‘Asho’ Documentary Wins Italy Prize
Iranian documentary ‘Asho’ grabbed the Lessina Silver for the Best Short Film Award at the 26th Film Festival Della Lessinia (FFDL) in Italy.
Iran Marks Ashura Observing Health Protocols
Millions of Iranians are holding nationwide rituals to commemorate Ashura, a day of mourning for the martyrdom of the third Imam of Shiite Muslims, Hussein ibn Ali (AS).
UNICEF: No Access to Remote Learning for A Third of Students
The UN children’s agency says at least a third of children couldn’t access remote learning when the COVID-19 pandemic closed schools, creating “a global education emergency.”
China Literature Goes Online with 17.5 Committed Authors
Over 17.5 million writers were engaged in the creation of online literary works since the advent of Internet-oriented novels over two decades ago in China.
Iran, Russia Discuss Expanding Museums Cooperation
Iran and Russia discussed the expansion of museum cooperation in a joint online webinar titled Iran-Russia Joint Cooperation of Museums.
Reza Naji, Iranian Silver Bear Winner Overcomes Cancer
Reza Naji, the first Iranian actor to win the Silver Bear Award, overcame cancer after undergoing medical treatment.
Shajarian, Maestro of Traditional Music to Be Out of Hospital Soon
The living legend of Persian traditional music, Mohammadreza Shajarian, will be discharged from hospital and continue his treatment at home.
Iranian Mark Muharram amid COVID-19 Measures
Iranians are marking one of the most important months on the Islamic calendar, Muharram.
Rouhani Praises Iranian Physicians for Tireless Battle with Pandemic
President Hassan Rouhani paid tribute to Iranian physicians and medical society for their courageous battle in the war against the coronavirus pandemic.
Iran Envoy Expresses Readiness to Help Iraq Restore Historical Sites
Iran ambassador in Baghdad Iraj Masjedi voiced Iran’s readiness to help Iraq reconstruct its historical and ancient sites.