By Mohamadreza Seyedagha

“Eye to Eye” exhibition at TMoCA: Portraits that capture public attention

TEHRAN-The exhibition “Eye to Eye,” which is underway at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA) has been extended again.

Ammar Popular Film Festival kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN- The 15th edition of the Ammar Popular Film Festival was inaugurated during a ceremony on Friday at Bahman Cinema in Tehran. 

Persepolis captain Alishah fit for Havadar match

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team captain Omid Alishah will be fit for the match against Havadar.

Kam Duzi: a traditional embroidery long practiced across Hormozgan province

TEHRAN – Kam Duzi, also known as Kameh Duzi or Kaman Duzi, is a unique form of embroidery practiced in various regions and villages of Hormozgan province in southern Iran.

Traces of large-scale Sasanian agricultural estate discovered in southern Iran

TEHRAN - A significant Sasanian agricultural estate, or dastgerd, featuring multiple gardens and kushks, has been identified in Mohammadabad-Baghdasht Plain, situated in Fars province, southern Iran.

Iran drafts roadmap for tourism dedicated to ACD member states

TEHRAN - Iran has prepared a draft roadmap to bolster tourism among member states of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD), according to Moslem Shojaei, chair of the ACD Tourism and Culture Committee.

Iran seeks UNESCO recognition for the art of mirror work in architecture

TEHRAN - Iran has submitted the dossier for “Ayeneh-kari in Iranian architecture” to UNESCO, aiming to inscribe this intricate art form on the Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Health minister slams Israeli attack on Gaza hospital, urges Guterres to take action

TEHRAN –Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi in a letter to the Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, has condemned the renewed attacks by the Zionist regime on Kamal Adwan Hospital, the only active medical center in northern Gaza, calling for immediate action by the United Nations.

65,000 tons of cotton expected to be produced by late Mar. 2025

TEHRAN- The director of the cotton plan of the Ministry of Agriculture said: “Harvesting of cotton has started in the country since September and it is expected that we will produce 65,000 tons of cotton by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2025).”

Conference on management of technology, innovation slated for January

TEHRAN – The 14th Conference on Management of Technology and Innovation is scheduled to be held on January 8 and 9 in Tehran.

Simulated UN session helps Iranian youth develop critical thinking, negotiation skills

TEHRAN –The International Studies Journal (ISJ) non-governmental organization with support from United Nations Information Center (UNIC) in Tehran has organized a simulated session of the UN General Assembly for Iranian Youth to promote critical thinking and negotiation skills.

‘Smartening mining sector necessary to improve productivity’

TEHRA- The head of Iran's Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) said smartening is the only solution to improve the productivity of mines and mining industries.

Tehran, Riyadh to foster co-op in ICT sector

TEHRAN –The head of the Information Technology Organization of Iran, Mohammad-Mohsen Sadr, and the head of Saudi Arabia's Communications, Space & Technology Commission, Mohammed Altamimi, have explored the potential for enhancing collaborations between the two countries in different fields.

'Petchem industry plays a vital role in promoting Iran’s status in intl. economy'

TEHRAN- The head of Iran’s National Petrochemical Company (NPC) said the petrochemical industry plays a vital role in promoting Iran’s status in the international economy.

Persepolis linked with former Dortmund coach Terzic

TEHRAN – Several German media outlets reported that on Saturday Persepolis football club have been linked with former Borussia Dortmund head coach Edin Terzic.

‘Like Arab countries, Iran desires stability in Syria,’ Iran tells Arab League

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has dismissed the Arab League's accusations against Iran, naming several reasons why Tehran seeks "stability" in Syria, Press TV reported.

Edith Wharton’s “Summer” published in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the novel “Summer” written by Edith Wharton has been released in bookstores across Iran.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

Aran Gallery is playing host to an exhibition of sculptures by Koosha Mousavi.  The exhibition will run until January 10, 2025 at the gallery located at 5 Lolagar St., Neauphle-le-Chateau St.

Iranian Artists Forum to show Ingmar Bergman’s “Saraband”

TEHRAN-The 2003 Swedish drama film “Saraband” directed by Ingmar Bergman, will be shown at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) on Monday.

Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll's House” on stage at Niavaran Cultural Center

TEHRAN-The play “A Doll's House” written by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen is being staged at Niavaran Cultural Center in Tehran.

“Azure Narrative” exhibition features Iranian artworks in Yerevan 

TEHRAN- An international art exhibition titled “Azure Narrative” was inaugurated in Artists' Union of Armenia in Yerevan on Thursday, featuring the works of more than 60 Iranian artists from various artistic realms.

Israeli army storms Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital

Israeli soldiers stormed Gaza's last functioning hospital on Friday and forced Palestinian medics and patients to leave on foot to an unknown destination.

South Korea votes to impeach acting president Han Duck-soo

South Korea has voted to impeach its acting president Han Duck-soo, two weeks after parliament voted to impeach its President Yoon Suk Yeol, the BBC reported. 

Peace with pariah: Syria's HTS seeking close ties with Israel  

TEHRAN- Syria’s new rulers are seeking cordial relations with Israel despite domestic anger over the regime’s occupation of more lands of the Arab country. 

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America defines "terrorism" based on its interests

TEHRAN - Kayhan says the FATF is an institution whose purpose is to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.

IRGC intelligence unit detains individual in northwestern Iran for espionage

TEHRAN – The intelligence division of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has arrested an individual in Ardabil province, accused of working with the intelligence agency of a “neighboring country.”