Enthusiasm for Western-style festivities has quietly grown in Iran over the past decade.
Despite frequent crackdowns, cafés and restaurants in Tehran and other cities have increasingly hosted Christmas and Valentine’s events, with shopfronts…
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India given six-months exemption on American sanctions applicable to Chabahar port
New Delhi [India], October 30 (ANI): India has been granted exemption for six months from the American sanctions that were applicable on Chabahar port in Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.
Answering queries during the weekly…
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DIFF 2025 kicks off in hills: India's Oscar entry 'Homebound' witnesses long queue of cinephiles
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 30 (ANI): The 14th edition of the Dharamshala International Film Festival kick-started with hundreds of cinema enthusiasts gathering at Dharamshala from around the world, with India’s official Oscar…
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Iranian Para-Shooters win Gold, Bronze at Al-Ain Para Shooting World Cup
Shahi topped the podium in the women’s pistol final on the third day of the competitions, posting a score of 239 points to take the championship title. Teammate Fa’ezeh Ahmadi finished third with a score of 215.6 points,…
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Haredi Jews Stage Rally Against Military Conscription
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The protest comes at a time when political instability in the occupied territories is deepening, with speculation that ultra-Orthodox rabbis may withdraw support from Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition. Such a…
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Iran Returns To World Taekwondo Podium After Eight Years, Finishes Runner-Up In Wuxi, China
The tournament was held from October 23 to 30 in Wuxi, China, featuring 898 athletes from 179 countries.
Iranian athletes delivered a strong performance, earning three medals: a gold by Abolfazl Zandi, a silver by Mehdi Hajimousaei, and a…
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EU Parliament Seeking To Block Russian Media: Politico
The European Parliament is considering banning MEPs and staff from accessing RT, Sputnik, and other Russian news outlets through its IT infrastructure, according to a report by Politico.
The EU banned numerous Russian media outlets as part of…
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Iran presses Afghanistan over water rights from Harirud River
Iran is determined to secure its share of water from the Harirud River, a senior Iranian diplomat says, criticizing Afghanistan for restricting the natural flow through dam construction as the northeastern city of…
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Host China finishes World Taekwondo Championships with 1 silver, 8 bronzes
WUXI, China, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) — Host China concluded its campaign at the World Taekwondo Championships here on Thursday, as 20-year-old Zhang Chuling claimed a bronze medal in the women’s 53kg event, bringing the team’s final tally to one silver…
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Quetta–Zahedan Air Link to Boost Iran–Pakistan Tourism
Why it matters: Direct flights between Quetta and Zahedan will significantly boost tourism and trade between the two neighbouring countries.
The latest: According to Iran Press news agency from Islamabad, the official…
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