A few years ago, in August 2019, I was invited to the Counterpoint Belgrade seminar (“The Role of Art in Times of Crisis and War”) due to the translation of my books into Serbian.
This one-day conference was hosted by Vladan Vukosavljević, the…
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Iran-backed militias’ election gains may expand Tehran’s sway in Iraq – FT
The Coordination Framework—a coalition of pro-Iran parties and factions within the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU)—have refrained from engaging in direct conflict with Israel since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
Their low profile stands…
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Malaysia recovers more bodies from capsized Rohingya refugee boat | Rohingya
NewsFeed Malaysian search and rescue teams discovered five more bodies off the coast of Langkawi Monday after a boat packed with mostly refugees from Myanmar capsized. Police and maritime officials say 21 bodies have been recovered so far.
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Israeli president begins first-ever visit to Zambia in bid to break diplomatic isolation – Middle East Monitor
Israeli President Isaac Herzog began a visit to Zambia on Monday, his first-ever trip to the southern African country, Anadolu reports.
“Africa is the future,” Herzog posted on US social media company X.
Israel…
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Iran Boosts Defense Production Post-War, Says Minister
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The statement underscores Iran’s drive to expand domestic defense capabilities while integrating private-sector partnerships. It highlights the government’s effort to reassure the public about military…
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Iranian short film wins at Hollywhut Horror Film Festival
TEHRAN – The second Hollywhut Horror Film Festival, held in Hollywood, California, has announced its winners, and the Iranian short film “Corpusruptus” directed by Saeed Amirifard is among them.
A production of the Kermanshah Office of the…
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Iran wins six awards at Minsk International Film Festival “Listapad”
TEHRAN – Iran won six awards at the 31st Minsk International Film Festival “Listapad,” which was held from October 31 to November 7, in Belarus.
“The Catcher in the Rye,” (also known as “Guardian of the Field”) directed by…
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Iranian documentary “Two Sisters” honored at Tokyo Docs 2025
TEHRAN – The Iranian documentary “Two Sisters” directed by Farahbakhsh Farhidnia and produced by Yaser Talebi and Setareh Zare won an award at the Tokyo Docs 2025 in Japan.
The film was honored with the Al Jazeera Documentary Channel…
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Arasbaran Cultural Center reviews Robert Zemeckis’ “The Walk”
TEHRAN- “The Walk”, a 2015 biographical drama film by American filmmaker Robert Zemeckis, went on screen at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Sunday.
The film screening was followed by a review session attended by Iranian critic…
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Ammar Popular Film Festival unveils official poster
TEHRAN- The 16th edition of the Ammar Popular Film Festival unveiled an official poster for its international section during a press conference held in Tehran on Monday.
Yemeni cartoonist Kamal Sharaf has designed the poster that features a…
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