Iran, Brazil Discuss Cooperation in Natural Resource Protection
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Officials from Iran and Brazil weighed plans to expand cooperation between the two countries in forestry, natural resource management, and soil and water conservation.
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Funeral held for renowned Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour
The 79-year-old was best known for paintings depicting the Palestinian landscape and cultural scenes featuring Palestinian symbols of identity.
Locarno Film Festival 2026: Palestine, Iran and Gaza's genocide continue to dominate debate
Locarno Film Festival 2026: Palestine, Iran and Gaza's genocide continue to dominate debate Submitted by Joseph Fahim on Wed, 08/26/2026 - 09:41 The 79th iteration of the iconic festival took place in Switzerland between 5 and 15 August 'Concrete Land' follows the lives of an Afro-Palestinian Bedouin clan near Amman (Arkima Films) Off For the film festival circuit, this was supposed to be the year when Gaza and the Middle East faded into the background. Since 7 October , Gaza has been the dominant subject at major film festivals, rocking Berlin, dominating Venice, and making headlines in Toronto, Cannes and beyond. Switzerland’s Locarno has been among the most hospitable fairs to the Palestinian cause and to Middle Eastern voices.
Sliman Mansour, a pioneer of contemporary Palestinian art, dies aged 79
Sliman Mansour, a pioneer of contemporary Palestinian art, dies aged 79 Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 08/25/2026 - 11:37 The artist, whose works were often targeted by Israel, gained international recognition for his pieces exploring Palestinian identity and symbols Mansour working on a painting at his workshop in Ramallah (Nadda Osman/MEE) Off Sliman Mansour, one of the leading figures in contemporary Palestinian art, died over the weekend aged 79. In a post to Mansour's Instagram account, his family announced his death, writing: “The final chapter has been written. With hearts heavy beyond words, we share that our beloved father has passed away.
(SP)CHINA-TIANJIN-VOLLEYBALL-AVC WOMEN'S CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP-IRAN VS IRAQ (CN)
(260825) -- TIANJIN, Aug. 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Karimi Reyhane (R) of Iran competes during the pool A match between Iran and Iraq at AVC Women's Volleyball Continental Championship in Tianjin, China, Aug. 25, 2026.
Iran Seeking to Boost Water Tourism
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran unveiled a package of 50 projects and 300 investment opportunities in water tourism as part of efforts to tap the country’s extensive water resources and turn aquatic tourism into a major priority for the development of the sector.
Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour dies aged 79
Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour dies aged 79 Sliman Mansour, one of the leading figures in contemporary Palestinian art, has died aged 79. In a post to Mansour's Instagram account, his family annouced his death, writing: “The final chapter has been written. With hearts heavy beyond words, we share that our beloved father has passed away.
(SP)CHINA-TIANJIN-VOLLEYBALL-AVC WOMEN'S CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP-CHN VS IRN
(260824) -- TIANJIN, Aug. 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tang Xin (R) of China spikes the ball during the pool A match between China and Iran at AVC Women's Volleyball Continental Championship in Tianjin, China, Aug. 24, 2026.
Nine out of ten shun marriage, parenthood in Iran International poll
Nine in 10 respondents to an Iran International Instagram poll said they did not want to marry or have children under Iran’s economic, social and political conditions, according to results gathered from about 100,000 participants.
Persian Murakami editions race ahead of English release with AI help
Haruki Murakami’s latest novel has yet to receive an official English translation, but at least six Persian versions have already been published or are in preparation in Iran, with some translators relying on unofficial English texts and AI tools.
Muslims advised to use less water to perform ablutions
Muslims advised to use less water to perform ablutions Submitted by Imran Mulla on Fri, 08/21/2026 - 11:46 Initiative by UK's water industry regulator also encourages Asians in Britain to use less water to wash rice The fountain in the Islamic garden of Cambridge Central Mosque, Britain's first eco-friendly mosque, pictured in 2021 (AFP) Off The United Kingdom 's water industry regulator has advised Muslims in the country to use less water for religious ablutions - the act of washing or cleansing the body - and Asian communities to reduce water use when washing rice. The advisory comes as part of the project by the “water efficiency in faith and diverse communities” programme funded by Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority. One of the project's recent initiatives was a partnership between South Staffordshire Water, the University of Cambridge's divinity faculty and the Cambridge Central Mosque, Britain's first eco-friendly mosque, as well as other organisations and water companies.
Iran Urges BRICS to Make Tourism A Bridge for Peace
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts called for a new definition of resilience in tourism, saying the sector should become a bridge connecting nations, reviving hope, supporting communities and contributing to lasting peace.
(SP)CHINA-TIANJIN-VOLLEYBALL-AVC WOMEN'S CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP-IRAN VS CHINESE TAIPEI (CN)
(260821) -- TIANJIN, Aug. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Players of Chinese Taipei celebrate scoring during the pool A volleyball match between Iran and Chinese Taipei at the AVC Women's Volleyball Continental Championship in Tianjin, China, Aug. 21, 2026.
Iran women's kabaddi team, Indian players gain valuable exposure at SAI Sonipat campus ahead of Asian Games 2026
Sonepat (Haryana) [India], August 20 (ANI): Ahead of the 2026 Asian Games, the Iran national women's kabaddi team took part in a series of practice matches at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Sonipat centre.
A poem hailed as Khamenei's prophecy is an acrostic: Born of Satan
Days before he was killed, Ali Khamenei gave a poem to a translator, a senior cleric says. Iranian outlets published it as his prophecy of his own martyrdom. Then readers ran down the first letters: I am Ali Khamenei, born of Satan.
Iran campaign urges people to fund sacrifice of 10,000 sheep for Khamenei’s health
A campaign by pro-establishment religious groups in Iran is asking people to help fund the ritual slaughter of 10,000 sheep as a religious offering for Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s health, with each animal priced at 250 million rials, or about $132.
"Laowai" in China | How an Iranian student embraces TCM as a way of healthy living
(260819) -- YINCHUAN, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Mohammad Abdi (R) learns Baduanjin, a traditional Chinese breathing and stretching exercise, at Ningxia Chinese Medicine Research Center in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, on Aug. 15, 2026.
An Iranian film broke every taboo. Viewers say society broke them first
An Iranian film made in defiance of the censors reached YouTube last week, and the argument it started was not the one its makers might have expected: many viewers are asking not whether Bidad goes too far, but whether it goes far enough for the country it depicts.
Iran, Indonesia Weigh Plans for Environmental Cooperation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian and Indonesian officials discussed ways to expand bilateral environmental cooperation, exchange technical knowledge and experiences, and develop specialized collaboration between the two countries.
Iranian Agricultural Scientist Takes Editorial Role in Global Journal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An Iranian agricultural scientist has taken a senior editorial position at an international academic journal in Brazil, strengthening scientific links between Iranian researchers and global communities working on agriculture, climate change, water management and food security.
