Iran shakes with 154 earthquakes in a week

TEHRAN – A total of 154 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from November 22 to 28, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

Tehran to play host to 13th Iran Lab Expo

TEHRAN –The 13th exhibition of Iranian-made laboratory equipment and materials called ‘IRAN LAB EXPO’ is scheduled to be held from December 13 to 16 at Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds.

National campaign on healthy diet to be held

TEHRAN – The national campaign to promote healthy eating habits will kick off on December 6 and will run for over two weeks.

First intl. AI exhibition slated for January

TEHRAN – Tehran will play host to the first international artificial intelligence (AI) exhibition, known as AIX Expo, which is scheduled to be held from January 12 to 15, 2026, at Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds.

Vahid Kazemi selected for Tehran derby clash

TEHRAN – Vahid Kazemi will be the center referee for the Tehran derby between Persepolis and Esteghlal.

148 km of freeway to be inaugurated by late Mar. 2026

TEHRAN – The Head of Iran’s Construction and Development of Transportation Infrastructure Company said that out of about 200 kilometers of freeway planned for the current Iranian calendar year (began on March 21), 52 kilometers have already been inaugurated and 148 kilometers will be ready for opening by the end of the year (March 20, 2026).

Insurance sector urged to adopt long-term investment strategy

TEHRAN – Iran’s economy minister warned that the country’s insurance industry lacks a coherent long-term investment strategy and must redirect capital toward export-oriented and foreign-currency-earning sectors to strengthen its economic role.

Iran, Russia discuss stronger cooperation against money laundering

TEHRAN – Iran and Russia have held talks on expanding bilateral and multilateral cooperation to combat money laundering and terrorism financing, according to the Iranian Embassy in Moscow.

Iran’s renewable capacity exceeds 3,000 MW as govt. accelerates solar expansion

TEHRAN – Iran’s renewable power capacity has surpassed 3,000 megawatts following the addition of 445 megawatts of new clean-energy generation, the deputy energy minister said at an inauguration ceremony for recently completed solar projects.

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Tehran serves as the venue for regional consultations

TEHRAN - The Iran newspaper analyzed the presence of Turkey’s foreign minister and Saudi Arabia’s deputy foreign minister in Tehran.

Eswatini-flagged vessel smuggling fuel seized in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN – A commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says an Eswatini (Swaziland)-flagged vessel carrying 350 Liters of contraband fuel has been seized in the Persian Gulf waters.

Iran hosting SCO joint anti-terror drills

TEHRAN – The Ground Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) is hosting large-scale joint counter-terrorism manoeuvres being conducted by member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

What Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said at his weekly briefing

TEHRAN – At his weekly press conference, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei addressed a wide range of regional and international issues — from escalating tensions in Lebanon and Gaza, to relations with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, to the state of nuclear talks with Europe.

Putin to meet Witkoff in Moscow

A meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. special presidential envoy Steve Witkoff is scheduled for the afternoon of December 2, TASS reported Monday, citing Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

Netanyahu’s brazen pardon plea sparks fury, drawing ‘banana republic’ scorn

Hundreds of enraged Israelis converged on President Isaac Herzog’s private residence Sunday night, asserting that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s shock petition for a presidential pardon marks a death blow to Israel’s so-called “democratic foundations.”

Israel transfers tanks, sets up checkpoints in Syria's Quneitra

The Israeli army raided a Syrian town in the southern Quneitra countryside early Monday in the latest violation of the country’s sovereignty, Anadolu reported Monday, citing local media.

Palestinian journalist details sexual assault and torture at Sde Teiman detention center

A Palestinian journalist has testified that he was subjected to sexual assault and torture by Israeli forces at the Sde Teiman detention center, leaving him with severe psychological trauma, according to Al Mayadeen’s Monday report citing the Palestinian Center for Journalists’ Protection (PCHR).

Unprecedented floods leave over 1,100 dead and hundreds missing across Asia

The death toll from a devastating flood and landslide crisis across South and Southeast Asia has surged past 1,140, with four nations reeling from the impact of intense monsoon rains exacerbated by rare tropical storm systems.

Former president of Iran basketball Ghazanfari dies

TEHRAN – Ali Ghazanfari, former president of Iran Basketball Federation, died on Monday.