Three countries withdraw from Eurovision 2026 over Israel’s participation
Ireland, Spain and the Netherlands have announced that they will withdraw from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in protest over Israel’s inclusion in the event.
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Iran dismisses PGCC claim over Persian Gulf islands as unfounded
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baqaei, condemned the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council for persisting with the United Arab Emirates’ baseless and inaccurate assertions regarding the Iranian islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tu…
Iran marks 20th anniv. of fallen media, army personnel
A ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the martyrs from Iran’s media community and the Army of the Islamic Republic was held in Tehran.
Six Iranian athletes ranked in world karate top ten
Following the World Karate Championships held in Cairo, Egypt, the World Karate Federation has released its latest global rankings, placing six Iranian athletes among the top ten in their categories.
Tasnim: Reports suggest rise in cancer cases among MEK women in Albania camp amid restrictions on medical access
A source familiar with the situation inside the Albanian camp housing members of the anti-Iran Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK) terrorist group says that a significant number of women residing there have recently developed cancer, while access to medical servi…
Iran’s speaker at Asian Parliamentary Assembly: “Era of dominance by one or two powers is over”
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared that global power dynamics are shifting toward Asia, telling delegates at the Asian Parliamentary Assembly’s Standing Committee on Political Affairs in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashh…
Iran’s Hormozgan Province reports first death from H3N2 influenza as transmission wave intensifies
The Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, in southern Iran, has confirmed the province’s first death linked to the H3N2 influenza virus, warning that the region has entered an accelerated and firmly established transmission wave.
Iranian lawmakers approve 14-coin cap for enforcing marriage portion, triggering strong reactions
Iran’s parliament on Wednesday approved a proposal to cap the enforceable portion of mahrieh, the mandatory marriage gift, to 14 gold coins, a decision that quickly sparked widespread public and political debate.
Iran health official warns of unprecedented decline in fertility, rapid shift toward aging society
A senior Iranian health official has warned that Iran is experiencing one of the fastest fertility declines in the world, placing the country on track for a rapid demographic transition toward an aging population.
Autumn colors draw visitors to Alishtar in Iran’s Lorestan
Autumn has brought a wave of color to Lorestan Province, turning the region into one of Iran’s most scenic seasonal landscapes.