A week before Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, family members, and friends gather by bunches of open fires and keep them lit till dawn.
The annual festival dates back 2,500 years and has its roots in pre-Islamic Persia.
Ancient Iranians marked…
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Iranian people mark Charshanbe Suri with anti-regime activities |
Fearing protests during the Fire Festival (Charshanbe Suri), celebrated on the last Tuesday of the Persian calendar year, Iran’s regime engaged in extensive security measures across the country. At the same time, the regime is engaging in…
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As US war with Iran looms, Arab capitals look to ‘de-risk’
As conflict between Tehran and Washington escalates and war lowers over the horizon, “de-risking” has become a mantra in Arab capitals astride the Persian Gulf.
Tensions between Iran and the United States have risen sharply since Donald Trump…
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Whether it’s talks or war, we’ll suffer all the same
US president Donald Trump has sent Iran’s leader a letter, we’re told, and that it’s significant. It probably is, but nobody I know seems to think so.
“They keep saying Iran is at a crossroads. Is it really a crossroads if it drags on for…
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Exiled Iranian journalist testifies against two men accused of trying to kill her
MANHATTAN (CN) – Two summers ago, journalist and activist Masih Alinejad encountered a “gigantic” man in the driveway of her Brooklyn home.
They had an awkward interaction. Alinejad said that the man was talking; she shouted, “What?” But the…
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Beyond the bricks: CIPCC’s memorable expedition to the Great Wall of China
BEIJING- Imagine standing atop a structure that snakes across mountains as far as the eye can see. The Great Wall of China is more than just bricks and stones. It’s a symbol of history, resilience, and human ingenuity.
On Tuesday, I was part of…
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Defense Minister Reaffirms Yemen’s Unwavering Support for Gaza – World news
He also pledged Yemen’s full combat readiness to retaliate against enemies’ acts of provocation and aggression in kind, warning that the nation’s Armed Forces were set to engage in drawn-out naval confrontations with the adversaries in the…
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EU Politicians Make Push For Radio Free Europe Funding After Trump Cuts
President Donald Trump suggested during a call with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the United States take ownership of Ukraine’s power plants as he seeks to bridge a wide divide between Moscow and Kyiv and secure a full…
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EU Politicians Make Push For Radio Free Europe Funding After Trump Cuts
President Donald Trump suggested during a call with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the United States take ownership of Ukraine’s power plants as he seeks to bridge a wide divide between Moscow and Kyiv and secure a full…
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A brief history of Medicaid and America’s long struggle to establish a health care safety net
The Medicaid system has emerged as an early target of the Trump administration’s campaign to slash federal spending. A joint federal and state program, Medicaid provides health insurance coverage for more than 72 million people, including…
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