In Tehran, Iran, a stunning handwoven Persian silk carpet was showcased on December 2, 2025, celebrated for its exceptional ...

TEHRAN - Two monumental 16th-century Ardabil carpets--woven in the Safavid court for the shrine of Sheikh Safi al-Din ...

What local organizers in Seattle said about plans for a 'Pride Match' at the 2026 World Cup in the face of fierce opposition from Egypt and Iran.

Jafar Panahi won multiple awards for “It Was Just an Accident,” based on his experiences as a political prisoner. The director faces a prison sentence in Iran.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s national team coach will attend the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, despite an earlier announcement by the country’s soccer federation that it would ...

Young people across Iran have been leading a dramatic change in social mores in recent months. “We have a fearless young ...

Rachel Weisz shines in a strapless black gown at a major awards event ...

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The two nations involved in the match - Egypt and Iran - impose severe penalties on LGBTQ+ people.

Iran faces a severe water crisis due to decades of mismanagement and the worst drought in 60 years. Tehran, home to 10 million people, has started water rationing, and officials warn of possible ...

Iran’s deputy foreign minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has described his country’s nuclear program as still “intact” despite admitting that US and Israeli strikes badly damaged facilities earlier this year.