AFC World Cup qualifiers face postponement

TEHRAN – FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) met at the Home of FIFA to discuss football activities in Asia and considered to postpone upcoming World Cup qualifiers over the novel coronavirus.

By Salman Parviz

As a new era unveils, who is in charge?

Political wrangling as we enter uncharted territory

As the era of American hegemony ends pundits ask what will take its place. From crackdowns in Hong Kong, to start of another era of protests in Lebanon and Iraq, to tensions in Syria and Yemen, to Iran-U.S. standoff, to brutal police crackdowns on Yellow Vest protesters in Paris, to the unpredictability of the scene in South America, including looming crisis in Chile and Venezuela’s scramble for power, flurry of missiles launched by North Korea, Japan, and South Korea’s intelligence-sharing dispute, to 1.9 million stateless in northeastern state of Assam, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to strip Indian-controlled part of Kashmir of its autonomy last August, declaring “A new era has begun.”

Chinese envoy admires Iran’s stance against U.S. anti-Beijing measures 

TEHRAN - Chung Hua, the Chinese ambassador to Tehran, on Monday voiced his country’s appreciation for Iran’s stance against the White House’s anti-Chinese measures. 

Iran beat Hong Kong in World Cup qualifier

TEHRAN – Iran national football team defeated Hong Kong 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 on Tuesday.

Cuba condemns interference in China’s internal affairs

Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the issue of a declaration condemns interference in China’s internal affairs.

WCQ: Iran look for strong start

TEHRAN – Iran national football team are hoping to open their account with a victory in Group C against Hong Kong at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and AFC Asian Cup China 2023.

WCQ: Iran squad named for Hong Kong match

TEHRAN - Iran coach Marc Wilmots has named a 23-man squad for the match against Hong Kong at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and AFC Asian Cup China 2023.

Chinese, Hong Kong travel agencies to launch fam tour across Iran

TEHRAN - A group of travel marketers and tour operators form southern China and Hong Kong will soon launch a weeklong familiarization tour across Iran with the aim of acquainting with its tourist destinations.

Iran ease past Hong Kong at Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran overpowered Hong Kong in straight sets (25-20,25-15,25-15) in Pool A of the 20th Asian Senior Women’s Volleyball Championship on Tuesday.

Iran’s road to 2022 World Cup starts on Sept. 1

TEHRAN – Iran national football team will start their journey to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on Sept. 1.

Iran waives visas for Hongkongers

TEHRAN – The Iranian government has waived visa requirements for visitors from Hong Kong, a measure also adopted for Chinese passport holders earlier this year.

Iranian athletes win two gold at Asian Youth Championships

TEHRAN - Arsalan Ghashghaei and Mohammad Reza Rahmanifar won two gold medals at the Asian Youth Athletics Championships in Hong Kong on Sunday.

Iranian duo win two bronzes at Asian Youth Athletics Championships

TEHRAN - Fatemeh Sima Shadkam and Sahand Nouri both won bronze medals for Iran at the 2019 Asian Youth Athletics Championships.

Iran blames Chinese vessel for Sanchi incident

TEHRAN – Iran has blamed the Chinese vessel CF Crystal for changing its direction which led to a deadly collision with the Sanchi oil tanker carrying 30 Iranian sailors on January 6.

Iran defeat Hong Kong at Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship

Iran bucked a slow start to wallop Hong Kong, 21-25, 25-19, 25-18, 25-15 and keep their dream of occupying a more decent placing alive at the SMM 19th Asian Senior Women’s Volleyball Championship.

Iranian fencers win medals at Asian championships

Mohammad Rahbari and Ali Pakdaman won two silver and bronze medal in the 2017 Asian Fencing Championships.

Art Basel to showcase photos by Abbas Kiarostami 

TEHRAN – Art Basel, the giant Swiss art fair, plans to showcase a final photography series from world-renowned Iranian auteur Abbas Kiarostami in an exhibition during its Hong Kong edition in spring.