Iran 7th at FIBA U16 Asian, Australia claim title

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Lebanon in 7-8 classification game of the FIBA U16 Asian Championship on Sunday.

Tehran calls on Australia to reconsider Iranian woman’s case

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi on Monday called on Australia to reconsider the case of Negar Qods Kani, an Iranian woman detained in Australia since June 16, for “humanitarian reasons”.

Socceroos set to hire Carlos Queiroz: Report

Football Federation Australia has reportedly shown interest in hiring Iran national team head coach Carlos Queiroz as a replacement for Ange Postecoglou.

Jedinak hat-trick fires Australia to 2018 World Cup finals

Mile Jedinak's hat-trick booked Australia's place at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Iran vice champion at IWBF Asia Oceania Championships

Iran failed to win the 2017 IWBF Asia Oceania Championships, losing to powerhouse Australia 80-54 in the final match.

Payman Yazdani

Iran, Australia ties on rise following JCPOA

TEHRAN - The implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), signed on July 4, 2015, have increased remarkably relations as well as economic cooperation between Iran and the international community, including Australia.

Australia are good opportunity for Asia basketball: Mehran Hatami

Iran basketball coach Mehran Hatami believes that a high-level Australian team can help the Asian basketball teams in the future.

Iran runners-up at FIBA Asia Cup 2017

Australia are the FIBA Asia Cup 2017 champions following a 79-56 victory over Iran in the final on Sunday evening.

Iran to play Australia at FIBA Asia Cup final

Iran edged Korea 87-81 to join Australia in the FIBA Asia Cup 2017 Final on Sunday. Korea ultimately ran of steam, having recovered from a 21-point deficit in the first half to make a game of it down the stretch.

Iran aim for title at Goalball Asia Pacific Championships

Iran men and women’s goalball teams will participate at the 2017 IBSA Goalball Asia Pacific Championships.

Iran claim 9th place at Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship

Shifting to high gear in the latter part of the game, Iran served a sweet revenge to Australia in a 5-set thriller, 19-25, 25-18, 20-25 25-22, 15-10 to snatch the 9th place at the SMM 19th Asian Senior Women’s Volleyball Championship on Wednesday.

By Julian Borger

Leaked Trump transcripts show his incoherent, ill-informed narcissism

One of the most significant aspects of the published transcripts of Donald Trump’s conversations with his Mexican and Australian counterparts is the fact they were leaked.

Iran to face China at Asian Volleyball Championship fifth place

Iran to meet China on Tuesday in the 2017 Asian Men's Senior Volleyball Championship fifth place.

Iran fail to advance to World Polo Championship 2017

Iran came third at the World Polo Championship 2017 qualifiers which took place in Tehran’s Kanoon Chogan, Qasr Firoozeh & the Army Polo Club.

Iran lose to India at World Polo Championship 2017 qualifiers

Iran lost to India 10-8 in the World Polo Championship 2017 qualifier in Tehran’s Kanoon Chogan, Qasr Firoozeh & the Army Polo Club on Monday.

by Patrick Wintour

Merkel and Trump head for clash at G20 summit

German chancellor plans to make climate change, free trade and mass migration key themes in Hamburg, putting her on collision course with U.S.

Australia want to play friendly with Iran

Football Federation Australia (FFA) are deep in negotiations with their Iranian counterparts to play a international between the two nations for the first time since the infamous 1997 World Cup qualifier at the MCG, Fairfax Media revealed.

Iranian pop singer Mohammad Alizadeh to tour Australia, Canada

TEHRAN – Iranian pop singer Mohammad Alizadeh to tour Australia and Canada in summer and autumn this year.

“Darkened Water” named best film at Australia SCINEMA festival

TEHRAN – Iranian director Alireza Dehqan’s documentary “Darkened Water” (“Owsia”) has been picked as best film at the 14th SCINEMA International Science Film Festival in Australia, the organizers have announced.

Iran, Australia enhance co-op in water, renewable energy sectors

TEHRAN – Hamidreza Tashayoie, the chairman of Iranian center for the water and electricity export development and industrial logistics, said that Iran and Australia have expanded their cooperation in water and renewable energy projects.

Deputy FM follows up on Lake Urmia restoration

TEHRAN — Deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs Abbas Araqchi traveled on Wednesday to West Azarbaijan province to follow up on Lake Urmia restoration programs, IRIB reported.

By Arthur J. Magida

Former presidents should lead the criticism of Trump

America prides itself on peaceful transitions from one president to the other. No coups. No backstabbing. No backward glances at what might have been.

By Antoun Issa

Australia wants to avoid a Korean war at all costs

A conflict could involve North’s neighbors – South Korea, China and Japan – which along with the U.S. are Australia’s top four trade partners

Sydney photo exhibition to explore Iranian historical sites

TEHRAN – An exhibition photos of a number of Iranian historical sites by Australian photographer Rod Sainty will be held at M2 Gallery in the Australian capital of Sydney from May 3 to 16.

Australia willing to expand water, energy ties with Iran

TEHRAN – Australia is willing to expand economic ties with Iran especially in water and energy sectors, IRNA quoted South Australia’s Minister for Investment and Trade as saying on Sunday.

By Amanda Erickson

In Somalia, a drought killed 110 people in just 48 hours

The signs of crisis are everywhere. Each day, thousands flood the capital in search of food. More than 7,000 internally displaced people sought help from one feeding center in just a day, a level of demand the center cannot possibly meet.

Australian companies eying expansion of ties with IMIDRO

TEHRAN- Australia’s Victorian Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources Secretary Richard Bolt in a Monday meeting with Head of Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) Mehdi Karbasian in Tehran, expressed content about cooperation between Australian companies and IMIDRO during the past two years, hoping for expansion of ties.

Play portrays ordeal of seeking asylum in Australia 

TEHRAN – A play premiered on Sunday at the Qashqai Hall of Tehran’s City Theater Complex, turning the spotlight on asylum seekers caged in the regional processing centers of Manus and Nauru in Australia.

Australia never forgets dark history of MKO: envoy

TEHRAN – The Australian ambassador to Tehran said on Saturday that his country never forgets the dark record of the Mojahedin Khalq Organization (MKO) terrorist group.

By Daniel R. DePetris

John McCain is overreaching on Trump’s Australia call

McCain is entitled to decry Trump’s terse phone call with Australia, but not to act as though he is the president.