Iran condoles India over deadly pilgrim bus crash in Saudi Arabia
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has extended condolences to the families of Indian Umrah pilgrims who died in a bus accident in Saudi Arabia.
Iran, China Hold Initial Talks on Electric Rail Link
TEHRAN - Minister of Roads and Urban Development announced that preliminary talks have been held on establishing an electric railway connection from Sarakhs to Cheshmeh Soriya as part of a broader plan to link China to Europe by rail.
Cooperation within SCO beneficial for peace and friendship: Iranian VP
Iran’s First Vice-President Mohammad Reza Aref says the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) possesses significant capacities, and that cooperation within the bloc promotes peace and friendship.
New Opportunities Emerge for Iran–Kyrgyzstan Trade and Investment
TEHRAN - A business delegation from Iran’s Khorasan Razavi Province has traveled to the Kyrgyz cities of Bishkek and Osh with the aim of expanding economic cooperation, exploring shared capacities, and opening new channels of engagement between the private sectors of both countries.
Afghanistan Urges Major Iranian Companies to Invest
TEHRAN - In a meeting between members of an Iranian Chamber of Commerce trade delegation and the head of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI), officials emphasized the need to deepen economic cooperation and invited major Iranian companies to invest in Afghanistan.
Pakistan welcomes Iran’s offer of mediation with Afghanistan
The spokesperson for Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry says Islamabad welcomes Iran’s offer of mediation to resolve disputes between Islamabad and Kabul.
Deputy FM in Islamabad to attend 13th round of bilateral talks
Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, has arrived in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, to participate in the 13th round of bilateral political consultations between the two countries.
Iran’s wushu, taekwondo teams shine in Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh
Iran’s wushu and taekwondo teams have given a thrilling performance at the Riyadh 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games, grabbing five gold, three silver, and one bronze medals on Sunday.
Value Added in Iran’s Exports Below Global Average
TEHRAN - The head of Iran’s National Productivity Organization highlighted challenges in the country’s export value chain on Sunday, stating that despite the significant share of exports in national production, the value added of Iranian exports remains below the global average—an issue that increases vulnerabilities such as sanctions-related constraints and market volatility.
China’s Fire Beneath Japan’s Ashes
When I look at the recent positions of China and Japan in the past few days, I come across this important, underlying issue: China believes that Japan has never sufficiently apologized for or compensated for its crimes during World War II, especially the Nanking Massacre in 1937. China often criticizes Japan for “omitting” or “downplaying” these events in its textbooks and even in its historical accounts.











































