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UNESCO lists Iran’s Hegmataneh as world heritage site

UNESCO has listed Hegmataneh, a well-known ancient area in western Iran, as a world heritage site.

Russia’s largest bank to participate in major Iranian financial event

The secretary of the policy-making council of the 14th Iranian financial industry event says Russia’s largest bank which holds an asset value of 290 billion dollars, will certainly participate in this year's Stock Exchange, Bank and Insurance Exhibition in the Islamic Republic.

Israel expands evacuation order for Gaza’s Khan Younis

The Israeli military has issued new evacuation orders in Khan Younis that further expand into an area where displaced Palestinians have been forced to shelter in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Dozens killed, scores wounded in Israeli attack on girls’ school in Gaza

Israeli air strikes on a girls' school in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, killed at least 30 people and wounded over 100 others on Saturday, the Palestinian health ministry has announced.

Islamabad claims 50,000 Pakistani pilgrims disappeared in Iraq

Almost 50,000 Pakistani pilgrims have disappeared in Iraq, Islamabad's minister for religious affairs has claimed.

Iranian offices, banks closed on Sunday amid unprecedented heat

All institutions, offices, and banks across in Iran will be closed on Sunday in order to sidestep health issues and energy consumption hike in extreme summer heat.

US armed Israel with 25,000-plus bombs, missiles since onset of Gaza war: Report

The United States has reportedly armed Israel with upwards of 25,000 bombs and missiles since October 7, 2023, which marked the onset of Tel Aviv’s yet-ongoing war against the Gaza Strip.

Italy says to appoint ambassador to Syria

Italy has decided to appoint an envoy to Syria "to turn a spotlight" on the country, its foreign minister announced on Friday, making it the first G7 nation to relaunch its diplomatic mission in Damascus since war consumed the nation.

UN says over 180k displaced from Gaza’s Khan Younis in four days

More than 180,000 Palestinians have fled bombardment around the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis in four days, the United Nations has announced.

Britain dropping objection to ICC arrest warrant for Israel’s PM

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will drop London's objection to an arrest warrant being issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying it was a matter for the court.

A third of all nations on earth under US sanctions: Report

The US government currently imposes sanctions on one third of the world in a situation that disproportionately affects low-income countries – 60 percent of which are under US sanctions of some kind – according to an analysis of the White House’s long-standing policy of economic warfare by the Washington Post.

Farmers cultivate rice in paddy fields in Iran’s Mazandaran

Rice farmers in the northern Iranian province of Mazandaran are busy cultivating rice these days, which is an integral part of their heritage.

US admits spread of disinformation about Chinese Covid vaccine

The US military has admitted that it ran a clandestine campaign aimed at discrediting China’s Sinovac vaccine in the Philippines and across Asia and West Asia, Reuters has reported.

Kremlin warns of retaliation over EU’s use of Russia’s frozen assets for Ukraine support

Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov responded to European Union (EU) moves to pilfer interest from frozen Russian assets to pay for military aid to Ukraine, warning that such actions will not go unanswered.

Extreme heat closes public institutions in Iran

All public institutions in Iran, except for service-providing and emergency centers, cut short working hours on Saturday due to health and energy consumption concerns.

Hamas says Harris starts her presidential campaign with lies

Palestinian group Hamas has announced that US Vice President and the Democratic nominee Kamala Harris began her campaign for the presidential elections with “fabricated lies, disregarding the human rights she pretends to protect".

4 Iranian pilgrims still in Saudi Arabia 

4 Iranian pilgrims still in Saudi Arabia  The deputy of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization says 4 Iranians out of the total number of pilgrims are still in Saudi Arabia. 

Iranian women honor hijab in Tehran’s Azadi stadium 

The 100,000-seat Azadi sports stadium in the Iranian capital Tehran was packed on Thursday with the participation of the

Iran producing non-animal halal meat 

Iranian researchers have managed to produce halal meat in lab to fulfill part of the need of the Muslims in the world. 

Envoy: Chinese delegation has important message for Iran president-elect

China’s ambassador to Tehran says a high-ranking Chinese delegation will travel to Iran to take part in the inauguration ceremony of the Iranian President-Elect Massoud Pezeshkian and convey an important message from Beijing.

Iran president-elect renews pledge he would promote ‘justice’

Iran’s newly-elected President Massoud Pezeshkian has once again reiterated his vow that he would make efforts to spread justice in Iran during his term in office.

Official: Incoming Iranian cabinet nominees list being finalized 

Iran’s former foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in charge of a council that picks cabinet members for President-Elect Massoud Pezeshkian’s administration, said the list of the cabinet members will soon be announced.

Iran’s Pezeshkian lambastes US for rolling out red carpet for ‘criminal’ Netanyahu

Iran’s President-Elect Massoud Pezeshkian has castigated the US Congress for hosting the Israeli regime’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and ignoring months-long international outcry against the occupying regime’s massacre in the Gaza Strip. 

Iran’s Leader highlights support for Palestine, youth resistance

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution, made significant remarks concerning the global support for Palestine and the resilience of Iranian youth.

Russian, Syrian leaders meet in Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad in the Kremlin on Wednesday evening.