Doc depicting Charlie Chaplin’s bittersweet world premieres at TMCA

TEHRAN – An Iranian documentary that delves into the bittersweet world of Charlie Chaplin premiered on Thursday at the Cinematheque of the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMCA).

National women’s health week highlights COVID fight

TEHRAN – The national women's health week (October 14-20) is being held in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic and with a theme of "Women, Health Management, COVID-19 fight".

COVID-19 increases tuberculosis deaths in Iran

TEHRAN – The incidence and mortality of tuberculosis (TB) has increased due to the coronavirus pandemic, Mohammad Mehdi Gooya, head of the diseases management center of the Ministry of Health, said on Saturday.

Iran rejects Azeri president’s ‘astonishing’ claims

TEHRAN – Iran has responded to latest remarks by Azeri President Ilham Aliyev who accused Iran of drug trafficking in collaboration with Armenia amid ongoing tensions between Tehran and Baku.

Shailaja Jain remains Iran’s women’s kabaddi coach

TEHRAN – Indian coach Shailaja Jain has extended his contract with Iran’s women’s kabaddi team.

Esteghlal complete signing of Arthur Yamga

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football club completed signing of French winger Arthur Yamga on Friday.

SEO head outlines new strategies, programs for stock market

TEHRAN – Head of Iran’s Securities and Exchange Organization (SEO) Majid Eshqi has outlined new strategies and programs for the country’s stock market during his tenure, Mehr News Agency reported.

NDF to diversify input resources

TEHRAN – Head of the National Development Fund of Iran (NDF) has said the fund is planning to diversify its capital sources, IRNA reported.

NIOC planning to use private sector capacities to boost oil sales

TEHRAN – Managing Director of National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has said his company is going to benefit from the potentials of the country’s private sector to maximize oil and gas condensate sales in the future, Shana reported.

Iran marks 14th National Paralympic Day

TEHRAN – Iran’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC) celebrated the 14th National Paralympic Day on Saturday.

SCO membership to facilitate Iran’s foreign trade: TPO head

TEHRAN – Head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) has said the country’s accession to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is going to facilitate the country’s trade relations with its foreign trade partners.

TEDPIX gains 40,000 points on Saturday

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), rose 40,060 points to 1.437 million on Saturday (the first day of the Iranian calendar week).

IRGC navy to be armed with anti-ship cruise missiles with 2000-km range

TEHRAN – The naval force of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) will be equipped with anti-ship cruise missile with a range of 2000 kilometers in the near future, IRGC Commander Hossein Salami announced on Saturday.

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Abbas Kiarostami celebrated in a multimedia event at the Italian Embassy in Tehran

By Siavash Sufinejad

TEHRAN- The Italian Ambassador in Tehran, Giuseppe Perrone, has hosted today a tribute to Abbas Kiarostami with a special photo exhibit, classical music performance and the screening of two video documentaries featuring the places which have served as inspiration for Kiarostami.

Saudi FM says Riyadh is ‘serious’ about talks with Iran

Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister has said the kingdom is “serious” about talks with Iran, signaling Riyadh’s desire to repair relations between two rivals that accuse each other of stoking tensions and instability across West Asia.

IAEA approach toward Israel sends negative message to NPT members: Iran

TEHRAN - Iran's ambassador and permanent representative to the international organizations based in Vienna on Friday warned about the consequences of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s silence toward the Zionist regime's nuclear program.

Raisi: Prosperous future awaits Iran

TEHRAN — President Ebrahim Raisi has said a brilliant future is awaiting Iran, predicting the Iranian nation will witness progress and achievements in many areas.

Maritime excursions main mission of Bushehr tourism, deputy minister says

TEHRAN - Bushehr province should invest a great deal of effort to develop its maritime tourism, the deputy tourism minister Ali-Asghar Shalbafian has said.

Iran-Brazil friendship groups call for increase in trade ties

TEHRAN - The first joint virtual meeting of the parliamentary friendship groups of Iran and Brazil was held with the participation of MPs member to the friendship groups and ambassadors of the two countries, Fars reported on Thursday.

Kandahar explosion: A sedition aimed to cause rift between Shias and Sunnis

TEHRAN — At least 68 people have been killed in an explosion at a mosque in the city of Kandahar in southern Afghanistan, according to Al Jazeera.

Iran says invaders should take responsibility for Afghanistan mayhem

TEHRAN - Iran’s ambassador to the European Union on Thursday urges Afghanistan’s invaders to bear responsibility for the damage that they have afflicted on the Central Asian nation and the refugee influx that their actions have brought about.

People’s contribution to school building growing well

TEHRAN – Contributions of school-building donors have grown well in recent years, which is accelerating the process of school construction, Nasser Ghofli, the director of the School-Building Donors Association, has stated.

Vintage cars stage rally in support of responsible tourism

TEHRAN – Tens of historical and vintage vehicles hold a three-day car rally between Tehran and the northern Mazandaran province in support of responsible tourism during the COVID-19 era.