The extremist Islamic State group is resurging in parts of the world, adapting its tactics and expanding its reach despite ...

Iraqi Kurds holding lit torches walk up a mountain during a procession to celebrate their Nowruz, the Persian New Year, Akra, ...

Pakistan's embassies and high commissions in different parts of the world celebrated Pakistan Day with traditional zeal and fervour. The day began with graceful flag hoisting ceremonies in embassies ...

Diverse elements of Chinese culture and civilization have influenced Persian literature, particularly Persian poetry. Many ...

More than 300 million people in Iran and beyond celebrate the ancient holiday. It’s tied to the spring equinox and has roots in the Persian Empire. Here’s what to know.

Iran has marked its annual fire festival. The festival is known as “Chaharshanbe Souri” in Farsi. It comes a week before ...

What’s needed now is an end to the war and an end to the threats of Iran and its proxies. From there, the path is paved (albeit with many bumps ...

The United States has tightened its grip on Iran’s oil industry, adding more tankers and individuals to its list of sanctions ...

Fourteen years after Syria's civil war began, the nation's new Islamist government faces sectarian conflict on four fronts.

The Human Rights Activists in Iran said the man, who was allegedly suspected of carrying smuggled goods, was shot by officers while passing through a street. Click here for the full story in Persian.

Warships from Iran, China and Russia kicked off their annual ... by embracing Russia at the expense of Ukraine, and pushes Asian allies to pay more for US protection. Asked about the drills ...