Israel’s non-adherence to CWC threatens regional stability: FM Araghchi

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday condemned Israel for remaining outside chemical weapons disarmament treaties, calling it the main obstacle to regional stability.

Iranian Navy to unveil new equipment in coming days: Navy commander

TEHRAN – The commander of the Naval Force of the Iranian Army says new equipment will be unveiled and join the Army’s naval fleet in the coming days.

Venezuelan FM brands Israeli counterpart a ‘perpetrator of genocide’

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Iván Gil on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, branding him a “war criminal” and “perpetrator of genocide” who, he insisted, will eventually face international justice.

Brazil’s top court rules unanimously to keep Bolsonaro in custody

Brazil's Supreme Court unanimously upheld the preemptive arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro on Monday, following his attempt to remove his electronic ankle bracelet over the weekend using a soldering iron while under house arrest, Anadolu reported Tuesday.

Alawites rise in mass protests against sectarian violence in Syria

Thousands of Alawites took to the streets in protest across Syria’s coastal cities on November 25 to demonstrate against government-sponsored sectarian violence, one day after the minority’s religious leader called for mass sit-ins, The Cradle reported Tuesday.

U.S. presses Ukraine to accept troop cuts in Abu Dhabi talks

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll shuttled between Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Abu Dhabi this week, reportedly pressing a peace framework that would slash Kyiv’s military to 800,000 troops—a concession that has intensified fears across Europe that Washington is trading Ukraine’s long-term security for a quick diplomatic win.

Media tour explores historic sites across Semnan province

TEHRAN – A media tour in Semnan province on Wednesday took journalists to five historic and cultural sites, offering an overview of the city’s architectural heritage and preservation efforts, IRNA reported.

Ardabil to present over 100 tourism investment opportunities at intl. forum

TEHRAN - Ardabil province is set to present 112 investment opportunities in tourism, handicrafts and related services at an international on Thursday, a provincial official said.

Sistan-Baluchestan to host conference dedicated to desert hiking

TEHRAN – Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province is set to hold a special conference on desert attractions for hikers on Nov. 27–28.

Iranian ambassador emphasizes promoting medical tourism with Tajikistan

TEHRAN--Iranian Ambassador to Tajikistan Alireza Haqiqian emphasized the need to design a sustainable framework for joint cooperation and the development of medical tourism with Tajikistan.

National Museum to host conference on human living spaces

TEHRAN – The National Museum of Iran is scheduled to hold a national conference on human living spaces on Feb. 15, 2026.

UNESCO-listed Susa completes protection work on 253 Apadana Palace remains

TEHRAN – Conservation teams in the UNESCO-registered Susa have completed a project to safeguard and protect 253 architectural remains from the Achaemenid-era Apadana Palace, the head of the Susa World Heritage base said on Tuesday.

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Sudan's RSF committed rape and summary executions in el-Fasher: Amnesty

Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) fighters are committing war crimes in the Darfur town of el-Fasher, the rights group Amnesty International has alleged in a new report, according to Al Jazeera.

MP underscores conservation of native, endemic plant species

TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian parliament’s environment fraction, Somayeh Rafiei, has underlined paying special attention to endemic and native plant species and implementing plant diversity conservation projects in the country.

25 countries attending Rayan intl. AI, programming contest

TEHRAN – Some 100 participants from 25 countries are participating in the final stage of the Rayan international artificial intelligence (AI) and programming contest, titled World Finals, which is being held on-site in Tehran from November 25 to 29.

Tehran, Jakarta to foster scientific cooperation

TEHRAN – The head of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology’s center for international scientific cooperation, Farhad Yazdandoost, and the Indonesian Ambassador to Iran, Roliansyah Sumirat, have discussed ways to enhance research, educational, and cultural collaborations between Iran and Indonesia.

Convicted Israeli spy Pollard alleges rape by U.S. interrogators during custody

Convicted spy for Israel Jonathan Pollard claimed he was raped by U.S. interrogators while in custody, The Cradle reported Tuesday.

Iranian minister leaves Tehran for Istanbul to attend ECO ministerial meeting

TEHRAN- Iran’s minister of industry, mining, and trade traveled to Turkey to participate in the meeting of ministers from member countries of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), which is being held at the ministerial level for the first time in 20 years.

Iran produces 12.7m tons of steel products in 7 months

TEHRAN- Iran produced 12.708 million tons of steel products in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (September 23-October 22), Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA) announced.

Kerman leading province in launching solar power plants

TEHRAN- The governor-general of Kerman province stated that the province holds the first rank in the implementation of solar projects in the country, adding: "Currently, more than 8,000 megawatts of solar power plants have been implemented in the province."

IAF cinematheque to screen “National Theater Live: All About Eve”

TEHRAN- The Cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) is scheduled to screen a recorded stage performance of the Royal National Theater's “All About Eve” on Wednesday.

Persian version of Dostoevsky’s “The Idiot” republished

TEHRAN- The fifth edition of a Persian translation of the Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky’s 1869 novel “The Idiot” has recently been released by the Kharazmi Publications in Tehran. 

Duncan Macmillan’s “People, Places, and Things” on stage at Homa Theater

TEHRAN – The play “People, Places, and Things” written by the British playwright Duncan Macmillan is on stage at Homa Theater in Tehran.

Iranian theater director Hadi Marzban passes away at 81

TEHRAN – Renowned Iranian theater director Hadi Marzban passed away on Sunday at a hospital in Tehran.