Award-winning novel “Call Me Ziba” republished

TEHRAN- The 11th edition of the Children’s book writer Farhad Hassanzadeh’s novel “Call Me Ziba” has recently been published.

Iran, Qatar officials discuss expansion of cultural ties

TEHRAN- The Qatari Ambassador to Iran Saad Abdullah Saad Al Mahmoud Al Sharif met with the Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi at the Ministry of Culture in Tehran on Monday.

36th Tehran International Book Fair opens at Imam Khomeini Mosalla

TEHRAN-The 36th Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) opened at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla in Tehran on Wednesday in the presence of the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi.

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Negotiations will continue

TEHRAN - In a note, Sobh-e-No discussed the resumption of nuclear talks in the next few days after a week-long postponement.

Iran urges UK to uphold rights of detained nationals

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has urged British authorities to safeguard the rights of Iranian nationals arrested in recent counter-terrorism raids, while expressing Tehran’s willingness to assist with any credible investigations.

Next round of Iran-U.S. talks pending Omani coordination, says Tehran

TEHRAN – Iran says the date and venue of the next round of indirect negotiations with the United States will be announced by Oman once finalized.

US loses another warplane off Yemen

The US Navy has lost another fighter jet in the Red Sea, marking the second incident involving an F/A-18 Super Hornet from the USS Harry S. Truman in just over a week, and the third such loss since Washington intensified operations against Ansarallah in Yemen.

Israeli attacks kill more than 60 as Gaza blockade accelerates starvation

Israel’s attacks on Gaza have killed at least 61 people since dawn, targeting civilians in crowded places, as its more than two-month blockade of the besieged and bombarded enclave has caused acute food shortages, accelerating the starvation of the Palestinian population, Al Jazeera reported.

European foreign ministers ‘firmly reject any territorial change in Gaza'

The foreign ministers of Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Slovenia, and Spain on Wednesday expressed deep alarm over Israel’s reported plans to expand military operations in Gaza and establish a prolonged presence in the territory, Anadolu Agency reported.

US, China to hold ice-breaker trade talks in Geneva on Saturday

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and chief trade negotiator Jamieson Greer will meet China's economic tsar He Lifeng, in Switzerland this weekend for talks that could be the first step toward resolving a trade war disrupting the global economy, Reuters reported.

The West’s shameful silence on Gaza

After 19 months of conflict that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and drawn accusations of war crimes against Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu is once more preparing to escalate Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

By Wesam Bahrani 

Yemen warns Israelis to stay in shelters

TEHRAN – Yemen has warned the Israeli regime of a painful response while revealing that America had called for a ceasefire.

A pioneering and outstanding Hawza

Leader's message to 100th Anniversary of Reestablishment of Hawza Ilmiyya of Qom:

The following is the full text of leader's message issued on April 30, 2025, addressed to the conference commemorating the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Hawza Ilmiyya of Qom [Islamic Seminary of Qom] and its founder, Grand Ayatollah Haj Sheikh Abdulkarim Haeri Yazdi (ra)

Iran’s Shahid Soleimani Tech Park in the spotlight at Expo 2025

TEHRAN - Held on Seoul Street, Tehran Expo 2025 – Iran's largest export exhibition – welcomed over 4,000 international visitors from 110 countries, serving as an exceptional platform to showcase the nation's industrial and commercial capabilities.

Hashtrud’s Zahhak castle, a testament to Iranian history, mythology, and identity

TEHRAN--Zahhak castle in Hashtrud, East Azarbaijan province, is one of the prominent examples of rock and military architecture. It is today at the center of the restoration, research, and development-oriented programs of East Azarbaijan Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department.

Hamedan, old land of civilization, pristine nature

TEHRAN--Hamedan Province, as one of the oldest centers of Iranian civilization, is home to many poets, cultural celebrities, historical places, and natural attractions.

Iran, Pakistan to draft MoU in tourism field: minister

TEHRAN--Iran and Pakistan will formulate a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in the field of tourism, Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri announced on Tuesday.

Iran recognized ‘pioneer’ in assistive technology at GATE Summit

TEHRAN – The model of assistive technology introduced by Iran at the Global Cooperation on Assistive Technology (GATE) summit 2025 has been recognized as a successful model for developing countries.

Habitat loss main cause of decline in species population: DOE official

TEHRAN – Habitat loss, exacerbated by climate change, is the leading cause of population decline in species, the head of the wildlife protection office has said.