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Marzieh Hashemi: Ammar festival expands to showcase revolutionary art globally

In an interview with the Tehran Times, Marzieh Hashemi, the newly appointed secretary of the Ammar Popular Film Festival, shared her vision for the festival's transformative journey in the realm of revolutionary art. With a commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices, Hashemi emphasized the festival's goal of expanding its influence beyond regional confines to a broader, international audience.

BRICS Media Summit kicks off in Moscow, hosted by Tass

The BRICS Media Summit, hosted by Russia’s TASS news agency, officially begins in Moscow with the participation of senior media executives from BRICS member nations on September 14, 2024. The summit opened with a video message from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and a speech by his deputy, Sergey Ryabkov. Among the attendees are Mohammad Mehdi Rahmati, the managing director of Mehr Media Group, and Mohammad Sarfi, the editor-in-chief of the Tehran Times.

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Brazil envoy hopes for deeper ties on Tehran Times visit

Brazil’s Ambassador to Iran Eduardo Ricardo Gradilone Neto visited the Tehran Times building on Wednesday where he hoped for closer and more extensive ties between Brasília and Tehran. The diplomat held talks with the publication’s CEO and Editor-in-Chief.

Chinese envoy visits Tehran Times

China’s ambassador to Iran Cong Peiwu visited the Tehran Times on Wednesday to hold talks with the publication’s CEO and editor-in-chief. Peiwu also took the time to respond to questions by the Tehran Times’ correspondent.

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Belarus giant dump trucks

MINSK – The Eastern European country of Belarus is mostly famous for its giant dump trucks. One of its heavy vehicles that carries 450 tons - or 100 elephants - is registered in the Guinness Book of World Records. The mining trucks are produced by Belaz company. An outstanding point is that the company has produced its first electric dump truck. Belarus is also famous for its tractors. The tractor factory is export-oriented.

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The beauties of Belarus

MINSK/VITEBSK - The Republic of Belarus is gifted with lakes, rivers, and forests. The country is also famous for its boulevards, churches, and other landmarks.

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Pakistan's ambassador in Iran visits Tehran Times for talks, interview

TEHRAN – Pakistan’s Ambassador to Iran, Muhammad Mudassir Tipu, visited the Tehran Times headquarters on Wednesday to explore potential collaborations. He met with the publication’s CEO and Editor-in-Chief and participated in an interview with a Tehran Times correspondent.

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Spasibo Moscow!

On the sidelines of a visit to Moscow to attend the BRICS Forum, June 20-22, I had the chance to explore the beauties and grandeur of the Russian capital, and become more familiar with its rich culture and hospitable people. The journey was unforgettable. Spasibo Moscow!

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Rabbi Weiss talks to the Tehran Times

TEHRAN - Rabbi Weiss sits for an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times amid the Israeli carnage in the Gaza Strip.

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Unrest racks French Pacific territory of New Caledonia

Authorities impose an overnight curfew and ban gatherings after violent unrest in the capital, Noumea. The French authorities imposed the curfew in the capital, Noumea, and other areas, closed New Caledonia’s international airport, and sent for police reinforcements after protests by independence campaigners over changes to the territory’s voting system turned to unrest.

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Thousands flee Rafah after Israeli forces issue evacuation order

Israel issued new evacuation orders in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah, forcing tens of thousands more people to move as it prepares to expand its military operation.

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Thousands march in Sweden’s Malmo against Israel’s Eurovision participation

Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched in the Swedish port city of Malmo against Israel’s participation in the pan-continental Eurovision Song Contest. Contest organisers, who say the event should be nonpolitical, resisted calls to exclude Israel over its war on Gaza.

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Student protests against Israel’s war on Gaza spread across Europe

Students at various European universities, inspired by the continuing pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campuses in the United States, have been occupying halls and facilities, demanding an end to partnerships with Israeli institutions because of Israel’s war on Gaza.

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Media executives meet Iraqi officials for collaboration talks

On May 1, 2024, a delegation of Iranian media managers started a four-day visit to Iraq, discussing ways to fortify relations and cultivate collaboration between the two neighboring nations. The mission was led by Farshad Mehdipour, the deputy for media affairs and publicity in the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance.

Israel, students and the battle to divest

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Belgian and Dutch students protest against Israel’s war on Gaza

Students in Belgium and the Netherlands occupied Ghent and Amsterdam universities to protest against Israel’s war on Gaza.

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Bulgarian expert shares insights with Tehran Times

TEHRAN- In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times correspondent, Bulgarian analyst Stanislav Bachev provided valuable insights about Iran's sovereignty.

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UCLA campus standoff as police order pro-Palestinian protesters to leave

Police in riot gear massed on the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) campus and ordered a large group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators inside an encampment to leave the area or face arrest after violence instigated by pro-Israel counter-protesters.

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Student protesters disrupt Paris’s Sorbonne University over Gaza war

Protesters angry over Israel’s war on Gaza have gathered at Sorbonne University in Paris, chanting “Free Palestine” at the university’s gates while some students set up tents in the courtyard.

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CUNY students' call for justice in Palestine

The City University of New York has emerged as a hub of student activism in recent days, as students from diverse racial and religious backgrounds have established encampments on their campuses to call for an end to Israel's bloodshed in Gaza. Organizers of the protests have provided the Tehran Times with images they captured themselves. They affirmed that despite pressure from the administration and the government, students are not planning to back down on their demands.

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Columbia University moves classes online after Gaza protests

Columbia University officials have ordered classes to be held virtually as they seek to de-escalate tensions on the New York City campus during pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

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Agro-food industries meet food security

Food security and producing healthy and high-quality food to meet the country's needs is one of the strategic goals of the government. With the growth of investment in this sector, efforts have been made to provide food security, particularly by increasing milk and meat production. Dasht Azarnegin Company is active in this sector. Animal husbandry, fish farming, and beekeeping are among the activities of the company.

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Millions of Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr

Muslims around the world have celebrated Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, with prayer, reunions with family and friends, new clothes and sweet treats.

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Prayers for Gaza: Palestinians mark sombre Eid at Al-Aqsa Mosque

More than 60,000 Palestinians offered Eid al-Fitr prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem, but the atmosphere was subdued and not festive as people mourned the victims of Israel’s more than six-month war on the Gaza Strip.

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Thousands around the world rally for Palestinians on Al-Quds Day

Tens of thousands of people across the world have staged rallies to mark Al-Quds Day (or simply, Quds Day), an international day expressing support for Palestine and opposition to the ongoing Israeli occupation.

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Gaza’s children face long road to healing

Experts decry psychological damage from lack of schooling coupled with bombings, hunger, sickness and bereavement.

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Israeli strike kills seven World Central Kitchen workers

Citizens from Australia, Britain and Poland were among seven people killed in an Israeli air raid in central Gaza.

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Tourist numbers up in post-war Afghanistan

The number of foreign tourists visiting Afghanistan rose 120 percent year on year in 2023, reaching nearly 5,200.

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Tens of thousands of Israelis rally against PM Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Tens of thousands of Israelis have marched in Jerusalem, calling for increased efforts to free captives held in Gaza and the removal of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Israel’s destruction of Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital

The Israeli military has withdrawn from the Gaza Strip’s largest hospital after a two-week raid, leaving behind scenes of devastation. Hundreds of people returned to al-Shifa Hospital and the surrounding area after the withdrawal early on Monday. They reported finding bodies strewn inside and outside the facility.