The evening of Monday, December 17, 1404, marked one of the most solemn and heartbreaking gatherings in recent years within the political and social fabric of the Islamic Republic of Iran. At the Noor Mosque in Tehran, a large assembly of senior officials, statesmen, public figures, and ordinary citizens came together to mourn with Ismail Saqab Esfahani, Vice President and …

Dubai has always been a global crossroads of culture, culinary ambition, and cosmopolitan experiences. Its restaurants, celebrity chef residencies, and luxury hospitality scenes have set new standards for gastronomic innovation. Yet even in a city famous for spectacle, some events stand out for their scale, spirit, and unforgettable sensory richness.Among these is the grand culinary gathering hosted at The Guild …

Abdul Rahim Soleimani Ardestani, born in 1953, is one of the contemporary Iranian clerics whose intellectual path has been tied to religious studies, comparative theology, and research on the Abrahamic traditions. A long-time professor at Mufid University in Qom and a member of the Assembly of Teachers and Researchers of the Qom Seminary, he is known both for his scholarly …

The recent disciplinary and judicial measures taken in connection with the Kish International Marathon have sparked considerable discussion within Iran’s legal, administrative, and sporting communities. At the center of this developing case, which has drawn both domestic and international attention, stands a government official from the Kish Free Zone Organization and a private-sector event organizer whose professional futures now hang …

What you eat can play a significant role in reducing or worsening snoring. Spicy foods, in particular, can irritate your airways in much the same way alcohol does, increasing the likelihood of snoring throughout the night. Research shows that spicy meals may trigger acid reflux by relaxing the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing stomach acid to irritate the throat and interfere …

Mehrabad International Airport is one of the oldest and most important airports in Iran, located in the western part of Tehran. The airport was officially established in 1938 and was named after the former village of Mehrabad, which once existed in the same area. For decades, Mehrabad served as Iran’s main international gateway before most international flights were transferred to …

Mohammad Peyman Maadi stands among the most influential Iranian actors of his generation—an artist whose career bridges Iranian social realism and international cinema. Born on July 20, 1960, in New York City, Maadi’s life story reflects a rare fusion of Iranian cultural roots and Western upbringing. Over more than three decades, he has evolved from a screenwriter working behind the …

Lily Golestan, born Leyli Taqvi Shirazi on 13 July 1944 in Tehran, stands as one of the most influential cultural figures in contemporary Iran. Known primarily as a translator, gallery founder, cultural activist, and intellectual voice, she is also a living bridge between Iran’s modern literary heritage and its post-revolutionary artistic struggles. As the daughter of the renowned writer and …

The recent appearance of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at the ceremony marking the 80th founding anniversary of the Air Force of the Korean People’s Army was more than a symbolic military celebration. It was a carefully staged political message, rich with strategic implications for the future of Pyongyang’s armed forces, its nuclear deterrent doctrine, and its confrontation with the …

Hamid Rasa’i (born August 1, 1968) is an Iranian cleric and politician who is a representative of the 12th term of the Islamic Consultative Assembly from the Tehran, Rey, Shemiranat, Islamshahr and Pardis constituency. He entered the Islamic Consultative Assembly with 485,711 out of a total of 10 million 30 thousand 191 people eligible to vote and participate in the …