Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for shooting Palestinian prisoners in the head, Middle East Monitor reported. Stirring controversy with his recent statements regarding Palestinian prisoners, Ben-Gvir said: “Prisoners should be shot in the head instead of being given more food.” The minister addressed the issue of prison conditions by stating: “It

Just a day after the ceremonial lighting of the Paris 2024 Olympic flame in Greece on April 16, accompanied by oaths to friendship and solidarity, French authorities began evicting hundreds of migrants from France’s largest squat in Vitry-sur-Seine, south of Paris. Those evicted were encouraged to board buses that would take them to other parts of France. It was

TEHRAN – The UNESCO-registered Sassanid Archaeological Landscape of the Fars Region is set to undergo some tourism-friendly projects. The property is composed of eight selected archaeological site components in three geographical areas Firuzabad, Bishapur, and Sarvestan, all located in the Fars province of southern Iran. More precisely, it includes​ fortification structures, palaces, reliefs, and city

TEHRAN – In a significant move to enhance bilateral relations, Iran and Vietnam have discussed signing a cooperation agreement aimed at expanding tourism between the two countries. On Monday, Ali-Asghar Shalbafian, the Iranian deputy tourism minister, met with Hoang Dao Cuong, the deputy minister of culture, sports, and tourism of Vietnam, to discuss strengthening tourism

TEHRAN – Golestan province in northern Iran seeks to expand its tourism industry by implementing comprehensive measures to ensure that all tourist destinations, products, and services are accessible to everyone, regardless of physical limitations, disabilities, or age. In a recent meeting dedicated to accessible tourism, a number of local officials, representatives of Gorgan’s executive bodies,

TEHRAN – A multi-sided agreement to map out a comprehensive restoration and revitalization of Arak’s historical bazaar was signed on Monday. The agreement has been reached by the provincial government, Arak Governorship, Arak Municipality, the City Council, the Provincial Office of Endowments and Charity Affairs, the Provincial Department of Cultural Heritage and Tourism, and the

TEHRAN – Breathing new life into Isfahan’s historical Risbaf Factory, which had been closed since the 2000s, an international handicraft center is planned to be established within the business unit. “The handicraft center will transform the historical Risbaf Factory into a hub for artisans from around the world,” said a local official speaking at a

TEHRAN – In an effort to protect Kerman’s cultural heritage, local authorities have arrested two individuals involved in illegal excavations in southern Iran and seized 140 historical artifacts including coins and pottery pieces. Two individuals have been arrested for their involvement in illegal excavations at the heights of Jopar in Kerman province, IRNA reported. The

The justice system, long reliant on tradition and human judgment, faces a potential revolution with the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in legal decision-making. Data’s ever-increasing presence raises the question: can algorithms, with their speed and logic, replace the wisdom and nuanced understanding of human judges? While the concept of an “algorithmic jury” seems futuristic,

TEHRAN –According to a report released by the Web of Science database, Iran (with 17,458 documents) ranks first in neural network technology as well as multi-agent systems (with 351 documents) among Islamic countries. The report has included data in a twenty-year period from 2004 to 2023. The country secures a ranking of 6th in neural