US move against UN Gaza investigator comes as a shock 

TEHRAN – The United States’ decision to impose sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, has ignited a global outcry and intensified debates over international justice, the independence of UN mechanisms, and the limits of state power.  Announced by Secretary of State Marco

Exploring cultural richness of ‘pearl of Silk Road’ Kashgar

Located in the southwestern part of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Kashgar sits on a lush oasis nourished by the Yarkant River, which flows from the Karakoram Mountains. Since ancient times, traders and travelers crossing the Pamir Plateau have stopped here to rest, trade, and connect. This made Kashgar a key hub along the ancient Silk

Chinese online literature offers global readers a window into modern China

Once a niche form of entertainment, Chinese online literature, from serialized novels to adaptations in television, gaming, and animation, is emerging as a new cultural bridge to the world- drawing millions of international readers into its vivid narratives and offering a fresh perspective on contemporary China. In 2024, the overseas market for Chinese online literature

What’s in Tehran art galleries

An exhibition of paintings by a large number of artists is currently on view in an exhibition at Dena Gallery. The exhibition titled “Homeland” will run until July 18 at the gallery that can be found at 4 Sussan Alley off Qarani St. منبع

Russia’s Lavrov denounces US strikes on Iran as brazen NPT violation

TEHRAN – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov condemned recent U.S. military strikes against Iran during his address at the East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday, labeling the attacks a “violation of international law and the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).” Lavrov’s remarks follow the U.S.-Israeli 12-day war on Iran,

US-backed Israeli aggression a gross violation of intl. law: Iran envoy to UN

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has strongly condemned the Israeli regime’s U.S.-supported military offensive on Iran, describing it as a flagrant breach of international law and the UN Charter. In a formal letter submitted Thursday to UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Security Council President Asim Iftikhar

Iran’s Army Chief surveys units, stresses steadfast defense

TEHRAN – Major General Amir Hatami, Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s Army (Artesh), conducted an unannounced visit on Friday to Shahid Lashgari Airbase (First Tactical Air Base) in Tehran, accompanied by Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, Deputy Coordinator of the Army, and Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi, Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF). The high-level

‘Firmer reprisal’ awaits aggressors, Pezeshkian warns while demanding IAEA reform

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a stark warning to Israel and the United States on Wednesday, declaring that any renewed act of transgression against the Islamic Republic would be met with a “firmer and more chastening reprisal.” The statement came during a phone discussion with European Council President Antonio Costa, underscoring Tehran’s posture