Minister emphasizes restoration of UNESCO-registered Soltaniyeh Dome

TEHRAN—Minister of Cultural Heritage Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has emphasized restoration of the UNESCO-registered Sotalniyeh Dome in Zanjan during his visit to this province.

Isfahan firms to promote Iran’s heritage at Madrid’s Fitur fair

TEHRAN--Five travel agencies from Isfahan province have been selected to participate in the Iranian pavilion at the Madrid International Fitur 2026 exhibition to introduce the city's cultural and historical capacities to the global tourists, said Amir Karamzadeh, tourism chief of the province.

3.5 million religious tourists visited Iran last year

TEHRAN – Tourism Minister Reza Salehi-Amiri has said that 3.5 million religious tourists from Iraq, the Persian Gulf region, Central Asia, and the Caucasus traveled to Iran during the past Persian year (1403), which ended on March 20, 2025.

South Korean ambassador says southeast Iran visit enriched his heritage insight

TEHRAN - The South Korean ambassador to Iran has said his recent personal visit to southeastern Iran, including a tour of the regional museum in Zahedan, gave him a deeper insight into the area’s cultural legacy and its connections to ancient Iranian traditions.

Bastam Castle, a lesser-known destination for domestic and foreign tourists

TEHRAN— Bastam Castle, in the north-central Semnan Province, is a lesser-known destination for both domestic and foreign tourists.

New opportunities emerging for investors: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN – Iranian president pointed to the country’s active presence in BRICS, SCO, and EAEU, and emphasized that these diplomatic interactions strengthen economic relations with neighbors and create a large market and new opportunities for merchants and investors.

Ashgabat to host 16th ‘Iran Project’ exhibition in late January 2026

TEHRAN – The 16th edition of the specialized Iran Project exhibition, focused on engineering and technical services, will be held in Ashgabat from January 28 to 30, 2026, after receiving official authorization from the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPO).

Iran inks 6-nation pact in Istanbul, bolstering its role as key transit gateway

TEHRAN – Iran, China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Turkey signed a multilateral agreement in Istanbul aimed at expanding rail freight movement along the southern branch of the Eurasian transit corridor, reinforcing Iran’s position as a core gateway for container traffic between China and Europe.

Tehran, Soul to beef up sci-tech co-op

TEHRAN – Farhad Yazdandoost, an official with the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, and Kim Junpyo, South Korea’s ambassador to Iran, have discussed ways to promote scientific and technological collaboration between the two countries.

Iran explores potentials to boost tech ties with Algeria, Kenya

TEHRAN – The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister, Sattar Hashemi, has held separate meetings with his Algerian and Kenyan counterparts, discussing ways to develop markets and enhance synergy to promote collaboration on smart government, space industry, digital economy, and cybersecurity.

National HIV testing campaign underway

TEHRAN – A national HIV testing campaign, organized by the health ministry, is being held for a month, starting from November 11, across the country.

DOE calls for implementing regional action plan to save Caspian Sea

TEHRAN – Sediqeh Torabi, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE), has called for implementing a regional action plan drafted by five littoral states for the conservation of the Caspian Sea.

Brazil's ex-president Bolsonaro detained as 27-year prison term looms  

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was taken into federal police custody on Saturday, Reuters reported Sunday, citing his lawyer, ending months of house arrest as he appealed a Supreme Court conviction for attacks on Brazil's democracy.

UN warns 1.1 million in Gaza tents face winter storms, flooding risk

More than 200 makeshift displacement sites housing hundreds of thousands of people in Gaza face severe flooding risk this winter, Al Jazeera reported Saturday, citing the latest UN humanitarian assessment.

International tribunal in Spain probes Israeli war crimes with witness testimony

A forum on Israel’s war crimes in Palestine has kicked off in Barcelona, Spain, Al Jazeera reported Saturday.

Israeli military bombs Rafah and Khan Younis despite ceasefire deal

The Israeli military carried out dozens of strikes and artillery shelling in the southern and northern Gaza Strip on Saturday morning, violating the ceasefire agreement, Anadolu reported, citing witnesses.

Mozafar focused on carrying Iran’s momentum onto world stage

TEHRAN - Iran coach Shahrzad Mozafar is focusing on carrying Iran’s momentum onto world stage at the inaugural FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup 2025.

Payman Maadi selected for jury panel at Marrakech International Film Festival

TEHRAN – Iranian actor Payman Maadi will serve as a member of the jury at the 22nd Marrakech International Film Festival which will take place from November 28 to December 6.

Tom Stoppard’s “After Magritte” on stage at Tehran Theater Complex

TEHRAN – The play “After Magritte” written by Tom Stoppard is on stage at the Medea Hall of the Tehran Theater Complex.

Mehrdad Oskouei’s “A Fox Under a Pink Moon” wins top award at IDFA

TEHRAN – The documentary “A Fox Under a Pink Moon” by Iranian filmmaker Mehrdad Oskouei won the top award of the 38th International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA), which was in the Netherlands.

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A new scenario for Iran

TEHRAN - In a commentary on Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman s visit to the White House, Shargh wrote: One of the most complex and sensitive aspects of this trip overshadowed by headlines about arms deals was the shift in Washington and Riyadh s joint approach toward the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Canada in no position to lecture others on human rights, says Tehran

TEHRAN – Iran has sharply rebuked Canada for presenting itself as a global defender of human rights, arguing that the country should instead face scrutiny for its own record of systemic racism and abuses against Indigenous peoples.

Another Israeli soldier indicted, in less than a week, for spying for Iran

TEHRAN – The Israeli regime has reportedly indicted, in less than a week, another one of its soldiers on charges of carrying out spying activities for Iran, including transferring sensitive information on a military site to an “Iranian handler.”

Iran, Brazil stress closer cooperation on all fronts

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Brazilian counterpart Mauro Vieira have, in a phone conversation, exchanged views on bilateral relations as well as international developments.

Presidential letter to Saudi Crown Prince was about Hajj, Iranian envoy clarifies

TEHRAN - The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Riyadh, Alireza Enayati, provided details regarding a letter sent by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.