"History of Colonization" collection unveiled in Kuala Lumpur in three languages

TEHRAN – The 12-volume collection titled "History of Colonization" was unveiled in Kuala Lumpur in three languages on Friday, coinciding with the Malaysia International Book Fair.

Iranian miniseries “At the End of the Night” to compete in Cinema Jove

TEHRAN - The 2024 Iranian drama romance television miniseries “At the End of the Night” directed by Ida Panahandeh will compete in the 40th Valencia International Film Festival - Cinema Jove, set to be held from June 19 to 28 in Spain.

"Peter and the Wolf" album launched with attendance of cultural figures in Tehran

TEHRAN – On Friday, the unveiling ceremony of the "Peter and the Wolf" music album took place at the Nasseri Hall of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran. 

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Israel Katz mocks France and Europe at large

TEHRAN - Israel Katz said on Friday that Israel will build a “Jewish Israeli state” in the occupied West Bank. He made the declaration a day after the occupation regime announced the creation of 22 new settlements in the Palestinian territory.

Israel blocks Ramallah meeting with Arab ministers

Israel will not allow a planned meeting in the Palestinian administrative capital of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank to go ahead, an Israeli official says, after media reported that Arab foreign ministers planning to attend had been stopped from coming.

Supreme Court gives Trump green light to strip legal status of 500,000 migrants

The Supreme Court on Friday again cleared the way for the Trump administration to strip temporary legal protections from hundreds of thousands of immigrants for now, pushing the total number of people who could be newly exposed to deportation to nearly 1 million. 

Gaza food delivery group ‘not humanitarian aid’: UN

UN Special Rapporteur on the right to food Michael Fakhri says the UN is ready to send its convoys, but that Israel is still denying aid following its 80-day blockade of Gaza.

UN Arab Group accuses Israel of weaponizing starvation, 2 food seekers killed

Arab states are accusing Israel of weaponizing hunger in Gaza, rejecting its new aid system as illegal, Al Jazeera reported.

Tehran, Seoul deepen strategic engagement during high-level consultations

TEHRAN – Senior diplomats from Iran and South Korea concluded the seventh round of political consultations in Seoul on Friday, highlighting mutual commitment to expand bilateral cooperation across strategic sectors.

Qalibaf to lead Iranian parliamentary delegation on Latin America tour

TEHRAN – In a move aimed at strengthening parliamentary and economic ties, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf is set to lead a high-level delegation on a multi-country tour of Latin America, with planned stops in Venezuela, Cuba, and Brazil.

‘Politically motivated and unbalanced:’ Iran slams IAEA report fueled by ‘Israeli fabrications’

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) issued a forceful joint statement on Saturday, condemning the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) latest report on Iran’s nuclear program as a politically motivated distortion of facts.

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Role of the economy in reinforcing Iran-Oman ties

TEHRAN - In a note, Arman-e-Emrooz discussed the relations between Oman and Iran and wrote: The relations between Iran and Oman are not limited to the political and diplomatic arenas, but have also expanded to the economic field.

Esfahak village gains UNESCO research chair for earth architecture

TEHRAN - The village of Esfahak in South Khorasan province has been awarded one of UNESCO’s 34 prestigious research chairs, marking an achievement for the local and national cultural heritage and scientific communities.

Echos of the past: Chopper tool from Kashafrud, northeast Iran

This chopper-shaped tool, made of quartz, was discovered near the Kashafrud River in Khorasan Razavi province, northeast Iran, and dates back to the Lower Paleolithic period. Evidence of flaking and the removal of several flakes can be seen at one end.

Shaikha Al Nowais elected as secretary-general of UN Tourism

TEHRAN – In a landmark decision on Friday, the Executive Council of UN Tourism elected Shaikha Al Nowais of the United Arab Emirates as its next secretary-general for the 2026–2029 term.

Cruise ship enters Mazandaran waters

TEHRAN-- Entry of a newly purchased cruise ship by a private sector investor into Iranian territorial waters of Caspian Sea while it is approaching activity off the coast of Mazandaran province, has put the provincial tourism on the threshold of new season.

Launching direct flights between Iran and Tunisia a strategic step for promoting tourism

TEHRAN—Tunisia’s Ambassador in Iran Imad Al-Rahmuni emphasized on joint cultural capacities between the two countries and called promotion of tourism as one of the important elements of enhancing mutual ties. He called launching direct flights as an important step in this regard.

Kazakhstan ready to deepen cultural and tourism cooperation with Iran

TEHRAN — Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Iran, Ontalap Onalbayev, has commended Iran’s civilizational heritage and its diverse cultural, historical, and natural attractions, saying his country is ready to deepen cultural and tourism cooperation with the Islamic Republic.

DOE, Ministry of Education implementing joint project

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) in cooperation with the Ministry of Education is implementing an environmental project under the theme ‘education is the key to change’.

Iran’s Amirian seizes silver in 2025 Asian Athletic Championships

TEHRAN – Ali Amirian of Iran won a silver medal in the men’s 800m of the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships on Saturday.

Chamomile harvest in Isfahan

The chamomile harvest season in Isfahan Province is generally from late spring to early summer.