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2026-05-29 20:23
By Dr. Jin Liangxiang
Defiance will define the world order
SHANGHAI - A hegemony never simply fades into history on its own. In fact, over the last couple of years, the world has witnessed U.S. hegemonic policy reach new extremes—even as the power sustaining that hegemony declines.
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2026-05-29 20:22
What’s in Tehran art galleries
Paintings by Fereydoun Ave are currently on view in an exhibition at Dastan Basement Gallery. The exhibit will be running until June 19 at the gallery located at 6 Bidar St., off Fereshteh St.
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2026-05-29 20:22
Peter Turchin’s “Ultrasociety” published in Persian
TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the book “Ultrasociety: How 10,000 Years of War Made Humans the Greatest Cooperators on Earth” written by Russian-American author Peter Turchin has been released in the bookstores across Iran.
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2026-05-29 20:20
Iranian animation “Dreamland” competing in Cartoons on the Bay festival
TEHRAN – The Iranian feature animated movie “Dreamland” directed by Mohsen Enayati is competing in the 30th International Festival of Animation, Transmedia and Meta-Arts, Cartoons on the Bay, which is underway in Pescara, Italy.
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2026-05-29 20:20
Cultural institutes launch concert series to honor Red Crescent volunteers amid post-war recovery
TEHRAN– In the inaugural night of a joint concert series organized by the Cinema, Theater, and Music Houses, singer Mohsen Sharifian, alongside his band Lian, hosted a gathering of the members of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), honoring their tireless efforts during the recent conflict.
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2026-05-29 20:19
IAF screens “Tokyo Godfathers”
TEHRAN – The Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran screened the Japanese animated film “Tokyo Godfathers” on Friday.
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2026-05-29 19:33
Christoph Hörstel: Iran will not bow to external pressure, even under extreme threats
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2026-05-29 17:56
Iran's women's volleyball crowned CAVA champions
TEHRAN -Iran’s women’s volleyball team claimed the title of the 2026 Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) for a second successive year on Friday.
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2026-05-29 17:34
By Syeda Farheen Naqi Mossavi
Every ego empire eventually falls
HAFIZABAD, Pakistan - The tensions between the United States and Iran did not begin overnight. Their roots trace back to the 1979 Iranian Revolution, yet over the decades the conflict evolved into something far more dangerous and unpredictable.
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2026-05-29 16:37
Iran, Kazakhstan emphasize development of trade, transport, industry, mining, logistics co-op
TEHRAN- The Minister of Industry, Mining and Trade of Iran, during a meeting with the Minister of Industry and Construction of Kazakhstan, in Astana, while reviewing ways to develop economic relations, emphasized the implementation of joint industrial projects aimed at increasing the volume of trade between the two countries.
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2026-05-29 16:33
By Mahnaz Abdi
Iran, Tajikistan forge closer economic ties as $1-billion trade target looms
TEHRAN- The closing ceremony of the 18th meeting of the Iran-Tajikistan Joint Economic Committee was held in Dushanbe on May 26. Addressing the meeting, Tajikistan's Minister of Energy and Water Resources, noting a significant increase in trade between Iran and Tajikistan in the first quarter of 2026, called Iran Tajikistan's most important partner in the region and emphasized the development of technological and energy cooperation based on historical commonalities.
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2026-05-29 16:28
Geopolitics over supply: Why Iran-US talks now drive global oil prices
TEHRAN- The recent analysis by the international oil and energy market experts highlights that global crude prices have become dangerously dependent on the outcome of diplomatic talks between Iran and the United States. According to the analysts, the traditional market drivers of supply and demand have taken a backseat to geopolitical forces, with the Iran-US negotiation table now representing the single most sensitive variable for oil markets.
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2026-05-29 16:25
President orders to develop alternative trade corridors through northern ports, neighboring countrie
TEHRAN- President Pezeshkian emphasizing the need to maintain market stability and prevent price volatility, ordered the acceleration of activating alternative import routes and maximum use of neighboring countries' capacities.
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2026-05-29 16:25
Tehran, Dushanbe ink MOU in health sector, medical insurance
TEHRAN – Iran and Tajikistan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in the health sector focusing on six parts, including medical education, research, healthcare, treatment, medicine, and health insurance.
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2026-05-29 16:16
‘IFRC firmly supports IRCS in conducting humanitarian activities’
TEHRAN – Jagan Chapagain, the Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), has said the Federation firmly supports the Iranian Red Crescent Society in conducting humanitarian activities.
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2026-05-29 15:51
Iran skipper Jahanbakhsh struggles for fitness ahead of World Cup
TEHRAN - The Iranian national team face a race against time as captain Alireza Jahanbakhsh continues to struggle with an injury sustained during his match against La Louviere.
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2026-05-29 15:49
Weightlifting chief says Iran’s new generation is ready to deliver
TEHRAN - The president of Iran’s Weightlifting Federation says the sport has turned a major corner after years of hard work to rebuild its talent pipeline.
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2026-05-29 15:37
DOE starts satellite monitoring across Hyrcanian forests
TEHRAN - The Department of Environment has announced that it began satellite monitoring in the UNESCO-registered Hyrcanian forests in the northern province of Gilan.
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2026-05-28 19:57
Iran learn fate in AFC U20 Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers
TEHRAN - The AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers are set to be a scintillating affair following the Official Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.
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2026-05-28 19:07
Iran into CAVA final
Iran's women's volleyball team booked their place at the final of the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) on Thursday.
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2026-05-27 19:44
Energy minister presents 6 strategic proposals for forming a regional water co-op assembly
TEHRAN- Iran’s Energy Minister stated that targeting water and energy facilities is a direct threat to global security and public health, and by presenting six proposals, called for the formation of a regional assembly for water and climate cooperation.
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2026-05-27 19:41
Iran, Spain ready to develop trade cooperation
TEHRAN- The head of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), during a meeting with the Spanish ambassador in Iran, announced Iran's readiness to expand trade relations, joint investment, technology transfer, and the dispatch of trade delegations to Spain.
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2026-05-27 19:37
Industry, mining, trade minister departs for Kazakhstan to participate in Eurasian Economic Forum
TEHRAN- The Minister of Industry, Mining and Trade, representing Masoud Pezeshkian, President of Iran, has left for the city of Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, at the head of a high-level delegation to participate in the 5th Eurasian Economic Forum.
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2026-05-27 15:09
Over 370 earthquakes hit Iran in a month
TEHRAN – A total of 373 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a month from April 21 to May 21, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
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2026-05-27 13:20
IRCS highlights role of intl. capacities in addressing impacts of sanctions on humanitarian services
TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossein Kolivand, in a meeting with officials from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Society (IFRC), has urged the need to utilize international capacities to help tackle obstacles that hinder the provision of relief and essential items for patients in Iran.
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2026-05-27 13:14
Iranian, Uzbek universities ink MOU on scientific co-op
TEHRAN – The chancellor of Mazandaran University, Ebrahim Salehi-Omran, and the rector of Samarkand State University, Khalmuradov Rustam Ibragimovich, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance scientific and research collaborations between the two universities.
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2026-05-27 13:09
Real Antisemitism, Deciphered
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2026-05-27 12:17
Imam Khamenei's 2026 Hajj Message
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2026-05-27 11:37
2026 World Cup: Iran move camp to Mexico
TEHRAN - Iran’s national team unexpectedly altered their plans for the 2026 World Cup and decided to move their base camp to Mexico, leaving behind the location it had originally planned in the United States.
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2026-05-27 11:34
Iran’s Spider-Man eyes historic golden hattrick
TEHRAN - Iran Mountaineering and Sport Climbing Federation (IMSCF) has set its sights on Nagoya 2026 with a streamlined but ambitious lineup, as federation president Reza Zarei confirmed that just two athletes — one man and one woman — will represent the country at the Games.