourism Triangle’ showcased at cultural week in Qatar

TEHRAN – Iran’s renowned “Tourism Triangle”—the cities of Shiraz, Isfahan, and Yazd—was a major highlight of Iran Cultural Week in Qatar, where their rich cultural heritage and tourism potential were prominently showcased.

Archaeologists uncover Asini’s hidden ancient port beneath the waves of Greece

An international team of underwater archaeologists has made a groundbreaking discovery at the submerged site of Asini, near Tolo in Argolis, Greece, unearthing significant remnants of an ancient port infrastructure that promises to reshape our understanding of Mediterranean maritime history.

EU invites Syria’s HTS regime to Brussels after slaughter of Alawites

The European Commission has invited Syria’s Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) administration to an official conference in Brussels after the slaughter of hundreds of Alawites in the country's west.  

Seven historical sites in Isfahan added to Iran’s heritage list

TEHRAN – Seven historical monuments in Isfahan Province have been officially added to Iran’s National Heritage List, further cementing the region’s reputation as a cultural and historical treasure trove.  

Historical caravanserai in Khuzestan set for restoration 

TEHRAN – The historical Dehdez caravanserai, a centuries-old structure in the southwestern province of Khuzestan that has long stood abandoned, is set to undergo a major restoration, according to a county official.

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We should not show weakness by insisting on negotiations

TEHRAN - In an interview with Foad Izadi, an expert on American affairs, Kayhan discussed the relationship between not negotiating with the United States and preserving national interests.

Greenland's opposition wins election dominated by independence and Trump

Greenland's center-right opposition has won a surprise general election victory - in a vote dominated by independence and US President Donald Trump's pledge to take over the semi-autonomous territory.

By Mohammed Amin in Port Sudan, Sudan

Sudan's biggest 'jihadi' group says it will disband once it defeats the RSF

The office in Port Sudan has no distinguishing features. No sign on the outside, no indication of what’s going on inside.

Strategic military ties strengthened as Iran, Belarus ink defense agreement in Minsk

TEHRAN – Iran and Belarus solidified their partnership by signing a defense cooperation agreement on Wednesday, a move both nations described as critical to countering shared security threats and advancing a multipolar world order.