TEHRAN-The estimated number of purchased books at the 35th Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) is around 3.5 million, with the total sales of the fair amounting to 5,920 billion rials ($10 million), the spokesperson of the fair Ali Ramezani announced. The 35th edition of the TIBF was held from May 8 to 18 in Tehran’s

TEHRAN – Home to a great number of walnut trees, Gerdoo (meaning walnut in Persian) valley, located in southern Arak, Iran, is a pleasant ambiance to escape from the hustle and bustle of big cities. Spanning approximately 100 hectares in southern Arak, the valley is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, picturesque villages, and diverse natural

TEHRAN – Nabih Berri, the Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament, has arrived in Tehran accompanied by a delegation to participate in the commemoration ceremony dedicated to the martyred president and the martyrs of service. His presence underscores the strong ties between Lebanon and Iran. Berri’s delegation comprises Caretaker Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib, Vice Head

TEHRAN – Jagdeep Dhankhar, the Vice President of India, has arrived in Tehran, on top of a delegation, to offer condolences on the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, and their companions. Upon his arrival, Dhankhar paid tribute to the martyrs Raisi and Amir Abdollahian, expressing his wishes for the

TEHRAN- Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy, has paid tribute to the late President Ebrahim Raisi, emphasizing his grassroots approach, tireless work ethic, and deep commitment to the principles of velayat. Speaking at President Raisi’s funeral ceremony in Tehran on Wednesday, Tangsiri highlighted the essential qualities that Raisi

In recent months, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and others have pointed to an increase in food insecurity and ‘hunger hotspots’ in various parts of Asia and the Pacific. While conflicts and climate crises can carry some of the blame, we must acknowledge that the slow but steady erosion of

TEHRAN – Less than three years after the late Ebrahim Raisi took power as Iran’s president, the country has gained great achievements in joining major international organizations. Iran had long been seeking to secure full membership in Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) but it did not happen before the rule of President Raisi. The country first

TEHRAN – The Global Alliance of Special Economic Zones (GASEZ) has recognized Isfahan Science, Technology Town (ISTT) as a 2023 Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) model zone partner for its commitment towards sustainable development. The 2nd GASEZ Annual Conference took place on November 9, 2023, in Barcelona, Spain, IRNA reported. Two hundred stakeholders from the SEZ

TEHRAN –Loss of biological diversity, upon which human existence and wellbeing depend, threatens the whole earth, while each individual can play a key role in its preservation. The International Day for Biodiversity is celebrated every year on May 22, it highlights that biological diversity resources are the pillars upon which humans build civilizations. In December

TEHRAN –A Persian yellow deer was born in Dez National Park, southwestern Khuzestan province; it is the first yellow deer born in its natural habitat, not in captivity. The forests around Karkheh and Dez rivers in Khuzestan province are the primary habitats of the Persian yellow deer, IRNA reported. A few days ago, camera traps happened