Iran
Iranians to resume hajj in Saudi Arabia after 2016 boycott
Middle East
March 19, 2017
Iranians to resume hajj in Saudi Arabia after 2016 boycott
Iran says it has reached an agreement with Saudi Arabia for 85,000 Iranian pilgrims to attend the hajj after Tehran…
In photos: Canine shelter takes on Tehran’s stray dog problem humanely
Life & Style
March 16, 2017
In photos: Canine shelter takes on Tehran’s stray dog problem humanely
On a cold winter morning in the Iranian capital recently, a homeless dog lay basking in the sun's rays for…
US travel ban leaves LGBT refugees in limbo
Life & Style
March 13, 2017
US travel ban leaves LGBT refugees in limbo
Beaten by his brother because of his sexual orientation while growing up in Iran, Ramtin Zigorat's greatest wish is to…
Russia, Turkey, Iran to press ahead with Syria talks: Kazakhstan
Middle East
March 13, 2017
Russia, Turkey, Iran to press ahead with Syria talks: Kazakhstan
Russia, Turkey and Iran are pressing ahead with a fresh round of Syria talks in Kazakhstan, Kazakh Foreign Minister Kairat…
Netanyahu turns to Putin for help containing Shia influence
Middle East
March 9, 2017
Netanyahu turns to Putin for help containing Shia influence
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is due to meet Russian President Putin in Moscow. They're expected to discuss the growing Shia…
Ahead of king’s visit, China says hopes Saudi, Iran can resolve problems
Middle East
March 8, 2017
Ahead of king’s visit, China says hopes Saudi, Iran can resolve problems
Describing China as a friend to both Saudi Arabia and Iran, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday he…
Trump’s new executive order on travel and immigration
World
March 7, 2017
Trump’s new executive order on travel and immigration
President Donald Trump signed a new executive order on travel and immigration on Monday, March 6. Importantly, the new executive…
Netanyahu to meet Putin, says Iran seeks permanent foothold in Syria
Middle East
March 6, 2017
Netanyahu to meet Putin, says Iran seeks permanent foothold in Syria
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday to voice opposition to…
Iran’s ‘The Salesman’ wins Oscar for best foreign language film
Cinema/TV
February 27, 2017
Iran’s ‘The Salesman’ wins Oscar for best foreign language film
Iran's "The Salesman," a drama about honor and revenge in a modern marriage, won the Oscar on Sunday for best…
US nuclear arsenal must be at ‘top of the pack’: Trump
World
February 24, 2017
US nuclear arsenal must be at ‘top of the pack’: Trump
President Donald Trump said on Thursday he wants to ensure the US nuclear arsenal is at the "top of the…