Saber Kazemi laid to rest

TEHRAN - Iranian volleyball star Saber Kazemi, who died in Tehran at age 26 after suffering brain death on Wednesday, was laid to rest on Friday in his hometown Aqqala, Golestan Province.

Iranian museum wins a Guinness world record

TEHRAN—Yekta Specialized Stamp Museum, with more than 2.5 million stamps, has been registered in the Guinness Book of Records.

Iran, South Africa emphasize expanding cooperation in handicrafts

TEHRAN—Deputy Minister of Handicrafts Maryam Jalali-Dehkordi in a meeting with Sehloho Francis Moloi, South Africa's ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran, emphasized the strengthening of joint relations in handicrafts sector.

Gorgan festival to highlight nomadic life

TEHRAN—Gorgan will hold the 17th Iranian ethnic culture festival during November 16-18. The three-day event will host cultural, artistic and handicraft groups from all over the country and nine foreign countries.

Persian handicrafts on show at Shanghai Intl. Import Expo

TEHRAN – Several Iranian companies are participating in the 2025 Shanghai International Import Expo, which runs through November 10, the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts announced on Thursday.

Blue Mosque of Tabriz to undergo emergency restoration with minimal intervention

TEHRAN – The centuries-old Blue Mosque of Tabriz will undergo emergency restoration with minimal intervention to prevent further loss of its original tilework, a local official said.

UNESCO recognizes Cyrus Cylinder as one of world’s earliest human rights charters

TEHRAN - UNESCO’s General Conference on Thursday adopted a resolution recognizing the Cyrus Cylinder as one of the world’s earliest declarations promoting cultural diversity and human rights.

Average age of first-time mothers in Iran continues to rise

TEHRAN – According to a report by the National Organization for Civil Registration, the average age of women in Iran giving birth to their first child stood at 27.6 years in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year that started on March 21, which has increased compared to 27.5 years in the year earlier.

Tehran, Moscow discuss expanding maritime transport cooperation

TEHRAN – Senior Iranian and Russian officials have held talks in Moscow to strengthen maritime and combined transport collaboration through the Caspian Sea, ahead of a joint meeting in Makhachkala.

Iran, Kenya eye trade expansion with innovation hub, direct flights

TEHRAN – Iran and Kenya are exploring new avenues to deepen bilateral trade and technological cooperation, including plans to establish a permanent Iranian product exhibition center in Nairobi, a joint innovation hub, and a direct Tehran–Nairobi flight, officials said during a meeting between the Kenyan ambassador and the Iran–East Africa Joint Chamber of Commerce.

Pezeshkian inaugurates major development projects in his visit to Kordestan

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian visited Kurdistan Province on Thursday as part of his “National Unity Tour,” inaugurating several infrastructure and industrial projects while emphasizing justice, local governance, and collective participation as foundations for Iran’s progress.

Iran, Kuwait sign comprehensive document at joint economic committee meeting

TEHRAN – The 13th session of the Iran-Kuwait Joint Economic Committee concluded with the signing of a five-point memorandum of cooperation between Mohammad Ali Dehqan-Dehnavi, Iran’s deputy industry minister, and Marwa Baddah Al-Juaidan, acting assistant undersecretary of Kuwait’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

President Aoun calls Israel’s raid on southern Lebanon ‘full-fledged crime’

At least one person has been killed and nine injured in a series of Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon, ratcheting up tensions and drawing condemnation from both the Lebanese government and the armed group Hezbollah as a flagrant violation of a one-year-old ceasefire.

Golestan, a hub for tobacco cultivation

The northern province of Golestan has become one of the main tobacco producers in the country.

Iraq seeks to benefit from IRCS's expertise, services

TEHRAN – The Iraqi deputy minister of interior has announced the country’s willingness to benefit from the services and products, as well as the experiences of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS).

Iran, UN underscore climate justice

TEHRAN – The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, and the secretary general of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, have emphasized the significance of climate justice in the face of coercive sanctions.

Tehran Peace Museum honors two national heroes

TEHRAN – The thirteenth edition of the People's Awards for Unknown Heroes, held in memory of Martyr Daryagholi Sourani, took place at the Tehran Peace Museum this week. The ceremony recognized two exceptional individuals: veteran Seyyed Hossein Mousavi and the family of Martyr General Haji Zadeh, who were presented with statues symbolizing the legacy of unknown heroes.

Iran says ready to send aid to quake-hit areas in Afghanistan

TEHRAN – The Iranian foreign minister says the country is prepared to send relief aid to earth-quake areas in Afghanistan.

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