Pars Today – At the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw ceremony, Donald Trump received the new “FIFA Peace Prize”, which quickly sparked severe criticism. FIFA’s decision was seen as an attempt to strengthen political and economic ties with…
Category: 1. Iran
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Worrying Rise in Suicides Among Israeli Reserve Soldiers
Why it matters:
The crisis underscores how the ongoing war and policies pursued by Netanyahu’s government are not only devastating Gaza but also eroding the mental resilience of Israel’s own forces.
The big…
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Infantino’s contradiction: FIFA’s breach of neutrality and praise for Trump sparks criticism
Pars Today – Awarding the first FIFA Peace Award to Donald Trump, President of the United States, has triggered a wave of political and critical reactions—an action that called into question the claimed neutrality of football.
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South Korea’s positive signal to Isfahan’s economy
TEHRAN- During his visit to Isfahan Province, South Korean Ambassador to Iran Kim Junpyo paid a visit to the Isfahan Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture, where he met with Amir Keshani, the chamber’s president. They discussed…
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News | Aref: Non-peaceful nuclear applications not in Iran’s vocabulary / Europe’s decision for war with Russia
Pars Today – The First Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran stated that non-peaceful nuclear applications are not part of the Islamic Republic’s principles.
On Saturday, Mohammad Reza Aref, First Vice President of the…
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30th International Children and Youth Theater Festival
TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – The 30th International Children and Youth Theater Festival in Hamedan opened with a lively parade of 120 theatrical puppets from Avicenna’s Mausoleum to Imam Khomeini Square.
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Netflix’s Warner Bros acquisition sparks backlash
WASHINGTON: Netflix faced fierce criticism on Friday (Dec 5) over its blockbuster deal to acquire Warner Bros, the storied Hollywood studio.
The streaming giant is already viewed as a pariah in some Hollywood circles, largely due to its reluctance…
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SoftBank in talks to buy digital infra firm DigitalBridge, source says
Dec 5 : SoftBank is in talks to acquire digital infrastructure firm DigitalBridge, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday, as the Japanese conglomerate seeks to tap the firm’s AI-linked portfolio.
The deal could be struck by the…
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US official denounces EU’s fine of Musk’s X, says Europe is taxing Americans
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WASHINGTON, Dec 5 : The chairman of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission denounced the EU’s fine of Elon Musk’s social media company X on Friday for breaching…
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Hollywood unions alarmed by Netflix’s $72 billion Warner Bros deal
Dec 5 : Hollywood unions and theater owners on Friday sounded the alarm over Netflix’s proposed $72 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, warning the deal would cut jobs, concentrate power and reduce theatrical movie releases if the deal…
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