Germany wants to deport four pro-Palestine activists

Germany is being accused of silencing pro-Palestinian voices, having ordered the deportations of three European nationals and a United States citizen over their alleged actions at demonstrations.

Harvard faculty sue Trump administration over funding cuts threat

Harvard University faculty sued the Trump administration on Friday over a federal assessment of the school’s spending amid allegations of their “failure” to protect students from antisemitism, The Hill reported.

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Anti-Hezbollah team openly doesn’t oppose Israel!

BEIRUT — Following the September-November Israeli aggression on Lebanon, there are signs of extreme rudeness and impudence among the anti-resistance team in approaching political matters, especially those related to the historical hostility with the Israeli occupation entity.

Iran FM talks with regional countries on Oman negotiations with U.S.

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held a series of phone calls with top diplomats from the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, and Egypt to discuss regional developments and the ongoing indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States in Oman.

Over 1800 Iranian artists and journalists urge world to ‘do something’ for Gaza

TEHRAN – In a statement addressed to "all freedom-loving people of the world," a group of more than 1800 Iranian artists and media professionals issued a plea for action to end the genocide that’s been taking place in Gaza since October 2023. 

Araghchi to visit Moscow soon, Iran foreign ministry confirms

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to travel to Moscow later this week.

Iran vs. N. Korea match to be played in Mashhad: official

TEHRAN – Mehdi Taj, head of the Iran Football Federation, announced that the match against North Korea in the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) will take place in Mashhad.

Ardabil to hold meeting on Intl. Day for Historic Monuments and Sites

TEHRAN--A specialized meeting on the International Day for Historic Monuments and Sites with the topic of the resilience of historical monuments to crises will be held at Mohaghegh Ardebili University on April 20, the deputy head of Ardabil Cultural Heritage Department said.

80 tourism projects underway in Kordestan province

TEHRAN - Director General of Kordestan Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Department Mansour Mehrzad said 80 tourism projects are currently underway in Kordestan province, western Iran.

Memoir writings will be removed from Si-o-Se Pol face in Isfahan

TEHRAN - Si-o-Se Pol cleanup has been started by Isfahan Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department, said Hadi Allahyari, an official responsible for monitoring Isfahan’s historical bridges.

Fahraj recognized as Iran’s first accessible tourism village

TEHRAN - The historic village of Fahraj in Yazd province has been officially recognized as Iran’s first accessible tourism village.

Iran advances cultural diplomacy at UAE investment forum

TEHRAN – Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, has emphasized the strategic significance of Iran’s participation in the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress 2025, held last week in the United Arab Emirates. In a recent statement, the minister described the event as a vital platform for advancing Iran’s cultural diplomacy and promoting the country’s rich civilizational identity on the global stage.

National astronomy week to be marked

TEHRAN – The national astronomy week is scheduled to be overserved from April 28 to May 5 under the theme ‘The Night Sky, Education and Promotion of Science’.

Some 300,000 kids getting vaccinated against polio in spring

TEHRAN –In line with the polio eradication campaign that kicked off in winter, around 300,000 more children under five years of age are getting vaccinated in two phases in high-risk areas in the country's northern half in spring, according to the health ministry.

Iranian, Italian universities ink MOU to broaden scientific ties

TEHRAN – Allameh Tabatabai University of Tehran and the University of Salento, Italy, have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance scientific collaborations in social and human sciences.

Annual non-oil export from Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province up 5.8%

TEHRAN- The value of non-oil export from Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province increased by 5.8 percent in the past Iranian calendar year 1403 (ended on March 20), according to the director-general of the province’s customs department.

Iran private sector favors talks between Tehran, Washington

TEHRAN - Iran’s private sector has expressed strong support for the beginning of indirect talks between Tehran and Washington, citing the potential for improving the country’s economic landscape.

Iran’s dam reservoirs reach 50% capacity

TEHRAN - Iran’s dam reservoirs have reached 50 percent capacity, a slight increase from the previous week, according to the Iran Water Resources Management Company. Despite the modest rise, inflows have dropped sharply compared to the same period last year, underscoring the need for continued water conservation as the country approaches the hot season.

IKAC plans $4 billion in new projects amid push for investment

TEHRAN – Imam Khomeini Airport City (IKAC) is reviewing investment projects worth 2.0 quadrillion rials (approximately $4.0 billion), in addition to 400 trillion rials ($800 million) already under contract, the company’s head said during a visit by members of parliament’s civil affairs commission.

FAO workshop on pistachio safety, trade underway

TEHRAN – A specialized workshop titled “Pistachio Safety and Trade: Navigating Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures and Codex Standards”, is currently being held in Tehran and will run until April 16.

Iran, Turkey to establish joint free trade zone

TEHRAN - Iran is pursuing the creation of a joint free trade zone with Turkey, as part of broader efforts to resolve long-pending investment challenges and boost cooperation with neighboring countries, the secretary of Iran’s Free Trade and Special Economic Zones High Council said.