Israel killed nearly half of all journalists slain globally, new report confirms

A new report by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) published Tuesday confirms that 67 journalists were killed worldwide between December 1, 2024, and December 1, 2025, nearly half of them in the Gaza Strip, where they were killed by Israeli forces.

At least 12 killed as Cambodia-Thailand border clashes reignite despite Trump-brokered truce

Fighting between Cambodia and Thailand escalated along their contested border on Tuesday, according to Reuters, as the Southeast Asian neighbors both said they would not back down in defending their sovereignty.

Iran, Belarus hold 18th Joint Economic committee meeting in Tehran

TEHRAN – The eighteenth session of the Iran-Belarus Joint Economic Committee meeting convened in Tehran, bringing together senior ministers, business representatives and experts from both countries to outline a new phase of commercial, industrial and scientific collaboration.

Tehran to host 4th Eurasia trade exhibition in February 2026

TEHRAN – Iran will host the fourth Eurasia International Trade Exhibition from February 1 to 4, 2026, an event that officials say is designed to maximize the benefits of the free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and draw strong participation from member states’ delegations and private-sector representatives.

Tehran hosting meeting of BRICS working group on research infrastructures, mega-science projects

TEHRAN – The 7th meeting of the BRICS working group on research infrastructures and mega-science projects is being held from December 8 to 10 in Tehran.

Iranian universities advance in GreenMetric World Ranking

TEHRAN – A total of 44 Iranian universities are featured on the 15th edition of the GreenMetric World University Ranking 2025, up from 40 universities in 2024.

FAO explores areas of collaboration on fisheries and aquaculture in Isfahan

TEHRAN – A delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) paid a visit to a fish farm in Isfahan Province, exploring ways to enhance collaboration and improve productivity in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors.

‘Economic diplomacy should be prioritized in Iran’s embassy in Baku’

TEHRAN – Hossein Pirmoazen, head of the Iran–Azerbaijan Joint Chamber of Commerce, says Tehran’s embassy in Baku must be redefined with an economic mission at its core, arguing that revitalizing bilateral ties hinges on trade, investment and joint projects rather than political engagement.

Iran line up Portugal for 2026 World Cup prep

TEHRAN - The president of the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI), Mehdi Taj, has announced that Iran national football team — “Team Melli” — are close to finalizing a high-profile warm-up friendly against Portugal national football team on May 27.

Mojtaba Jabbari takes charge of Mes Rafsanjan: PGPL

TEHRAN - Former Esteghlal football team head coach Mojtaba Jabbari was named new head coach of Iranian top-flight club Mes Rafsanjan.

Semi-finished steel production up 4.7% in 7 months on year

TEHRAN- The production of semi-finished steel in Iran rose 4.7 percent in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (September 23-October 22), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, the Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA) announced.

Tehran concert to support children with cancer 

TEHRAN- Mehrnava Music Ensemble is set to hold a concert at Andisheh Cultural Center in Tehran on Thursday as part of their latest artistic initiative.

IAF to show Park Chan-wook’s “No Other Choice”

TEHRAN – The 2025 South Korean satirical black comedy thriller film “No Other Choice” co-written, produced, and directed by Park Chan-wook will be screened at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran on Thursday. 

Iranian documentary “Forgotten” competing in 10th Planeta.Doc

TEHRAN – The Iranian documentary “Forgotten” directed by Saied Nabi and Maryam Khadivi is competing in the 10th International Festival of Socio-Environmental Cinema Planeta.Doc, which is underway in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

"The Last Lullaby" honors martyred children of 12-day war during Hamedan theater festival  

TEHRAN- During the 30th edition of Iran’s International Theater Festival for Children and Young Adults, which is currently underway in Hamedan, the performance titled "The Last Lullaby" took the audience on an emotional journey through the stories of children martyred in the 12-day war, featuring a collection of over 100 handcrafted puppets. 

Iran-China relations expert says there is vast unrealized potential in two countries’ cooperation

By Mohammad Khatibi

TEHRAN – Iran and China share a long history and, on paper, a robust strategic partnership cemented by a 25-year cooperation agreement. Yet, beneath the rhetoric of mutual friendship and shared opposition to Western unilateralism, the relationship is marked by unfulfilled potential.

Former FM Zarif says Iran will remain resilient against Western pressure

TEHRAN – Former Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Saturday that although Iran has faced significant challenges this year, the country “will remain resilient.”

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Chabahar–Zahedan railway links Iran to the Eurasian economy

Etemad, in a commentary, highlighted the importance of the Chabahar–Zahedan railway. It wrote: From the perspective of political economy, logistical infrastructure is the most sustainable tool for reducing countries’ vulnerability to external pressures.

Iran’s Border Guard chief in Pakistan for talks on border security

TEHRAN – Head of Iran’s Border Guard Command Brigadier General Ahmad Ali Goudarzi has arrived in Pakistan to hold talks on boosting border cooperation and maritime security issues and to participate in an international drill as an observer.

Another group of Iranian inmates freed in US head home

Another batch of Iranian nationals freed from detention in the United States have left the Mesa Gateway Airport in the state of Arizona to return their homeland, said head of the Iranian Interests Section in Washington, D.C., Abolfazl Mehrabadi.

Tehran and Baku must guard partnership against external interference: Araghchi

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said his visit to Baku came at a “highly timely” moment for reassessing relations between the two neighboring countries, stressing that Tehran and Baku should not allow external actors to disrupt or redirect their partnership.

EU’s Costa warns US against interference in Europe

European Council President António Costa said on Monday that the United States should "not threaten to interfere in the democratic life" of its European allies, Politico reported.