Iran overpower India at 2026 AVC Volleyball Continental C'ship

TEHRAN – Iran swept past India in straight sets (25-20, 28-26, 25-18) in Pool B of the 2026 AVC Men's Volleyball Continental Championship.

China’s practical push for Middle East peace and better global governance

As the protective umbrellas of distant powers grow increasingly tattered, and as regional wars and broken global institutions feed on each other, China is emerging as a constructive force for regional security and improved global governance.

Javanmardi among shooting stars to follow in Changwon 2026 Worlds

TEHRAN - Some of the world’s most decorated shooting Para sport athletes will compete in pistol events from 10 to 15 Sept.

Iran in Pot 1 of AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup 2026

TEHRAN - The stage will be set for the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2026 on Sept. 10 (Thursday), 2026 when the Final Draw takes places at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Iran-China MOU powers Maku Free Zone as new silk road gateway

TEHRAN- A memorandum of understanding (MOU) for cooperation has been signed between the Maku Free Zone Organization and a Chinese company, targeting strategic investments in energy, railways, automobiles, and mining.

By Mohammad Reza Manafi

Xinjiang: Where tradition and development dance in harmony

Xinjiang is a land that sings with every heartbeat and dances with every breeze, where melody and movement are woven into the very soul of the earth. Stretching across the vast northwest of China, it captivates the soul not just with its sweeping landscapes, but with the vibrant pulse of its music and the graceful poetry of its dance—a heritage woven into the very fabric of daily life. Here, along the ancient Silk Road, culture has never been a relic of the past; it is a living, breathing presence that fills the streets, the markets, and the hearts of its people.

Border rail exchanges proceeding uninterruptedly

TEHRAN- The Director General of Foreign Trade at the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways, emphasizing the normal and growing flow of exchanges across all 13 railway border crossings, has denied rumors about the suspension of transit operations and announced plans to double transit capacity at northeastern borders and develop ports connected to the rail network.

Everyone is against this war, except its architects

US aggression against Iran hits rock bottom at home and abroad

TEHRAN — Growing opposition to the war launched by the US and Israel against Iran on February 28 has reached a breaking point, as mounting global rage, crippling domestic inflation, and a wave of political rebellion transform America's illegal assault into an unmitigated disaster. 

Germany’s far-right AfD is poised for power

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is speeding into state elections in Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday with a sizeable lead in the polls. If the party gets an outright majority, it will put the far right in charge of a state for the first time since World War II.

By Ali Minabi

Israel’s war on UNRWA: Killing the witness

TEHRAN – For over seven decades, UNRWA has stood as more than a relief agency; it has been the living archive of Palestine’s dispossession.

By staff writer

Former US diplomat: Profit-driven foreign policy, American weapons enabled Gaza genocide

TEHRAN — Hala Rharrit spent 18 years inside the United States State Department. She gave her adult life to American diplomacy. In April 2024, she walked away. She became the first American diplomat to resign publicly over the Biden administration’s actions in Gaza.

By Mahnaz Abdi

Media Diplomacy in Action: CIPCC 2026 Program Brings World to China

TEHRAN- The China International Press Communication Center (CIPCC) program officially commenced its second half of 2026 with an orientation session held on Friday morning at the Renmin University of China (RUC) in Beijing. This flagship initiative, initiated by the China Public Diplomacy Association (CPDA), continues to serve as a vital platform for practical cooperation between Chinese media organizations and their counterparts in emerging markets and developing countries (EMDCs), particularly across the Global South.

South Pars Phase 11 on verge of producing 1b cubic feet of gas

TEHRAN- South Pars Phase 11 has witnessed a significant production surge and simultaneous developmental progress during the 14th government. Production at Location B, which stood at around 400 million cubic feet per day during the 12th and 13th governments, has now exceeded 915 million cubic feet per day in the 14th government. According to the schedule, with the connection of the 12th well in the coming weeks, it will reach maximum production of 1 billion cubic feet per day.

TCCIMA to dispatch trade delegation to Kazakhstan intl. oil, gas exhibition, conference

TEHRAN- The 30th Kazakhstan International Oil & Gas Exhibition and Conference (KIOGE 2026) will be held from September 30 to October 2, 2026 (8 to 10 Mehr 1405) in Almaty. The Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) intends to dispatch a trade delegation consisting of economic activists and capable Iranian companies to Kazakhstan concurrently with this event.

Activating border crossings, expand mining capacity necessary in Ilam: industry minister

TEHRAN- The Minister of Industry, Mining and Trade emphasized the need to strengthen the Mehran border crossing and activate other crossings and border markets in Ilam, stating: "We must utilize the capacity of cross-border trade laws and, by developing border markets, increase the province's share of the country's trade."

Oil minister details 2-year achievements: flare gas up, exports unbroken, production rising

TEHRAN- Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has reported significant progress in the country's oil and gas sector during the first two years of the 14th government.