Photographer Babak Borzuyeh dies at 53Photographer Babak Borzuyeh dies at 53

TEHRAN – Still photographer and photojournalist Babak Borzuyeh died at the age of 53 on Tuesday almost eight months after falling into a coma following a massive brain hemorrhage, Persian news media reported. 

“With great sadness, it is announced that our dear Babak Borzuyeh surrendered to the divine destiny,” his family wrote in a short message pu

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Iran ease Kuwait at Asian U18 Volleyball ChampionshipIran ease Kuwait at Asian U18 Volleyball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran eased past Kuwait 3-0 (25-12, 25-21, 25-13) in the 14th edition of the Asian Men’s U18 Volleyball Championship on Wednesday.

Iran, who started the competition with a 3-0 win over China on Tuesday, are to meet Chinese Taipei on Thursday in Pool A.

Japan, India, Thailand and South Korea are in Pool B.

The 2022 Asian Boys' U18 Volleyball

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A story about hijab in FranceA story about hijab in France

The book "The Ambassador's Memories," written by Nilufar Shadmehri and published by Soore Mehr, is about the author, who is currently a university professor.

She had challenges as a student and in her early years when she enrolled at one of France's scientific institutes; this novel tells those exciting and challenging days.

* The 72nd edition of

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IPhO 2024 to be held in IranIPhO 2024 to be held in Iran

TEHRAN - The 54th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO 2024) will be held in Iran, the head of the National Organization for Development of Exceptional Talents said on Wednesday.

Iran has so far hosted four international Olympiads of physics (2007), astronomy (2009), computer (2017), and biology (2018), IRIB quoted Elham Yavari as saying.

Some 80

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Tehran, Karbala ink sisterhood agreementTehran, Karbala ink sisterhood agreement

TEHRAN – The Iranian capital city of Tehran and the Iraqi holy city of Karbala have signed a sisterhood agreement.

The visiting governor of Karbala, Nassif Jassim al-Khattabi, signed the agreement on Tuesday with Tehran mayor Alireza Zakani, ISNA reported.

The two sides aim to boost cooperation during the Arbaeen pilgrimage and broaden the ties in

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Rig-e Boland deserves better tourism infrastructureRig-e Boland deserves better tourism infrastructure

TEHRAN–The tourism infrastructure of Rig-e Boland, a barren desert situated in Aran-Bidgol county, central Isfahan province, needs to be developed, a local tourism chief has said.

With its natural beauty and unique location, Rig-e Boland deserves the development of tourism infrastructure, Mehdi Mashhadi explained on Tuesday.

Traveling to the desert

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