World not to be deceived by “Summit for Democracy”: Lawmaker

TEHRAN- A member of Iranian Parliament’s Presiding Board said that the world will not be beguiled by “Summit for Democracy”.

New Persian translation of “The Island of Missing Trees” published

TEHRAN – A new Persian translation of award-winning British-Turkish novelist Elif Shafak’s 2021 book “The Island of Missing Trees” has arrived at Iranian bookstores.

Iranian troupe to perform Attar’s story of Sheikh Sanan at Carthage theater festival

TEHRAN – Iranian troupe Qasedak is in the Tunisian city of Carthage to perform a play on the Persian story of Sheikh Sanan at the Carthage Theater Days.

Artist Ardeshir Mohasses back home with posthumous show

TEHRAN – Drawings and cartoons by Ardeshir Mohasses, a great Iranian artist who spent the last 30 years of his life in New York, will be showcased in an exhibition in Tehran 13 years after his death.

Vocalist Alireza Qorbani to return to live shows in Germany, Switzerland

TEHRAN – Iranian vocalist Alireza Qorbani has announced two concerts in Germany and Switzerland this month in what will be one of his few live performances since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iran, Venezuela presidents hold phone conversation

TEHRAN – Iranian President Ayatollah Seyed Ebrahim Raisi has spoken over the phone with his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro. They discussed the development of relations between Tehran and Caracas.

Top negotiator to brief lawmakers on Vienna talks

TEHRAN – Iran’s top negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani will brief lawmakers sitting on the Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Committee on the outcome of the recent round of the Vienna talks.

Iran learn rivals at Asian 2022 Men's Handball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran discovered their opponents at the 20th edition of the Asian Men's Handball Championship on Monday.

Benefactors free over 5,400 prisoners in 8 months

TEHRAN – A total of 5,421 inmates of involuntary crimes have been released during the first eight months of the current [Iranian calendar] year (began March 21) with the help of philanthropists and charities, Asadollah Joolaei, head of Blood Money Organization, has said.

Sri Lankan envoy opens exhibition on agricultural products in Tehran

TEHRAN – Sri Lankan Ambassador to Iran, Wishwanath Aponsu, officially inaugurated an exhibition on agricultural products in Tehran on Monday.

Wetland protection heroes to be honored

TEHRAN – The annual program for introducing and honoring persons who have notably endeavored to preserve wetlands across the country will be held coinciding with World Wetlands Day, which is celebrated every year on February 2.

Webinar to discuss ecotourism challenges in Kordestan 

TEHRAN – The western province of Kordestan will host an online seminar on Tuesday to discuss ecotourism challenges in the region, the deputy tourism chief has announced. 

Tanbur museum to be established in Kermanshah

TEHRAN – A museum dedicated to tanbur, a long-necked fretted lute, is planned to be established in Dalahu county, the western province of Kermanshah, the provincial tourism chief has announced.

Stolen bas-relief discovered in southern Iran

TEHRAN – Massive pieces of stolen bas-relief carving have recently been found in the Marvdasht plain, which is home to the UNESCO-registered sites of Persepolis and Pasargadae as well as tens of other magnificent structures, in southern Fars province. 

Export from Sistan-Baluchestan rises 12% in 7 months yr/yr

TEHRAN- The value of export from Sistan-Baluchestan province in the southeast of Iran rose 12 percent during the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-October 22), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, according to a provincial official.

Imports of basic goods up 62% in 8 months

TEHRAN – Iran imported 20.322 million tons of basic goods worth $12.436 billion in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), 62 percent more than the figure for last year’s same period, Mehr News Agency reported.

Over 17m tons of sponge iron produced in 7 months

TEHRAN- Production of sponge iron in Iran stood at 17.082 million tons in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-October 22), IRNA reported.

TSE’s main index drops 865 points on Monday

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), lost 865 points to 1.342 million on Monday, IRNA reported.

NIORDC, IKCO ink MOU to add 45,000 dual-fuel cars to public transport fleet

TEHRAN - National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) and state-owned Iran Khodro Company (IKCO) signed a $20 million deal on Sunday to co-manufacture 45,000 dual-fuel vehicles for the country’s public transportation fleet.

Iran-Venezuela oil cooperation must take a new form, Raisi says

TEHRAN - Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said Iran-Venezuela oil cooperation must take a new form and the two sides need to take further steps for expanding cooperation in the fields of refining and petrochemicals as well, Shana reported on Sunday.

Exports from mining sector up 105%

TEHRAN – Iran exported around $7 billion of mining products in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-October 22), an increase of 105 percent year on year.

Iran beaten by Norway in 2021 World Women's Handball

TEHRAN – Iran lost to European champions Norway 41-9 in their second match in the 2021 World Women's Handball Championship Sunday night.

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The rise of insurtech in Iran: how insurance startups continue to grow

The insurance industry has encountered a rapid progression with the development of technology. Insurtech, inspired by this technological growth, significantly influenced managing risks and the insurance market; but there is still much room for advancement. 

Irony of U.S. Human Rights Records, Claims

TEHRAN- The Americans do not develop close ties with states and leaders that pursue independence or are concerned about their own country’s national interests, an Iranian scholar and political analyst said.

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Call for works in Mashhad International Urban Arts Festival

In the 14th year of the "Mashhad International Urban Arts Festival" in addition to domestic works of art, it has also hosted international works of art, which begins a new chapter in the artistic manifestations of this metropolis.