TEHRAN–The ‘Forest to Desert’ project is an exceptional opportunity for tourism development in Shahroud county, Semnan province, said Shahroud Governor Mohammad-Hassan Asafari.
In a meeting with Head of Semnan Cultural Heritage Department,…
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Isfahan’s Vank Cathedral draws 500,000 visitors annually, Armenian council member says
TEHRAN – About 500,000 people visit Vank Cathedral in the Armenian district of [New] Jolfa in Isfahan each year, a member of the Armenian Caliphate Council of Isfahan said on Wednesday.
Narbeh Zharden Davoud told IRNA the figures show strong…
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Iranian armed forces ready to counter threats: IRGC general
Brigadier General Mohammad Karami made the comments during his visit to the ongoing Sahand-2025 joint anti-terrorism war game in East Azarbaijan, where he inspected the preparedness and morale of participating units and emphasized the need for…
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Iran Bans Online Streaming of World Cup Draw After US Visa Denials
Iran’s media regulator banned live streaming of the 2026 World Cup draw on Tuesday after the United States refused to issue visas to sev …
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Free Women’s Screenings You May Be Paying For During Open Enrollment
For women in their 30s, 40s and 50s, open enrollment quietly decides whether preventive care is truly free or surprisingly expensive. Two experts break down how ACA rules work in real life, what changes in 2026 and the common insurance traps that…
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Naqoura talks: Trojan Horse of economic and political normalization
BEIRUT—The Lebanese government’s decision to appoint former ambassador Simon Karam, a civilian with openly political positions, to lead the Lebanese delegation in the so-called Military Technical Committee meetings in Naqoura is not a…
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Libya war crimes suspect makes first appearance at ICC
A Libyan prison boss accused of overseeing murder, rape, and torture at a notorious detention centre appeared at the International Criminal Court Wednesday to face charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri,…
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Iran's strategic push for sovereign orbit with upgraded versions of Pars-1 and Nahid-2
Iran prepares to launch upgraded Pars-1 and Nahid-2 satellites by early 2026, advancing multispectral imaging, communications capability, and a broader roadmap toward an integrated, self-reliant space constellation.
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UN Tourism chief offers full support for Iran’s plan to develop intl. investment guide
TEHRAN – The UN Tourism chief has praised Iran’s recent institutional reforms and investment initiatives, saying the agency is ready to help prepare an international guide for tourism investment in the Islamic Republic.
Zurab Pololikashvili,…
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Police surround home of National Salvation Front leader – Middle East Monitor
The Tunisian opposition group, National Salvation Front, said on Tuesday evening that police were surrounding the home of the party’s senior leader, Ahmed Nejib Chebbi, likely preparing to arrest him after he was…
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