Should we be worried about HMPV? expert explains

TEHRAN –Following the outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China which has sparked concerns worldwide, the secretary of the association of infectious and tropical diseases experts has provided some explanations about the situation as well as current common respiratory diseases in Iran.

Iran-Iraq academic ties to enhance sustainable development: official

TEHRAN – The cultural attaché of Iraq in Iran, Yasser Abdul Zahra Al-Hajjaj, has highlighted the significance of boosting academic cooperation between Iranian and Iraqi universities as an important way to enhance sustainable development.

South Azadegan oil output rises by 2,000 bpd

TEHRAN - The managing director of Arvandan Oil and Gas Company announced a 2,000-barrel-per-day increase in oil production from the shared South Azadegan field.

Iran plans 9 strategic rail corridors with €10b investment

TEHRAN - Iran's Deputy Head of Construction and Development of Transportation Infrastructure Company announced plans to build nine strategic rail corridors spanning 17,000 kilometers, contingent upon securing €10 billion in funding.

Iranian business delegation to accompany Pezeshkian on Tajikistan visit

TEHRAN - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized private sector involvement in international and political trips, with a business delegation set to accompany him on his January 16 visit to Tajikistan, the head of Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) announced.

Tehran, Astana to strengthen economic ties with new initiatives

TEHRAN - Mahmoud Najafi Arab, head of Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) and Ontalap Onalbayev, Kazakhstan’s ambassador to Iran, met at the chamber on Monday to discuss ways to expand trade relations between the two countries.

Loose adaptation of Matt Haig’s “The Midnight Library” on Malek Theater stage

TEHRAN-A loose adaptation of the fantasy novel “The Midnight Library” written by Matt Haig is on stage at Malek Theater in Tehran.

Persian edition of “Wuthering Heights” republished 

TEHRAN- The 10th edition of the Persian translation of English novelist and poet Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel “Wuthering Heights” has recently been published.

IAF cinematheque to screen Ingmar Bergman’s “After the Rehearsal”

TEHRAN-The cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran will show the 1984 film “After the Rehearsal” written and directed by Ingmar Bergman on Wednesday.

Israeli forces infiltrating West Bank camp in an ambulance

The footage from a surveillance camera, verified by Al Jazeera’s Sanad agency, showed the moment Israeli special forces infiltrated the Balata refugee camp using an ambulance on December 19.

Another newborn baby freezes to death in Gaza

A new Palestinian newborn baby froze to death in Gaza, taking the death toll from the cold weather to eight amid Israel’s genocidal war on the enclave, the Health Ministry said on Monday.

By Sahar Dadjoo

Syria’s Christian crisis under the rule of HTS

TEHRAN - The war in Syria has wrought enormous suffering upon the country's varied communities, and with the shifts in the power dynamics in the country, the Christian minority, in particular, is facing challenges of a character all its own. The control in northwestern Syria by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a group with roots in al-Qaeda, has raised severe concerns among the Christian residents there along with the religious leaders.

Musk hits back at ‘utterly despicable’ Starmer after British PM accuses him of spreading lies

Elon Musk has ramped up his criticism of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the grooming gangs scandal after he accused the tech billionaire of “spreading lies”.

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A possible mistake that will destroy Trump's dreams

TEHRAN - In an analysis, Sobh-e-No discussed the relationship between Iran and the United States and wrote: These days, we are facing "diplomacy or confrontation" between Iran and the United States in the era of Donald Trump.

IRGC chief reflects on General Soleimani's legacy and continuing influence

TEHRAN – At a ceremony commemorating the fifth anniversary of General Qassem Soleimani's martyrdom on Monday, Major General Hossein Salami, commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), paid tribute to the legendary Iranian general.

Occupied Territories airspace defenseless against Iran: IRGC

TEHRAN – Brigadier General Ali Mohammad Naeini, the spokesperson for the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), has described the skies above the occupied territories as wide open and unguarded against Iran.

'This is hostage-taking': Iran condemns arrests of nationals at US order

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baqaei, condemned the detention of Iranian citizens in Italy and the United States, labeling these arrests as politically motivated actions orchestrated by the United States.

Iran will negotiate, but knows how to counter sanctions too, says VP

TEHRAN – Mohammad Reza Aref, Iran's Vice President, spoke at a session of the Foreign Economic Relations Committee in the Foreign Ministry on Monday, emphasizing that the country is "open to negotiations, but has learned how to counteract sanctions."

By Soheila Zarfam

U.S. sanctions on Syria: a lesson for Iran

Despite al-Jolani’s overtures to U.S. and Israel, Washington refuses to remove Syria sanctions

TEHRAN – Back in November, when Israel was sending death threats to President Bashar al-Assad, it was probably hoping, in its best-case scenario, to sever Syria's ties with Lebanon's Hezbollah.

Trudeau announces resignation

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that he has “one regret” as he announced he intends to resign — and that is the the country’s election process.

Delegation from BRICS Youth Council to visit Tehran

TEHRAN - A delegation from the BRICS Youth Council is set to visit Tehran as part of an educational program aimed at familiarizing Iranian youth with the values and goals of the BRICS organization.

Archaeological studies begin on a discovered hole at Shushtar’s bus terminal

TEHRAN - Shushtar’s Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has announced the initiation of archaeological and research studies on a hole discovered during construction work at the city’s bus terminal.