The National Diyyeh Headquarters of Iran (NDHI) announced on Wednesday that it would exonerate those in custody for charges of unintentional money-related crimes and debts under 220 million rials…

On the occasion of the Ten-Day Dawn (Fajr) Festivities, the Iranian Red Crescent Society is offering its medical products and services at a 25% discount. The February 1-10 celebrations mark the…

Nearly 11,600 electronic voting machines are ready for the fifth city council elections slated for May, said Qassem Mirzaee Nekou, a member of a monitoring team overseeing the polls. "Around 11,…

It has become fashionable today for parents to decide when their babies will be born. Due to advancements in medical science, women especially those opting for C-section, can decide on the special…

People with depression could see their condition improve if they adopt an upright posture.

That was the conclusion of a study by researchers at the University of Auckland, due for…

Popular anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, have little impact on lower back and neck pain, an Australian study has found. A senior research fellow at the George Institute for Global…

There are three anesthesiologists for every one surgery in Iran, said scientific secretary of the International ERAS (enhanced recovery after surgery) Congress. “There are 4,500 specialists in…

The government has earmarked 300 billion rials ($7.9 million) for the next fiscal year (starts March 21, 2017) for the restoration and preservation of 11 qanats inscribed on the UNESCO World…

Tehran Province's top cultural heritage official has thrown his support behind a growing movement for establishing a firefighting museum.

China's tourism revenues reached 423.3 billion yuan ($61.55 billion) during the recent Lunar New Year festival, up 15.9% against last year, the China National Tourism Administration said late on…

European Union lawmakers have sealed an agreement to allow Georgian citizens into Europe's passport-free area without visas for short stays.

Lawmakers endorsed the visa waiver on Thursday…

Iran has made efforts to attend major international tourism exhibitions over the past few years, but the jury is still out whether its participation has been effective.

Mehrabad Airport's Terminal 1 was inscribed on the National Heritage List on Jan. 31, highlighting its historical, cultural and architectural significance.

In a ceremony held at the…

Lebanon's Tourism Minister Avedis Gidanian is expected to visit Iran next week to discuss development of cultural and tourism ties between the two countries with his Iranian counterpart Zahra…

American telecoms operator, AT&T is to launch its first so-called "5G Evolution Markets" in the cities of Austin and Indianapolis in the coming months. The new networks will offer a peak-speed…

Sharp Corporation lifted its full-year profit guidance after posting its first quarterly net profit in over two years as the Japanese liquid crystal display (LCD) maker pressed ahead with cost-…

Former local favorite messaging application Viber, has introduced a new feature called "Secret Messages." 

The new update follows other apps like Telegram messenger which has offered…

The government of the Indian state of Karnataka said on February 2 it welcomed a proposal from Apple Inc to begin initial manufacturing operations in the state, in a sign the tech company is…

In a strange turn of events, the head of Iran's IT Union says the organization has given the go-ahead for dismantling the popular ride-hailing startups Snapp and TAP30 .

The announcement of…

A French soldier guarding the Louvre in Paris has shot a man who tried to attack a security patrol with a machete.

The man, who tried to gain entry to the Louvre’s shopping center, was shot…

Thousands of people gathered in Montreal to mourn and honor the memory of three of the six Muslim men who were killed as they prayed at a mosque in Quebec City on Sunday evening.

Colombia’s ELN guerrillas freed a hostage on Thursday and the government released two rebel prisoners in exchange, clearing the way for peace talks to begin next week.

The government hopes…

Romania’s new decree diluting the country’s corruption law ignited a furor on Thursday, prompting strong criticism from home and abroad and a declaration from the president that he would ask…

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko told a German newspaper he will seek to hold a national referendum on the question of whether to seek to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

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US Defense Secretary James Mattis said on Friday the United States stands 100% with Japan on a visit meant to confirm the importance of the countries’ security alliance.