By Anchal Vohra

Europe’s economic decoupling from America is underway

Facing the threat of U.S. tariffs, the EU is looking for free trade elsewhere

After the Trump administration imposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, the European Union was expected to be the next in line. Washington did, in fact, impose 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the EU last week, as well as on a range of other commodities including cars and agricultural products by early April.

‘Israel’ braced for new turmoil as Netanyahu plans to dismiss Shin Bet chief

Dozens of leaders of protest groups throughout the Zionist entity say they plan a major demonstration in occupied Al-Quds (Jerusalem) Wednesday, in protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s intention to fire Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.

Iranian short flick “End of Summer” to compete in 5th Happy Valley Animation Festival

TEHRAN-The Iranian short animation “End of Summer” written, animated, and directed by Tara Attarzadeh will compete in the 5th Happy Valley Animation Festival (HVAF), due to be held in Pennsylvania, the U.S., from March 27 to April 1.

Veteran Iranian graphic designer, painter Kamran Katouzian passes away

TEHRAN-The veteran Iranian graphic designer and painter Kamran Katouzian passed away in Tehran on Saturday at 83.

Ariana Neumann’s “When Time Stopped” available in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “When Time Stopped: A Memoir of My Father's War and What Remains” written by Ariana Neumann has been released in the bookstores across Iran.

Pezeshkian meets senior military commanders to discuss defense, security

TEHRAN – In a significant engagement with the country’s military leadership, President Masoud Pezeshkian visited the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics on Sunday evening, where he held discussions with high-ranking commanders of Iran’s Armed Forces.

Geneva hosts exhibit of Iranian women’s art

TEHRAN—On Monday, a special exhibition showcasing the artistic talents of Iranian women began in Geneva, coinciding with the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.

Exhibit of Iranian artifacts to go on show in Guangzhou as second stop in China

TEHRAN - Following its successful debut at Sichuan University Museum in Chengdu earlier this year, the Iranian loan exhibition "Land of Kindness" is set to continue its journey in China, with Guangzhou as its next destination.

UNESCO-listed Nowruz celebrated at Persepolis with Central Asian diplomats

TEHRAN – A multinational Nowruz remembrance was held at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Persepolis, bringing together ambassadors from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan to celebrate the ancient Persian New Year.

Eye-catching safflower farms in Mazandaran

Safflower farms in the northern Mazandaran province create a beautiful and eye-catching spectacle and are a symbol of spring.

IRCS dispatches humanitarian aid to Lebanon

TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has sent a shipment of aid to war-impacted people in Lebanon.

Shiraz, St. Petersburg universities conducting joint research projects

TEHRAN –Shiraz University and St. Petersburg University are conducting ten collaborative research projects.

Tehran to host first symposium on AI in health

TEHRAN –The first symposium on artificial intelligence in health, with a focus on smart hospitals, is planned to be held in Tehran in the summer.

Rainfall drops by 36% in current water year

TEHRAN – From the beginning of the current water year (September 23, 2024) till March 14, precipitations across the country amounted to 96.6 mm, indicating a 36-percent decrease compared to 152.4 mm recorded in the same period last year, according to the Metrological Organization.

By Tamara Qiblawi, Sarah El Sirgany, Allegra Goodwin and Gianluca Mezzofiore

Syrian government-aligned forces reveling in massacre of minorities in coastal town

A mother and her daughter hunch down by the windows of their attic as armed men gather outside the gate. They try not to make a sound. But in the video that they furtively recorded of this fraught moment, it’s clear they can barely control their panicked breathing.

Iran exports commodities worth $95.3m to Kyrgyzstan in 10 months

TEHRAN- Iran exported commodities valued at $95.322 million to Kyrgyzstan in the first ten months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2024-January 19, 2025), the spokesperson for the Trade Development Committee of the House of Industry, Mining, and Trade announced.

Iran’s non-oil export to Kuwait up 34% in 10 months on year

TEHRAN- The value of Iran’s non-oil export to Kuwait increased by 34 percent during the first ten months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2024-January 19, 2025), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, the spokesperson for the Trade Development Committee of the House of Industry, Mining, and Trade announced.

Lawmakers condemn U.S. sanctions on oil minister as violation of international law

TEHRAN - Iranian lawmakers condemned U.S. sanctions on Oil Minister Masoud Paknejad, calling the move a violation of international law and a sign of Washington’s failure to pressure the country’s energy sector.