More than 50 percent of the schools housing displaced Palestinians in Gaza have been bombed by Israeli occupation forces, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said, raising urgent concerns over the safety of schools and shelters in the strip, Middle East Monitor reported. UNICEF said Israel’s direct bombing of schools in Gaza has resulted

SHANGHAI – Geopolitical competition and value competition stand on the road to peace in today’s world, and it is difficult to avoid it both internationally and domestically. In a polarized world, there is almost no market for seeking and making friends by putting aside stereotypes and hatred over maintaining “absolute security” under the pretext of

TEHRAN – The 24th season of the Iran Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) is set to commence on Thursday, under a cloud of uncertainty, as venue and Video Assistant Referee (VAR) issues cast a shadow over the league’s start. Defending champions Persepolis will face Zob Ahan in an unusual situation. The match will be played

To understand the rise of Donald Trump, you don’t need to go to a diner in the Midwest or read “Hillbilly Elegy,” J.D. Vance’s memoir. You just need to know these basic facts: In 1980, white people accounted for about 80 percent of the U.S. population. In 2024, white people account for about 58 percent of

TEHRAN – On Sunday, Iran’s first three-level suspension bridge was inaugurated in the picturesque Vargehsaran tourist area of Sareyn, Ardabil, in a ceremony attended by Ezzatollah Zarghami, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.  The newly opened bridge, stretching 160 meters in length, two meters in width, and soaring 100 meters above the ground,

TEHRAN – An archaeological team has resumed excavation at Izgam-Dasht, a site with an estimated 4,000-year history in the western part of Mazandaran province, northern Iran. The site has previously yielded 17 ancient graves, Mohammadreza Khalatbari, the head of the archaeological team, told ISNA on Monday. “The site has undergone two previous excavation seasons. The

TEHRAN – The inaugural session of the strategic committee for the Hegmataneh site has taken place, marking the beginning of a sustained effort to build on the notion that led to the ancient site’s recent UNESCO World Heritage inscription. “The inclusion of Hegmataneh [better known as Ecbatana in Western sources] on the UNESCO World Heritage

TEHRAN – In a step towards bolstering cultural ties, the ambassador of Burkina Faso to Tehran, has met with the Iranian deputy minister of handicrafts. On Monday morning, Mohammadi Kaboureh and Maryam Jalali discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations in the field of handicrafts and traditional art, CHTN reported. Jalali pointed to the International Art

TEHRAN – In a bid to capitalize on its natural beauty and unique landscapes, Abbasabad is positioning itself as a premier destination for adventure tourism in northern Iran.  “With the necessary cooperation and teamwork, we can promote adventure tourism as Abbasabad’s signature brand,” said a local official in charge of tourism, emphasizing the region’s exceptional

TEHRAN – On Monday, Iranian Transport and Urban Development Minister Mehrdad Bazrpash announced the launch of a new marine service to facilitate the journey of Arbaeen pilgrims. Bazrpash confirmed that passenger vessels have been allocated to transport pilgrims from Iran to Iraq, marking a significant development in the logistics of this major religious event. “The