Leila Gharagozlou
Leila Gharagozlou

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Families sit around large sheets of cloth spread out on the flagstones, so that the iftar meal seems almost like a picnic. Harish Tyagi/EPA
Ramadan 2022: which countries have the longest and shortest fast this year?

The holy month begins approximately two weeks earlier each year and is set to start at the beginning of April this year

March 16, 2022, 11:09 AM
A table prepared for Nowruz. The items on the table represent concepts such as rebirth (wheat and barley), affluence (sweet pudding), love (olives), health (garlic), beauty (apples). Photo: Mobeen Ansari
Iran's diaspora prepares to celebrate Nowruz 1400

Persians around the world plan to celebrate the start of the new year

March 16, 2022, 11:07 AM
Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani left the Vienna talks on Monday for consultations in Tehran. AP
Iran's chief negotiator heads back to Tehran as talks hit bump

Talks in Vienna come to a standstill as negotiators push Iran and the US to close the deal

March 07, 2022, 11:08 PM
Firefighters battle a wildfire in the coastal county of Uljin, South Korea, March 4, 2022. EPA
South Korea on crisis alert over wildfire near LNG production base

The fire broke out on Friday in Uljin province

March 04, 2022, 11:05 AM
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi presents the budget in December. The new wage system for Iranian teachers has taken about a decade to pass in parliament. EPA
Iran's teachers take to the streets again to call for higher salaries and pension reform

Wage system linked to performance and experience expected to be put in place from March 31

February 21, 2022, 7:18 AM
Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani arrives at the Palais Coburg, a site where closed-door nuclear talks take place, in Vienna, Austria, on Tuesday, February 8. AP Photo / Lisa Leutner
US says nuclear deal could be imminent if Iran 'shows seriousness'

Negotiators have been speaking around the clock in Vienna in hopes of reaching an agreement

February 18, 2022, 5:46 AM
A handout photo made available by the presidential office of the Bushehr nuclear power plant, in city of Bushehr, southern of Iran, 08 October 2021. EPA
Iran nuclear deal could be days away, say negotiators

The next 48 hours seen as critical to reaching an agreement

February 17, 2022, 4:49 AM
At least 11 soldiers were wounded and one killed in a bombing of a military bus in Damascus on Tuesday. AFP
Damascus explosion kills one soldier and wounds at least 11

Syria's state news agency says 'terrorist attack' targeted military bus

February 15, 2022, 8:08 AM
Placards protesting against pandemic measures and the Canadian government outside the parliament buildings in Ottawa. AFP
What is Canada's Emergencies Act?

The rarely used piece of legislation is designed to end protests

February 15, 2022, 7:45 AM
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell held talks with Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian over the phone. AFP
Iran deal in sight, says EU co-ordinator in Vienna

Negotiators adopt optimistic tone as talks enter 'final decisive period'

February 15, 2022, 4:57 AM
Lt Gen Erik Kurilla says the US 'faces a new era of strategic competition with China and Russia that is not confined to one geographical region and extends into the (Central Command) area of responsibility'. AP
Russia conflict could spill into Middle East, says US general

Erik Kurilla is President Biden's pick to be new Centcom head

February 09, 2022, 8:05 AM
US Senator Ted Cruz. Reuters
Ted Cruz sends letter to President Biden demanding a voice on possible Iran nuclear deal

The republican senator's letter was only signed by 26 others, signalling waning support

February 08, 2022, 6:39 AM
The Natanz nuclear enrichment facility, about 290 kilometres south of Tehran. A report says US officials expect a new deal with Iran would include a shorter breakout time than the original JCPOA period. Getty
Iran's nuclear programme 'too advanced' for JCPOA return, says US

Officials expect new deal would include a much shorter breakout time than original one-year period

February 04, 2022, 4:54 AM
Qatar's Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman meets Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Tehran on January 27, 2022. Reuters
Qatari foreign minister meets Iranian leaders before Washington trip

Iran's state media denies the meeting in Tehran was aimed at organising direct Iran-US talks

January 28, 2022, 5:58 AM
The name of MEK leader, Maryam Rajavi, appeared as hackers took control of Iran’s state TV for about 10 seconds on Thursday. Reuters
Iran's state TV hacked for 10 seconds before Islamic Revolution anniversary

Images of MEK leaders were broadcast over regular news programming

January 28, 2022, 5:31 AM