‘Lori Lullaby’ registered on national list of intangible heritage

TEHRAN—Head of Lorestan Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department Ata Hassanpour announced the registration of ‘Lori Lullaby’ on the National Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Holeylan Valley, historical passage of tool-making humans from 100,000 years ago

TEHRAN-Archaeological studies show that tool-making humans lived in the Holeylan Valley in Ilam province for about 100,000 years and after going through the initial stages, have achieved irrigated agriculture and livestock domestication.

200,000 people tour West Azarbaijan museums in six months

TEHRAN—Head of West Azarbaijan Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department Morteza Safari said that 225,402 tourists visited the province’s museums during the first half of current Iranian year (March-September 2025).

Exhibit on food culture underway at Niavaran palace complex

TEHRAN – A month-long exhibition titled “Taste of the Museum; From Table to Art” is currently underway at the Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex in northern Tehran.

Mehregan’s UNESCO registration plaque unveiled at Persepolis

TEHRAN – A number of officials and tourism guides in Fars province unveiled the plaque marking the global registration of the ancient Celebration of Mehregan at Persepolis on Sunday.

Deputy minister emphasizes use of creative techniques, AI in tourism advertising

TEHRAN-- Deputy Tourism Minister Anoushirvan Mohseni-Bandpei described the use of new, creative techniques, artificial intelligence, and digital technologies in advertising and content production as a very important issue.

Iran marking national bone health week

TEHRAN – The health ministry is observing the national bone health week from October 18 to 24 nationwide to raise public awareness on  ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat osteoporosis, and related musculoskeletal diseases

JWENT explores AI, nanotech solutions for water, environmental challenges

TEHRAN – The 2026 special issue of the International Journal of Water and Environmental Nanotechnology (JWENT) focuses on exploring innovative and sustainable solutions to address challenges through the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and nanotechnology.  

IRCS, Intl. Organization for Migration to boost co-op 

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have discussed ways to boost collaborations on refugees.

Voluntary return of illegal Afghans up by 30% in October

TEHRAN – The voluntary return of undocumented Afghan refugees to their homeland via the Dogharon border terminal in the city of Taibad, northeastern Khorasan Razavi province, has increased by 30 percent since the beginning of autumn compared with summer.

As post-truce Gaza death toll nears 100, reports say Rafah blast was Israeli-triggered

Since the October truce took effect, Gaza’s health and government media offices say at least 97 Palestinians have been killed and some 230 wounded, while Israeli forces are accused of roughly 80 violations of the agreement.

Mechanized fleet joins Iran’s winter road maintenance operations

TEHRAN – Iran’s Road Maintenance and Transportation Organization has introduced new mechanized equipment to its winter road operations fleet to enhance snow and ice clearance efficiency across the country.

Tehran, Moscow conduct 80% of trade in rubles, rials amid deeper economic ties

TEHRAN – Over 80 percent of trade between Iran and Russia is now conducted in their national currencies, the rial and ruble, marking a major step toward financial independence and reduced reliance on third-party currencies, the head of the Russia–Iran Business Council said.

Gas transmission network fully prepared for winter, says NIIGC chief

TEHRAN – The National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) is fully prepared for the winter season and will ensure stable gas transmission nationwide through effective management and operational transformation, the company’s managing director, Saeed Tavakkoli, said.

Pakistan issues new executive order to boost barter trade with Iran

TEHRAN – Pakistan’s government has issued a new executive order aimed at promoting barter trade with Iran after months of consultation and review to address the concerns of both countries’ business communities, Pakistan’s ambassador to Tehran, Muhammad Mudassir Tipu, announced.

Artists from 13 countries to attend 4th Homam International Festival

TEHRAN – The 4th Homam International Festival for People with Disabilities will be held in Tehran from October 23 to 30, with the presence of more than 200 artists from 13 countries, the festival’s secretary Mohammad Reza Mashhadi said at a press conference on Saturday.

42nd TISFF exhibiting remarkable accomplishments in global short films

TEHRAN – Four non-competitive side programs will be held during the 42nd Tehran International Short Film Festival (TISFF), which kicked off in Tehran on Sunday.

Saber Kazemi comes out of coma

TEHRAN – Iranian international volleyball player Saber Kazemi has woken up from an induced coma.

Tehran hosts “Storm Architect” event on anniversary of Yehya Sinwar’s martyrdom

TEHRAN- On the anniversary of Commander Yehya Sinwar’s martyrdom, the House of Thinkers in Tehran hosted the event “Storm Architect” on Sunday.

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Decoding Larijani's two important missions in Moscow

TEHRAN - Arman-e-Emrooz analyzed Ali Larijani’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, saying it marked a pivotal diplomatic engagement.

Vessel which caught fire off Yemen coast not owned by Iran: Oil ministry

TEHRAN – An informed source at the Iranian Ministry of Petroleum told Mehr News Agency that the recent incident in the Gulf of Aden has nothing to do with the Iran, referring to an incident off the coast of Yemen where an oil tanker went up in flames on October 18, 2025.

Iran condemns killing of Sunni tribal chiefs by Israeli-linked terror groups

TEHRAN – The Quds Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has strongly condemned the killing of the elders of Baluch Sunni ethnic groups in the south east of the country at the hands of Israeli-linked terrorist groups.

Mossad agent executed in Iran following supreme court verdict

TEHRAN – Iran has executed a Mossad agent convicted of espionage and “waging war against God,” the Judiciary of Qom Province announced on Sunday, marking the latest in a series of counter-espionage actions against Israeli spy operations inside the country.

Armed Forces on full alert as Cmdr. says Iran’s defence capabilities continue to strengthen

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian commander says the country’s armed forces are on full alert and ready to deliver a stronger response than before should any new act of aggression be launched against the Islamic Republic.