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16 Jan 2024
IraqIranian forces strike Israel's Mossad 'spy headquarters' in Iraq
Iran's Revolutionary Guards attacked the "espionage headquarters" of Israel in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region on Tuesday.
15 Jan 2024
Majid Majidi'A Separation' to 'Children of Heaven': Best IMDb-rated Iranian movies
If you are looking for some cinematic masterpieces beyond Hollywood, embark on a cinematic journey into the rich tapestry of Iranian cinema, a realm that beautifully weaves together culture, history, and human emotion.
14 Jan 2024
Movie ReviewNewsBytes Recommends: 'The Song of Sparrows'—finding life amid despondency
Over the decades, Iranian films have built a staggering reputation for capturing the world as it really is, sans any gloss, glitter, or starry glimmers.
04 Jan 2024
United States of AmericaStop attacks on ships or face consequences: US to Houthis
The United States (US) and 12 allies issued an ultimatum to Yemen's Houthi rebels on Wednesday to cease their ongoing attacks on vessels in the Red Sea or potentially face targeted military action.
03 Jan 2024
IraqIran: Twin blasts near General Qasem Soleimani's memorial kill 100
Over 100 people were killed and nearly 200 others were injured during a procession commemorating the fourth anniversary of General Qasem Soleimani's assassination in Kerman, Iran, on Wednesday.
31 Dec 2023
Indian ArmyIndian Navy enhances maritime security amid attacks on vessels
The Indian Navy said that it has enhanced maritime surveillance efforts in the central and north Arabian Sea and augmented force levels after the recent attacks on merchant vessels operating in the region.
26 Dec 2023
IsraelNew Delhi: Explosion near Israel embassy, no casualties; probe launched
An alleged explosion happened near Israel's embassy in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, on Tuesday evening. However, no casualties have been reported.
24 Dec 2023
Indian NavyShip with 25 Indian crew onboard hit by drone attack
The Indian Navy on Sunday said a Gabon-flagged vessel, identified as MV Saibaba, with 25 Indian crew members onboard, was hit by a drone attack in the Red Sea.
24 Dec 2023
IsraelPentagon claims Iranian drone 'attack' hit ship off Gujarat coast
The United States (US) Department of Defense on Sunday claimed the drone attack on a Japanese-owned chemical tanker, MV Chem Pluto, near India's coast was launched from Iran.
18 Dec 2023
Travel And TourismAncient marvels: A glimpse into the cities of bygone eras
Exploring the world's historic cities is like turning the pages of an enormous history book. Every city tells stories of victories, setbacks, cultural breakthroughs, and tales of the human spirit.
16 Dec 2023
IsraelIran executes Mossad agent accused of spying for Israel
Authorities in Iran have executed a Mossad agent who was allegedly acting as a spy for Israel, Iranian media reported on Saturday.
09 Nov 2023
United States of America9 dead after US airstrikes on Iran-linked site in Syria
For the second time in the past few weeks, the United States (US) warplanes carried out airstrikes on a weapon storage facility in eastern Syria on Wednesday, killing nine people.
07 Nov 2023
Narendra ModiIranian president seeks Modi's intervention for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has urged India to utilize "all its capacities" to put an end to Israel's actions in Gaza amid the ongoing conflict.
06 Nov 2023
United States of AmericaUS to 'intervene militarily' if Hezbollah, Iran attack Israel: Report
The United States (US) government has warned Iran and Hezbollah—the Lebanese terror group backed by it—that it will "intervene militarily" if they attacked Israel, reported The New York Times.
29 Oct 2023
Israel'Crossed redline': Iran warns Israel of possible action in Gaza
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday warned Israel about potential intervention from other countries due to its continued counterattacks against the Palestinian terror group Hamas in Gaza.
28 Oct 2023
WorldIran: Teen dies after alleged hijab encounter with morality police
Iranian teenager Armita Geravand, who sustained injuries in a mysterious incident on Tehran's Metro on October 1 while not donning a hijab, has passed away, Iranian state media reported on Saturday.
27 Oct 2023
United States of AmericaOil prices jump as US strikes Iran-linked targets in Syria
Oil prices surged by over $1 per barrel on Friday after the Pentagon said the United States hit targets in Syria affiliated with Iran, Reuters reported.
25 Oct 2023
IsraelHamas used tunnel landlines, planned Israel attack for 2 years
A small group of Hamas operatives secretly planned the attack on Israel over a two-year period using landline phones in the web of tunnels underneath Gaza spanning 500km, CNN reported.
24 Oct 2023
IsraelWhat's stopping Israel from launching ground offensive against Hamas
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas entered its 18th day on Tuesday, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) believes it is ready to launch its ground offensive and that it should begin soon, Times of Israel reported.
19 Oct 2023
IsraelAll about Hezbollah and its role in the Israel-Hamas war
Amid the Israel-Hamas war, neighboring Lebanon's Hezbollah has attracted the spotlight after reports that, behind the scenes, the United States (US) has urged Israel not to start a war with the party.
19 Oct 2023
United States of AmericaUS asking Israel backstage not to war with Hezbollah: Report
The United States (US) has been privately urging Israel not to launch a military campaign with Hezbollah, a Shiite Lebanese militant and political group backed by Iran, according to a report by The Times of Israel.
17 Oct 2023
IsraelIsraeli Air Force strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
Israeli Air Force on Tuesday claimed to have hit targets linked to the Iran-backed terror group Hezbollah in Lebanon overnight.
16 Oct 2023
IsraelIran ordered Hezbollah attacks at Lebanon border, alleges Israel
The Israeli military on Monday accused Iran of ordering the attacks by Hezbollah at the Israel and Lebanon border on Sunday.
16 Oct 2023
Benjamin Netanyahu'Hands on trigger': Iran warns of escalation amid Israel-Hamas war
Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has warned Israel of escalation of the conflict in the region if the Jewish country continues its attack on Palestinians in Gaza, Fars News Agency reported on Sunday per Reuters.
15 Oct 2023
TehranIranian filmmaker Dariush Mehrjui (83), wife stabbed to death
Leading auteur director Dariush Mehrjui, revered globally for his contribution to Iranian cinema's New Wave movement, has been stabbed to death by an unknown assailant at his residence in Karaj, near Tehran, reported Iranian media.
15 Oct 2023
IsraelIsraeli forces ordered to capture Gaza City, destroy Hamas leadership
Israel has ordered its forces to seize Gaza City and destroy Hamas's current leadership, following the surprise attack by the terrorist group that killed 1,300 people and stunned Israel, The New York Times reported.
15 Oct 2023
IsraelIslamic nations' body calls emergency meeting to discuss Israel-Hamas conflict
A top grouping of Islamic nations has called for an "urgent" meeting in Saudi Arabia to discuss the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will be addressing the "military escalation" and "threat to defenseless civilians in Gaza."
11 Oct 2023
Joe BidenNo specific information on Iran's role in Hamas attack: US
The United States (US) on Tuesday said that there was "no specific information" that would implicate Iran in the recent terrorist attack carried out by Hamas against Israel, PTI reported.
09 Oct 2023
IsraelIran helped Hamas plan attack on Israel for weeks: WSJ
Iran allegedly helped Palestinian militant group Hamas in planning its unprecedented Saturday attack on Israel weeks ago, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has reported.
06 Oct 2023
Nobel Peace PrizeJailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize
Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi (51) has won this year's Nobel Peace Prize for fighting against women's oppression in Iran and for promoting human rights at large.
06 Sep 2023
IndiaAmid India-Bharat renaming row, here's a list of renamed countries
The official invitation that was sent out for the G20 summit dinner to be held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan mentions "President of Bharat," instead of "President of India."
23 Aug 2023
Xi JinpingXi Jinping's mysterious absence at BRICS Business Forum raises questions
Chinese President Xi Jinping's "unexplained" absence from a scheduled key speech at the BRICS Business Forum in Johannesburg, South Africa, has sparked rumors about his health and political standing.
24 Jul 2023
TehranIranian director threatened to withdraw 'Critical Zone' from Locarno Festival
Artistic freedom in Iran has been a debatable topic for years. Now, reports are rife that director Ali Ahmadzadeh is under threat from the country's Ministry of Security for his upcoming film Critical Zone which will premiere at the Locarno Film Festival.
04 Jul 2023
Narendra ModiPutin, Jinping, Sharif to attend Modi's virtual SCO Summit today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to host the virtual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on Tuesday.
23 Jun 2023
Cate BlanchettCate Blanchett to attend Locarno Film Festival with 'Shayda'
Locarno Film Festival is one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world. Cate Blanchett and Zar Amir Ebrahimi are set to grace the festival's closing night to promote the Iranian-Australian director Noora Niasari's debut film Shayda.
20 May 2023
Amnesty InternationalIran executes 3 anti-government protesters despite international outrage
Iran has executed three men in connection with the anti-government protests that erupted in the country last year, reported Reuters.
17 May 2023
IsraelIranian-Israeli film 'Judo' first look unveiled
Judo is an upcoming Iranian-Israeli film that is in a slight buzz among cinephiles. Now, the makers have unveiled the first look of the movie, starring Zae Amir-Ebrahimi and Arienne Mandi.
24 Mar 2023
SyriaSyria: Iranian drone attack kills US contractor; peace on edge
Fresh tensions between Iranian and United States (US) forces flared in Syria as the Pentagon claimed that an Iranian drone bombed a facility on a coalition base in northeast Syria, killing a US contractor and wounding six others.
06 Mar 2023
Crime Against WomenIran: Suspected targeted poison attacks affect girls from 50+ schools
A string of suspected targeted poisonings of schoolgirls in Iran has triggered a wave of panic in the country.
05 Mar 2023
TehranIran: Schoolgirls fall sick; poisoning by extremist groups suspected
Iran is facing a new challenge as hundreds of schoolgirls in a dozen cities have been hospitalized due to an "unexplained illness."
