Desert transformation: County in Xinjiang finds prosperity in sands

"As a child, my dream was to escape Makit and distance myself from the Taklimakan Desert," recalled Reyhan Ehmet.

Outdoor activities fuel new growth in rural China

Vahid Hashemian takes charge of Persepolis

TEHRAN – Former Iran and Persepolis forward Vahid Hashemian has been named as new head coach of Persepolis football team .

By Alexander Ayertey Odonkor (Special commentator on current affairs for CGTN)

From BRICS to BRICS+: Implications for the Global South

The upcoming 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, will, for the first time, host an expanded grouping of 11 members and 10 partner countries, marking a significant milestone in BRICS history. Originally composed of four members – Brazil, Russia, India and China in 2006 – with South Africa joining in 2011, BRICS, from 2024 to 2025, admitted six new members – Ethiopia, Egypt, Iran, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates – becoming BRICS+.

Greater BRICS in motion: Progress and prospects ahead

The 17th BRICS Summit is set to take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from July 6 to 7. With its historic expansion, BRICS has entered a new stage of "Greater BRICS cooperation," characterized by broader participation, stronger representation, and rising global influence.

77% of Iranians 'proud' of response to Israel: survey

TEHRAN - At least 77 percent of Iranians say they felt proud of the Islamic Republic's response to the recent Israeli aggression on Iran, according to a latest survey conducted by the research division of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB).

Houthi: Iran's might forced Israel to halt aggression, set new equation

The leader of Yemen’s Ansarallah movement has highlighted Iran’s robust military response as the key factor that forced the Israeli regime to halt its recent aggression after 12 days.

No talks unless US abandons deception and commit to diplomacy, Iran says

TEHRAN - Iran’s Foreign Ministry says the United States must first prove its genuine commitment to diplomacy if Washington seeks further negotiations with Tehran on the country's nuclear program.

Tehran says Germany spreading 'fake news', sending 'devastating messages'

FM Araghchi censures German's 'explicit' support for Israel attack on Iran's nuclear sites

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday dismissed as “fake news” a statement by the German Foreign Office that Tehran's move in suspending cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency “eliminates any possibility of international oversight of the Iranian nuclear program.”

Iran discover fate at 2025 CAFA Nations Cup

TEHRAN – Iran national football team discovered their fate at the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup.

Jean Teulé’s “The Suicide Shop” to return to Homa Theater Hall

TEHRAN – The second round of the performance of “The Suicide Shop” directed by Hossein Nasiri will be staged at Homa Theater Hall in Tehran from July 8.

Iranian filmmaker Kasra Tirsahar to serve on jury of Genesis International Film Festival

TEHRAN – Iranian film director and producer Kasra Tirsahar will serve as a juror at this year’s edition of Genesis International Film Festival (GIFF).

Iranian short film “Raana” wins at Social World Film Festival

TEHRAN – The Iranian short film “Raana” written and directed by Ahmad Monajemi won an award at the 15th Social World Film Festival, which was held from June 22 to 29 in Sorrento, Italy.

Israel lost on the battlefield — and also in the diplomatic arena

TEHRAN – Although the Iran-Israel war began in the early hours of Friday, June 13, with the Zionist regime’s blatant aggression against Tehran—an act any fair-minded observer would condemn—it nonetheless drew mixed reactions from world leaders.

IRGC spokesman says next war on Israel will be more ‘destructive’

TEHRAN – Brigadier General Ali Mohammad Naeini, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) spokesman and deputy head of the Public Relations Department, says if Israel dares attack Iran again, it will receive a response far more “destructive” and “crushing” than previous military actions by Tehran. 

Gaza court gives Israeli-backed gang leader 10 days to surrender

A court in Gaza has given Yasser Abu Shabab, the leader of a criminal group backed by Israel, 10 days to surrender himself for trial.

Top officials honor war victims in Tehran ceremony, vow no backdown against Israel

TEHRAN – A grand commemoration ceremony was held in a large Tehran venue on Wednesday, where thousands of civilians as well as several military and political officials gathered to announce they were not backing down against the Zionist regime. 

TEHRAN PAPERS

Iran facing more than NATO

TEHRAN -Writing an article in the Etemad newspaper, ex-diplomat Nosratollah Tajik said: "Regarding the alleged objectives of Israel's aggressive attacks on our country's territorial integrity, it must be said that the main goal of Israel and the United States is to disrupt regional balance.

Fordow nuclear site ‘seriously damaged’, declares Araghchi 

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has stated that the recent U.S. airstrikes on the Fordow nuclear site have caused severe damage to the facility, though the full extent remains unclear.

IRGC reports operation against Israeli-linked sabotage elements in southeast Iran

TEHRAN – The Southeastern Regional Headquarters of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Ground Forces announced that 52 members of a terrorist network involved in acts of sabotage were either killed or apprehended during a recent security operation in Khash County, located in Iran’s southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan Province.

Egypt asks US to pressure Libya's Haftar not to back Turkey maritime deal

Egypt has asked the United States to intervene to prevent Libya's eastern parliament from ratifying a maritime deal with Turkey, multiple regional officials have told Middle East Eye.

Grossi could face trial in absentia for role in war against Iran

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian judiciary official has said that Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), could potentially face prosecution in absentia for his role in enabling recent U.S. and Israeli military aggression against Iran.

Israeli army kills Indonesian Hospital director, family

Marwan al-Sultan, the director of the Indonesian Hospital, has been killed along with his family in an Israeli attack in Gaza City, Al Jazeera Arabic reported.

Israeli minister calls for seizing ‘historic opportunity’ to annex West Bank

Justice Minister Yariv Levin says the current times offer a “historic opportunity” to seize the occupied West Bank, Israeli media reported.