Hundreds mourn victims of deadly bombing at Alawite mosque in Homs

Hundreds gathered in the rain and cold outside Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque in the Syrian city of Homs on Saturday to mourn the eight people killed in a bombing the day before in the predominantly Alawite Wadi al-Dhahab neighborhood.

Sudanese RSF offensive near Chad border leaves hundreds dead, villages in ashes

More than 200 people, including women and children, were killed in ethnically motivated RSF attacks in parts of Darfur, the Sudan Doctors Network said, citing survivor testimonies from displacement camps near the Sudan–Chad border.

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Khuzestan mosques among Iran’s nominees for UNESCO collective listing: provincial tourism chief

TEHRAN – Several historic mosques in Khuzestan province have been included among Iran’s nominees for a collective UNESCO listing, said Mohammad Jourvand, head of the Khuzestan Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department.

Two Iranian filmmakers serving on jury of 4th Asian Talent International Film Festival in India

TEHRAN – Two Iranian filmmakers Meysam Abbasi and Inaz Javan are among the jury members of the 4th Asian Talent International Film Festival, which will be held in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India, on December 29.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

A collection of paintings by Mohammad Khalili is currently on display in an exhibit at Binesh Gallery.  Named “The Third Fact”, the exhibition runs until January 3, 2026 at the gallery located at 22 Khakzad Alley, Vali-e Asr Ave.

Renowned actress Shirin Yazdanbakhsh passes away at 76  

TEHRAN- Renowned film actress and theater enthusiast Shirin Yazdanbakhsh passed away in a Tehran hospital on Thursday, due to complications from a brain stroke she had suffered several months prior. She was 76.  

Book on survivors’ accounts of 2015 massacre of Shiites in Nigeria available in Persian

TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the book “December 2015 Massacre of Shiites in Nigeria: Survivors' Accounts” written by Ibrahim Musa has been released in Iran.

Iran to hold international tourism content festival

TEHRAN - Iran will hold the International Tourism Content Festival (ITCF) in February, 2026, aiming to promote the country’s cultural and historical capacities through creative digital storytelling, organizers said.

Preserving Jiroft site vital to Iran’s civilizational identity

TEHRAN – Efforts to safeguard and preserve the archaeological site of Jiroft in Kerman province are essential to protecting Iran’s civilizational identity, said Morteza Nikrou, head of the Kerman Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department.

CCTV journalist highlights Khuzestan’s cultural heritage

TEHRAN – A Chinese journalist has said Iran’s southwestern province of Khuzestan has strong appeal for international audiences, citing its rich cultural heritage and diversity.

Tehran exemplifies peaceful coexistence among religions, governor-general says

TEHRAN – On the eve of the Christian New Year, Tehran Governor-General Mohammad Sadegh Motamedian visited a church in the capital, praising Iran -- and Tehran in particular -- as a model of peaceful coexistence among different religions.

Russia launches ‘massive strike’ on Kyiv ahead of Zelensky-Trump meeting

Russia struck Kyiv with missiles and drones early Saturday, killing one and wounding 27, AP reported. Explosions hit energy and civilian infrastructure, leaving districts without power or heat.

Karim Bagheri proud to be a member of Persepolis

TEHRAN – Iran’s legendary midfielder Karim Bagheri says Persepolis are the only club he has ever truly loved in Iranian football.

Workshop held to reduce motorcycle-related deaths, injuries

TEHRAN – The National Road Safety Commission (NRSC), in cooperation with the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Iran, has organized a high-level consultation workshop on motorcycle safety and helmet standards, under the United Nations Road Safety Fund (UNRSF) 2024 workplan in Tehran.

Thailand and Cambodia sign new ceasefire to end weeks of deadly border clashes

Thailand and Cambodia signed a ceasefire on Saturday to end weeks of border fighting over territorial claims.

Iran launches first biometric system check for Afghan refugees

TEHRAN – Iran has implemented the first biometric system check for identity verification of foreign nationals, especially Afghan refugees, at the Dogharon border terminal in the city of Taibad, northeastern Khorasan Razavi province.

12 countries attend Intl. Conference on Signal Processing, Intelligent Systems

TEHRAN – Researchers from Iran and 12 foreign countries, namely Spain, Italy, Iceland, Australia, Mexico, China, India, England, Algeria, Denmark, Turkey, and Azerbaijan, participated in the 11th International Conference on Signal Processing and Intelligent Systems (ICSPIS 2025).

Smart e-health using AI aims to transform healthcare system

TEHRAN – The health ministry has developed eight projects with a focus on smart e-health using artificial intelligence to realize the healthcare system transformation goal.

Foreign minister urges export reforms at Isfahan business forum

TEHRAN – Iran’s foreign minister called for removing domestic barriers to exports and improving trade infrastructure at a meeting with private sector representatives in Isfahan, highlighting the province’s economic capacity as a driver of the country’s economic diplomacy.

Iran, Azerbaijan agree to boost truck traffic at Astara border

TEHRAN – Iran and Azerbaijan have agreed to increase daily truck movements at the Astara border crossing to between 350 and 400 vehicles, aiming to ease congestion and facilitate exports and transit flows, Iranian officials said.

PMO signs $400m deals with private sector, minister says

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) has signed new contracts and memoranda of understanding with the private sector worth more than 200 trillion rials ($400 million), the minister of Transport and Urban Development said.

11th Arbaeen International Award to be held in Karbala

TEHRAN – The 11th Arbaeen International Award will be held on January 5, 2026, in Karbala, Iraq, organized by the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization, announcing the winners across various categories.

12th Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest calls for submissions

TEHRAN – The Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest has opened the call for submissions for its 12th edition.