Iran participating in 29th Muscat International Book Fair 

TEHRAN-The 29th Muscat International Book Fair officially is underway in the capital of Oman, with Iran attending the event.

Asghar Farhadi to make 10th film in France

TEHRAN-The celebrated Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi is set to return to Paris for his next film “Parallel Tales,” 12 years after making his French-language directorial debut with “The Past” (2013).

Culture Minister attends Pope Francis’ funeral

TEHRAN-The Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi participated in the funeral of Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Saturday, appearing alongside global dignitaries.

Iran, Russia to expand cultural, cinematic cooperation

TEHRAN-On the second day of the Iranian cultural delegation’s visit to Moscow, the Russian Minister of Culture Olga Lyubimova met and held talks with the Deputy Minister of Culture and Head of the Iranian Cinema Organization Raed Faridzadeh, Ambassador of Iran to Russia Kazem Jalali, and the accompanying delegation in Moscow.

Crimea will stay with Russia: Trump

The Crimean Peninsula will remain a part of Russia under a final settlement of the Ukraine conflict, U.S. President Donald Trump has said in an interview with Time Magazine published on Friday.

Hamas says open to releasing all hostages for 5-year truce

A Hamas delegation led by senior leader Khalil al-Hayya agreed on Saturday in Cairo to release all Israeli hostages in exchange for a five-year truce, according to an Egyptian security source.

April 25: A historic global siege on U.S. embassies for Gaza

TEHRAN - On Friday, April 25, 2025, an unprecedented global day of action took place as thousands of activists and supporters gathered to surround U.S. embassies around the world, demonstrating powerful solidarity with Gaza. 

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Araghchi's warning to the Israelis

TEHRAN - In a note, Hamshahri addressed Araghchi's warning to the Israelis amid the negotiations and wrote: On Wednesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned on his X account about possible Israeli sabotage acts or assassinations during the Iran-U.S. nuclear talks.

Neighborly ties a priority for Iran administration, MP says ahead of Pezeshkian’s Baku visit

TEHRAN – Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, said on Saturday that the 14th administration has made regional diplomacy a priority, with a special focus on enhancing cooperation with neighbors.

Restoring Syria’s sovereignty is key to lasting peace: Iran UN envoy

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has reiterated Tehran’s unwavering support for a sovereign, stable, and united Syria—free from terrorism, foreign occupation, and external interference.

Gol-Ghaltan: preserving an intangible cultural heritage

TEHRAN - The 16th edition of the national festival of Gol-Ghaltan (literally meaning rolling in flowers) will be held in the city of Amirieh, north-central province of Semnan, from May 7 to 9, said the secretary of the festival.

Iran calls for balanced tourism exchange with Turkey

TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has highlighted a significant imbalance in tourism exchanges between Iran and Turkey, calling for a strategic review of policies to achieve a more equitable flow of tourists between the two nations.

Security, kindness, and ancient history: what Western media don’t tell about Iran

TEHRAN -- Iran, a country whose vivid image is mainly tarnished by mainstream Western media, offers a different world to its visitors. It is a country with rich history, hospitable people as well as unique natural and cultural attractions.

Iran, Uzbekistan discuss extended co-op in tourism sector

TEHRAN - Senior officials from Iran and Uzbekistan have held talks aimed at boosting bilateral cooperation in the tourism sector, emphasizing their shared civilizational and cultural heritage as a foundation for closer collaboration.

SCI put monthly inflation rate at 33.2%

TEHRAN - The Statistical Center of Iran (SCI) has put the average inflation rate in the twelve-month period ended on April 20, which marks the end of the first Iranian calendar month Farvardin, at 33.2 percent, noting that it rose 0.7 percent from the previous month.

TEDPIX gains 14,000 points on Saturday

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), rose 14,149 points to 3.151 million on Saturday, which is the first day of the Iranian calendar week.

Strawberry harvest begins in Mazandaran

Bahnamir County in the northern province of Mazandaran is one of the main producers of strawberry in the country, with more than 22,000 tons of output.

By Maryam Tavassoli

Maternal health literacy secures family health

TEHRAN – Maternal health literacy is one of the main key factors in ensuring the health of the family and society. It involves engaging in preventive behaviors, adopting healthy nutrition and lifestyle, as well as promoting mental, sexual, and reproductive health.

85 Iranian universities in THE Asia university rankings 2025

TEHRAN-The Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2025 has placed 85 Iranian universities among the top Asian institutions compared to 75 universities in 2024.

Iran, Russia ink MOU on cell, gene therapy

TEHRAN – The Pediatric Cell and Gene Therapy Research Center of Tehran University of Medical Sciences and the Federal State Budgetary Institution “Hematological Research Center” of the Ministry of Health and Social Development of the Russian Federation have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote scientific cooperation.