Kashan where history and arts meet

TEHRAN -- Located on the edge of the central deserts of Iran in Isfahan province, Kashan is one of the main destinations for tourists.

Tourism Desk

Iran’s tourist villages introduced for possible global registration

TEHRAN - The director-general of the Domestic Tourism Development Office, Mostafa Fatemi, said a list of 130 tourist villages has been prepared. He added that given the prerequisites declared by the UN Tourism, eight villages were shortlisted as final candidates for the Best Tourism Villages, IRNA reported.

Takht-e Rostam was once on Caspian Sea’s southern edge

TEHRAN – Rounds of paleontological research in Iran have uncovered significant evidence of the Caspian Sea's shoreline dating back over 31,000 years, suggesting that the sea once extended much further than its current boundaries.

Tehran, Astana agree on joint exhibitions and museum collaborations

TEHRAN - National Museum of Iran Director Jebrael Nokandeh and his Kazakh counterpart have arranged to expand joint exhibitions and museum collaborations.

Tehran hosting 32nd Beauty & Clean Exhibition

TEHRAN — The 32nd International Exhibition of Detergents, Cosmetics, Hygienic and Cellulose Products (Iran Beauty and Clean 2025) kicked off at Tehran’s Permanent International Fairground, bringing together over 240 domestic and foreign companies.

Iran, Afghanistan hold economic talks in Kabul to advance bilateral agreement

TEHRAN - Iran and Afghanistan held a joint technical meeting in Kabul to follow up on the implementation of a bilateral economic agreement, the Taliban-led Afghan government's Economic Affairs Office said in a statement.

Iran to foster scientific ties with China, Russia in line with strategic partnership

TEHRAN – Iranian universities are exploring the potentials for developing scientific and research collaborations with Chinese and Russian institutions under the strategic partnership with the two countries.

Iran, Belarus sign rail pact to boost north-south transit

TEHRAN - Iran and Belarus have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen international rail transport and expand the International North-South Transit Corridor (INSTC), according to Iran’s state broadcaster.

China's March Iranian oil imports surge: Reuters

TEHRAN- As reported by Reuters, China's imports of Iranian oil surged in March.

Researchers warn against mangrove loss in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN – According to a study by researchers at National Institute of Oceanography, mangrove ecosystems in the northern Persian Gulf are facing a range of environmental and anthropogenic pressures.

Iranian women among juries for BRICS ‘Green Future’ contest

TEHRAN – The first international award of women’s environmental activities in the BRICS countries, titled ‘Green Future, will be judged by 16 juries from ten countries including two female scholars from Iran.

Blood donation rises by 1.5% yr/yr

TEHRAN – Some 2.36 million Iranians donated blood over the past Iranian calendar year (March 2024-March 2025), indicating an increase of 1.5 percent compared to the year earlier.

By Habib Ahmadzadeh 

How the Trumps learned to stop worrying and love the bomb 

Six decades after Stanley Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove satirized Cold War paranoia, its chilling themes resonate anew. Today’s global stage features leaders echoing the film’s unhinged characters—Netanyahu as a reckless strategist, Musk as a techno-utopian whisperer, and Trump as a hapless figurehead. The bomb is no longer feared but coveted, a symbol of ego-driven dominance. As humanity teeters on the edge, this article explores how moral voids and unchecked ambition fuel a modern-day Strangelove story.

Hamas urges UK court to remove terrorist group designation

Senior Hamas official Mousa Abu Marzouk on Wednesday submitted a formal legal application on behalf of the Palestinian group to UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, calling for her to remove its designation as a terror group.

Arab Parliament speaker urges clear, strong stance on Gaza genocide

Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, affirmed that the Palestinian cause has consistently received unwavering support from the members of the Non-Aligned Movement since its inception, rooted in their full belief in the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, particularly the establishment of their independent state with Jerusalem as its capital.

Roudaki Hall to host “Baroque Night”

TEHRAN-The Damavand Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, conducted and directed by Majid Hatami, will present their first performance of the new year, titled “Baroque Night” on April 11 at Roudaki Hall in Tehran.

100 years of diplomatic relations between Iran, Czech Republic celebrated with naqqali performance

TEHRAN-On the occasion of the global celebration of Nowruz and the beginning of the new solar year, as well as the centenary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Iran and the Czech Republic, a special ceremony featuring naqqali (traditional Persian storytelling) and traditional Iranian music was held in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic.

Iranian animations to compete in Annecy festival

TEHRAN-Two short animated movies from Iran will take part in the 49th Annecy International Animation Film Festival, set to be held from June 8 to 14 in Annecy, France.

Tehran Symphony Orchestra to perform “Color Whirl” at Vahdat Hall

TEHRAN-Tehran Symphony Orchestra (TSO) will perform its first concert in spring at Vahdat Hall in Tehran on April 16.

Macron announces potential recognition of Palestinian state in June

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France plans to recognize Palestine as a state in June, according to Euro News.

Israeli military drone crashes in Lebanon

The Israeli army said Wednesday evening that one of its drones crashed in Lebanese territory due to a “technical malfunction.”

“It's On Me” at Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN- A Persian translation of Canadian psychotherapist Sara Kuburic’s book “It's On Me: Accept Hard Truths, Discover Your Self, and Change Your Life” has recently been published by Milkan Publications in Tehran. 

Gaza moves closer towards ‘very, very deep hunger’

Israel denies Gaza is facing a hunger crisis, instead accusing Hamas of exploiting aid and saying it must keep all supplies out to prevent fighters from getting them.