Crowd in London protest France after British Palestinian doctor's entry denied

A group of protesters demonstrated outside the French Embassy in London Saturday after Paris denied entry to a famed Palestinian British surgeon who served as a doctor in Gaza soon after Israel launched its offensive on the enclave.

British-Palestinian surgeon barred from entering France

Professor Ghassan Abu-Sittah, the British-Palestinian rector of the University of Glasgow and a reconstructive surgeon, has said he has been denied entry to France, where he was due to make a speech at the Senate.

The role of climate, and floods in shaping ancient Persian Gulf civilizations

In a groundbreaking research endeavor, scientists have uncovered the intricate relationship between climate change and floods in shaping the ancient Persian Gulf human settlements.

Man detained by Paris police after incident at Iran consulate

TEHRAN - French authorities have apprehended a man who reportedly threatened to detonate explosives at Iran's consulate in Paris. However, upon inspection, no explosives were found in his possession.

Iranian military says will “cut the foot of aggressor”

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian military spokesman warned on Monday night that Iran will “cut the foot of any aggressor” if its territory comes under attack, warning the U.S., Britain, France and Germany to stop supporting the Zionist regime of Israel.

France to deliver old armored vehicles, new missiles to Ukraine

France will deliver hundreds of old armored vehicles and new surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine in its war against Russia, French Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu said on Sunday.

Ukraine map shows French troop locations in potential intervention: Newsweek

French President Emmanuel Macron's push to deploy troops to Ukraine could yet prove the first domino of an official NATO military presence in the war-torn country, even while Russia's grinding frontline assaults and nationwide bombing campaign continue.

Europe finally seems to be considering a future without U.S. nuclear umbrella: Spiegel

“Scholz is betting everything on Biden’s re-election”

In a commentary on Feb. 16, Spiegel International analyzed the threats faced by the Western world as Donald Trump, who has a high chance of grabbing power in the White House, said on Feb. 11 that he would encourage Russia to do “whatever the hell they want” to any NATO member country that doesn’t meet spending guidelines on defense.

Rare Martian meteorites put on view at Tehran exhibit

TEHRAN – On Tuesday, two Martian meteorites were put on show following an unveiling ceremony held at the Azadi Tower’s Meteorite Museum in Tehran.

Iran calls for intl. cooperation to effectively prevent terrorism

TEHRAN- The foreign minister of Iran has demanded that the world community should step up its efforts to combat terrorism in all of its manifestations.

2,700-year-old massive sculpture unearthed in Iraq

TEHRAN – An archaeological team has unearthed a 2,700-year-old alabaster sculpture of the winged hybrid sculpture, whose head has been cut off.

Prehistorical water system uncovered at legendry Sialk Hills

TEHRAN — An archaeological team has uncovered a prehistorical water system during excavations in Sialk Hills, located near Kashan, central Iran.

By Elham Reza Dashti

How West Africa’s economy is held captive by France

NIGERIA - France used to rule West Africa and most of its other colonial territories through the "Indigénat" or the “Empire of Law”. Paris exerted dominance on Africans through various cruel and inhumane laws and regulations.

By Mona Hojat Ansari

African Domino

The recent series of coups in West African countries has reignited discussions about France's ongoing colonialism in the continent.

‘U.S. action is the yardstick not its words’

Nuclear deal can be restored if US shows seriousness: Iran FM 

TEHRAN – If the U.S. shows seriousness in the negotiations the 2015 nuclear deal can be put on the right track, the Iranian foreign minister said on Saturday, suggesting in that situation all parties will return to their compliance under agreement.

Lal Pari: Indian travelers reach majestic Isfahan on 73-year-old car

TEHRAN— A team of Indian adventurers riding on a 1950 MG YT and camper van has reached Isfahan, which is widely known as “half the world”.

Indian adventurers riding 1950 MG YT reach Iran in their 12,000-km epic journey

TEHRAN—Indian adventurers riding 1950 MG YT have arrived on Iranian soil on their 12,000-km itinerary which crosses 16 countries toward England.

By Ali Karbalaei 

Gabon coup latest African domino effect against French neo-colonialism

Military takeover in Gabon brings fresh headaches for France in Africa

TEHRAN - In another blow to France this week, Gabon's military overthrew the very wealthy President Ali Bongo soon after he was declared the winner in elections that had been roundly condemned as fraudulent.

France seeking to return to Iran nuclear deal: Macron

TEHRAN – France would like to return to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran and have clear information on Iran’s nuclear activities, President Emmanuel Macron said in a speech to French diplomats on Monday, Nour News reported.

Relics recovered from France, UK on show at Tehran museum

TEHRAN – To mark a triumph of cultural diplomacy, the National Museum of Iran has put on show a number of smuggled relics recovered from France and the UK.

Spies from Sweden, France, and Britain in Iran’s captivity 

Over 50 intelligence services have set up Iran desk

TEHRAN- Esmaeil Khatib, Iran’s Minister of Intelligence, revealed on Sunday that spies from Sweden, France, and Britain are in Iran’s captivity and that some of them had been put to death despite external pressure.