MIDLE EAST
Neanderthal-era tooth unveiled in Iran’s NW province of Qazvin
A fossilized 100,000-year-old Neanderthal tooth was unveiled at a museum in Qazvin, northwestern Iran, where it was discovered in a nearby cave.
Lahore Museum to hold exhibition of Sikh-era coins
The Lahore Museum will hold an exclusive exhibition of rare coins from the Sikh era, including a medal of that period minted in France...
Lockdown drives UK TV streaming customers to more than 32m
Britons spent 40% of their waking hours watching TV during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, fueling the biggest year for new subscribers to...
Iranian women’s group empowered amid pandemic by making masks
As the coronavirus pandemic ravages Iran, home to the West Asia’s worst outbreak, a women’s group hopes to empower its members by helping them...
Iranian gov’t starts implementing parliamentary plan against sanctions
Iranian First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri has communicated to relevant institutions the executive regulations of a parliamentary strategic action plan which is aimed at...
Iran security chief: US’ increased military activities in region out of fear
The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said increased military activities by the US Army in the West Asia region stems from Washington’s...
Iran marks anniversary of 2009 pro-Islamic Republic rallies
Iran commemorated the 11th anniversary of mass rallies on December 30, 2009 which put an end to post-election unrest and renewed the nation’s allegiance...
House votes to override Trump’s veto of defense bill
The Democratic-controlled House voted overwhelmingly to override US President Donald Trump’s veto of a defense policy bill, setting the stage for what would be...