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2026-10-17 20:09
Tehran seeks rail link to Afghanistan via Uzbekistan as Iran-Kazakhstan freight grows
TEHRAN- The head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways, on the sidelines of the two-day summit of ministers from Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) member states in Kazakhstan, announced a review of obstacles to Iran-Kazakhstan rail cooperation and the issue of connecting Iran’s rail network to Afghanistan via Uzbekistan.
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2026-10-17 20:05
Tehran, Astana eye expanded Caspian, rail cooperation
TEHRAN- The transport ministers of Iran and Kazakhstan, while emphasizing the development of transport routes and the use of Caspian Sea capacities, stressed the expansion of trade exchanges and the drafting of a comprehensive document on logistics and infrastructure cooperation between the two countries.
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2026-10-17 20:02
Economy minister stresses accelerating finalization of projects supported by Islamic Development Ban
TEHRAN- The Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance emphasized the necessity of accelerating the finalization of approved projects, removing implementation obstacles, and using the Islamic Development Bank’s financing capacities to complete the country’s priority projects.
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2026-10-17 19:57
Leader congratulates U23 Greco-Roman team on world title
TEHRAN – Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, congratulated Iran's U23 Greco-Roman wrestling team on winning the World Championship title in the United States.
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2026-10-17 19:40
By Mahnaz Abdi
Vietnam embassy, Iran–Vietnam chamber of commerce chart a path for bilateral trade, investment co-op
TEHRAN- Vietnamese Ambassador to Iran Nguyen Luong Ngoc and Mr. Seyed Mostafa Mousavi, President of the Iran–Vietnam Joint Chamber of Commerce, met at the Chamber’s headquarters in Tehran on Saturday, together with members of the visiting Vietnamese trade delegation and representatives of Iranian business associations and enterprises, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral economic, trade and investment cooperation.
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2026-10-17 19:35
Students, farmers and the Yellow Jacket movement are taking to the street in France
A wave of mass protests swept across France Saturday, with dozens of peaceful marches taking place alongside scenes of violent clashes between demonstrators and police forces, Politico reported.
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2026-10-17 19:02
By Xavier Villar
Azerbaijan reignites debate over secularism
MADRID - A decision by the Azerbaijani government that effectively bans students and teachers from wearing the hijab in educational institutions has sparked a wave of protests.
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2026-10-17 18:44
By Ali Minabi
Peace with Israel: A Lebanese illusion?
TEHRAN – The occupying Israeli regime continues to wage almost daily aggression against towns and villages in southern Lebanon.
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2026-10-17 18:26
Trump waves Russia sanctions passed by Congress amid deepening row with Ukraine
Donald Trump has put on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause on the legislation passed by both chambers was in the national interest, the Guardian reported.
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2026-10-17 16:46
Bomb the Planet, Then Hold a Biodiversity Summit
As wars continue to devastate ecosystems worldwide, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for peace diplomacy to protect biodiversity, condemning environmental destruction caused by armed conflicts.
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2026-10-17 16:21
By Fereidoun Biglari, National Museum of Iran
Intl. Archaeology Day: A glimpse of Iran’s Paleolithic heritage and museums
TEHRAN - On 17 October, archaeologists and cultural institutions worldwide mark International Archaeology Day, highlighting archaeology’s contribution to our understanding of the human past. The occasion also invites reflection on the broader role of archaeology in reconstructing human history, investigating changing relationships between people and their environments, and communicating scientific knowledge to the public through museums and other cultural institutions.
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2026-10-17 16:16
Iran proposes joint tourism packages, measurable targets to boost Chinese arrivals
TEHRAN – Iran has proposed five practical measures to increase Chinese tourist arrivals, including joint travel packages, familiarization tours and direct cooperation between travel agencies, as it seeks to turn longstanding cultural ties with China into tangible tourism business.
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2026-10-17 15:21
IRCS, ICRC hold workshops to strengthen readiness for CBRN incidents
TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent (ICRC) have held the second and third training courses on Application of Personal Protective Equipment during Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) incidents.
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2026-10-17 15:19
Iran puts forward six proposals to boost SCO anti-drug cooperation
TEHRAN – Iran’s Drug Control Headquarters (DCHQ) has put forward six proposals to strengthen cooperation among Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states in combating illicit drugs and related crimes.
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2026-10-17 15:17
Biodiversity, peace and security are interconnected, DOE chief says
TEHRAN - Environmental diplomacy can become an instrument of peace diplomacy, while the relationship between biodiversity, peace, and security should be viewed as a two-way relationship, Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment, has said.
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2026-10-17 14:06
Iran women’s wheelchair basketball suffer loss against Thailand
TEHRAN - Iran’s women’s wheelchair basketball team suffered a 64–33 defeat to Thailand in their second Group Stage match at the fifth edition of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games on Saturday.
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2026-10-17 11:50
Majidi denounces US war on Iran as his film wins top prize at 31st Busan International Film Festival
TEHRAN – Majid Majidi received the Best Film Award at the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) on Thursday for his latest film “Midday Meal”.
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2026-10-17 11:03
Iran blind football defeat South Korea in 2026 Asian Para Games
TEHRAN – Iran blind football team defeated South Korea 3-1 in their second match at the 2026 Asian Para Games.
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2026-10-17 10:20
By Farrokh Hesabi
Iran’s U23s face an uncertain future
TEHRAN - Iran’s U23 football team are approaching another crucial stage in their development without a head coach, a settled management structure or a clearly defined roadmap towards the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
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2026-10-17 09:40
2026 Nagoya: Iran’s men’s wheelchair basketball beat S. Korea
TEHRAN - Iran’s men’s wheelchair basketball earned a hard-fought win over South Korea, winning the match 67-62 in the 2026 Asian Para Games on Saturday.
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2026-10-17 09:12
Iranian, Algerian central banks governors discuss enhancing economic cooperation
TEHRAN- The Governor of the Central Bank of Iran met and held talks with Mohand Bouri, Governor of the Central Bank of Algeria, on the sidelines of the Annual Meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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2026-10-17 00:01
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2026-10-16 20:36
“Land of Angels” selected for Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival
TEHRAN- Iranian filmmaker Babak Khajehpasha’s “Land of Angels” will be screened at the 63rd International Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival in Türkiye, continuing its presence at international film events.
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2026-10-16 20:35
“The Whisperer” comes to Iranian bookstores
TEHRAN- A Persian translation of Italian writer Donato Carrisi’s debut novel “The Whisperer” has recently been published by Vazn-e Donya Publications in Tehran.
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2026-10-16 20:34
By Mahdi Zolfaghari
Beijing’s mediating power in international crises
TEHRAN – In the new international order, the concept of “power” is no longer defined solely by the number of nuclear warheads, overseas military bases, or classical security alliances; rather, the new geometry of global power is shaped by the capacity of supply chains, currency exchanges, infrastructure investments, and economic interdependence.
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2026-10-16 20:34
By staff writer
Caught in an imbroglio, Trump resorts to more blatant lies and misleading claims
TEHRAN – Donald Trump appears to be losing his grip on reality as the November 3 congressional midterm elections approach.
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2026-10-16 20:33
By staff writer
Israeli firm weaponized online ads to hack targets, spy on hundreds of millions
TEHRAN — An Israeli advertising company turned the banner ad into a hacking tool, and for at least two years the companies running the world’s ad platforms failed to stop it.
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2026-10-16 20:33
By staff writer
Two years after Sinwar’s martyrdom, Palestinian factions vow to continue his path
TEHRAN — Palestinian Resistance factions on Friday marked two years since the martyrdom of Yahya Sinwar, honoring the Hamas leader who fell fighting in Rafah while Israel’s genocidal campaign on Gaza continues under a ceasefire in name only.
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2026-10-16 20:32
The end of Saudi Arabia’s Yemen 'containment strategy'
Saudi Arabia’s bid to “contain” the Ansarallah in Yemen while doubling down on economic growth at home is collapsing, posing one of the most serious tests for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman since he rose to power, according to analysts and diplomats.
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2026-10-16 20:32
The illusion of victory over Iran
In an article, Donya-e-Eqtesad discussed what it described as Washington’s illusion of victory over Iran. Citing international affairs analyst Farid Zakaria, the newspaper argued that military success does not necessarily produce political or strategic success.