By Dr. Zahid Munir Amir

One dominant unit in the Muslim world

Where Iranian and Pakistani regions are deeply entrenched with each other in terms of historical, cultural and linguistic associations, their mutual relations were developed with particular enthusiasm in modern history.

Filmmaker Pouran Derakhshandeh appointed Iran’s ambassador for UNESCO intangible heritage

TEHRAN - Prominent Iranian filmmaker Pouran Derakhshandeh has been named Iran's ambassador for intangible cultural heritage to UNESCO.

Tourism minister highlights plans to boost international arrivals

TEHRAN - Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has announced ongoing discussions with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs aimed at removing obstacles to international tourism in the country.

1,500 manufacturing units active in Iran’s printing, packaging industry

TEHRAN - Iran's printing and packaging industry hosts approximately 1,500 manufacturing units and 150,000 small businesses, contributing significantly to the country’s industrial landscape, according to Ebrahim Sheikh, Deputy Minister for General Industries at the Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade.

Flare gas emissions at South Pars to be reduced to 3 mcm

TEHRAN - The South Pars Gas Complex, a series of refineries processing Iran's largest gas field, currently burns 7.8 million cubic meters of gas per day in its flare systems. However, by the end of 2025, the country plans to reduce this flare gas emission by nearly two-thirds, aiming for a target of three million cubic meters per day, according to the complex's Head Gholam-Abbas Hosseini.

Natural gas output reaches 865 mcm per day

TEHRAN - Iran has increased its daily production of sweet gas to 865 million cubic meters, exceeding the Ministry of Oil’s daily delivery target of 845 million cubic meters, according to Mohammadreza Jolaei, Director of Production Coordination and Supervision at the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC).

Petrochemical revenue to reach $25b amid investment surge

TEHRAN - Iran's petrochemical sector is set to increase its foreign exchange revenue to over $25 billion, bolstered by new investments in natural gas production, according to Ahmad Mahdavi, Secretary-General of the Iranian Petrochemical Employers’ Association.

Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development

TEHRAN - Iran's Ministry of Transport and Urban Development, in collaboration with the Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO), has signed investment contracts and agreements totaling 933 trillion rials ($1.86 billion) with private sector entities to advance the country's port infrastructure and maritime services.

Iran to unveil its first AI-equipped oil well next year

TEHRAN- Iran’s vice president for science and technology said that the country will unveil its first oil well equipped with the artificial intelligence (AI) next year.

Global campaign "Fath Soleimani" launched to empower youth with the spirit of resistance

TEHRAN- The "Fath Soleimani" campaign has officially launched, inviting teenagers worldwide to participate in a creative competition focused on resistance against the Zionist regime.

Tehran to host Iran Health Expo 2025 in April

TEHRAN –The 26th international exhibition of medical, dental, pharmaceutical, and laboratory equipment (Iran Health Expo 2025) is scheduled to be held in Tehran from April 19 to 22.

Normal, less than normal rainfall forecast for first half of winter

TEHRAN –Average rainfall is forecasted to be normal and, in some areas, less than normal for December 21-February 2, according to Metrological Organization.

Over 2,000 schools to install solar power panels

TEHRAN –The Ministry of Education has signed a memorandum of understanding with benefactors to equip more than 2,000 schools with solar power panels.

UNICEF improves access to safe water in flood-affected areas

TEHRAN –Following the devastating floods that struck Sistan-Baluchestan province, specifically in Chabahar and its vicinity, at the end of February 2024, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has been providing critical assistance, including access to safe water, to the affected communities.

All religions should unite in pursuit of peace, Zarif says in Christmas message

TEHRAN – Iranian Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif and his wife Maryam Imaniyeh visited a church in Tehran on Tuesday, December 24, to congratulate Christians worldwide on the occasion of the birth of Jesus Christ and Christmas.

Ex-Esteghlal winger Ravankhah takes charge of Havadar

TEHRAN – Omid Ravankhah was named as new head coach of Iranian top-flight club Havadar on Tuesday.

Trump again calls to buy Greenland after eyeing Canada and the Panama Canal

First it was Canada, then the Panama Canal. Now, Donald Trump again wants Greenland.

Gaza death toll surpasses 45,300

The death toll from the continued Israeli onslaught on Gaza has reached 45,317, with 107,713 wounded, according to the latest update from Gaza's Health Ministry on Sunday.

Hamas kills Israeli soldiers, downs quadcopter

The Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, said its fighters killed three Israeli soldiers in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza.

Palestinian shot at Israeli military checkpoint in al-Quds

A young Palestinian man was shot by Israeli forces at Himza checkpoint on Sunday.

Palestinians tortured at Israel’s Ofer detention camp

Israeli authorities have been accused of torturing Palestinians at the Ofer detention camp, which was established during the ongoing Gaza war to hold detainees from the territory, a new report has revealed.

Serge Joncour’s “Human Nature” published in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the novel “Human Nature” written by French novelist Serge Joncour has been released in bookstores across Iran.

Veteran actress Zhaleh Olov passes away at 97

TEHRAN-Veteran Iranian actress and dubbing artist Zhaleh Olov passed away on Monday in Tehran at the age of 97.

Playwright’s Night honors veteran figures

TEHRAN-The Playwright’s Night ceremony, held at the Shahnaz Hall of the Iranian Artists Forum, celebrated the contributions of iconic Iranian playwrights.

Iran's culture ministry denies claims of TRT Persian Channel license

TEHRAN- Iran’s Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance has announced that, contrary to published reports, the TRT Persian channel does not possess an operating license.