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Rouhani urges restoring security, peace in Iraq

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday called for restoring security, peace, and tranquility in Iraq as they are Iran's serious concern.

Indian minister due in Iran in May to start full-scale operations in Chabahar

New Delhi expects to start full-scale operations at Iran’s Chabahar port by the end of May, India’s Ports and Shipping Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said.

New Delhi art exhibition featuring 40 masterpieces by 20 Indian greats

In a tribute to Indian art legends, who exhibited sustained commitment to art since the early 20th century, a new art exhibition in New Delhi is showcasing over 40 luxury art works by the country's 20 master artists of all times.

Rouhani to inaugurate 50 projects in FTZs in next two weeks: Official

The Iranian Free Zones High Council deputy secretary-general for economic affairs said President Hassan Rouhani will inaugurate 50 projects worth 7.1 trillion rials (about $170.2 million) in the country’s seven major free trade zones (FTZs) by March 20.

Promoter of Klee paintings, museum dies

Alexander Klee, one of the promoters of the renowned Paul Klee museum in the Swiss capital, Bern, died aged 80.

Iran’s CNG industry development to help save $14b in five years: NIORDC

Iran plans to develop the compressed natural gas (CNG) industry which will help saving $14b in five years, said the managing director of National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC).

‘Bad Luck Banging’ goes all the way with top prize at Berlin film festival

The provocative Romanian film ‘Bad Luck Banging’ won the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival, capping the truncated 2021 virtual edition of the event.

Tehran, Islamabad discuss joint border market establishment

Iran and Pakistan held an online meeting to discuss issues related to developing border trade and reached an agreement to establish their first joint border market, said a deputy head of the Iranian Trade Promotion Organization (TPO).

Iranian short film 'Nahid' to be screened at Fribourg festival

Iranian short film ‘Nahid’ was selected to take part in the international competition section of the 35th edition of the Fribourg International Film Festival (FIFF) in Switzerland.

EIKO inaugurates 450 projects in Tehran

A sum of 450 schools, mosques and cultural centers constructed by the Execution of Imam Khomeini’s Order (EIKO) were inaugurated in a ceremony attended by Ayatollah Mohammad Mohammadi-Golpayegani, the chief of staff of the Leader, Mohammad Mokhber, the head of the EIKO and Mohsen Haji-Mirzaei, the minister of education in Tehran on Saturday.

Car bomb kills at least 20 in Somalia’s capital

At least 20 people were killed and more than 30 others wounded in a car bomb blast in Somalia's capital Mogadishu on Friday night, police and emergency services said.

Imran Khan wins Pakistan Parliament vote to stay prime minister

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan won a confidence vote in Parliament, ending a week of political turmoil and giving a boost to his fragile government.

Pope Francis meets with Ayatollah Sistani during visit to Iraq

Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, held closed-door talks with Iraq’s prominent Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani on the second day of his visit to the Arab country.

Iran warns of consequences of any Israeli miscalculation over ship incident

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations warned of consequences of any possible miscalculated measure by Israel over an explosion that damaged an Israeli ship in the Sea of Oman last week.

Rouhani: Travel to red, orange zones banned during New Year holidays

President Hassan Rouhani said travel to Iranian cities categorized as red and orange zones, in terms of the extent of the coronavirus spread, will be prohibited in the Norouz holidays, annually celebrated during March 21-April 2 to mark the arrival of the New Year in Iran.