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.

Iranian women polo team to meet Australia in Sydney

Iranian women polo team will play their Australian counterpart in Sydney, Australia in late April.

Australia to host Persian Art and Culture Expo 

TEHRAN – Australia will host the Persian Art and Culture Expo in the two major cities of Sydney and Melbourne during February and March.

Iran, Australia agree to launch direct flight

TEHRAN – Iran and Australia have reached an agreement to launch a direct flight between the two countries in near future, IRNA quoted Iranian ambassador in Canberra on Saturday.

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

Expatriate designer Sadegh Roushani plans Iran image remake

Australia-based Iranian designer Sadegh Roushani plans to use fashion to remake Iran’s image in the world.

'Condition in which Iranians asylum seekers held in Australia is inhumane'

TEHRAN – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular Affairs Hassan Qashqavi has said the condition in which the Iranian asylum seekers are held in Australia is “inhumane”.

Australia welcomes ties with Iran to defeat Daesh: ambassador

TEHRAN – Ian Biggs, Australia’s ambassador to Tehran, has said that his country is willing to cooperate with Iran to discuss ways to defeat Daesh.

Iran to enter partnership with Australia Football Federation

Iran Football Federation president Mehdi Taj announced that they plan to form a partnership with Australia after holding a meeting with the Australian ambassador to Iran, Ian Biggs.

“The Salesman” successful at Persian filmfest in Australia

TEHRAN -- Asghar Farhadi’s acclaimed film “The Salesman” has won the best film award at the 5th Persian International Film Festival in Australia.

Iran, Australia ink trade, water management MOUs

TEHRAN - Iran and Australia signed three memorandums of understanding on trade and water management following the arrival of Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Steven Ciobo in Tehran on Tuesday heading a business delegation.