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Iran launches AI bid to close massive tech gap with Middle East regional rivals
Iran will expand its knowledge-based economy development headquarters from eight to 10 units in 2025 with the addition of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity divisions, as it pushes to catch regional rivals.
Iran's Araghchi says Tehran stands firm on positions as US nuclear talks end with limited progress
The fifth round of indirect nuclear talks between the United States and Iran ended on May 23 after three hours with some but not "conclusive progress."
Iranian foreign minister arrives in Rome for fifth round of US negotiations
ranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Rome to participate in the fifth round of indirect negotiations with the US.
Iran inks local $300mn private-sector deal for freight terminal at Tehran airport
Iranian flag-carrier IranAir has signed a $300mn public-private partnership agreement with Imam Khomeini Airport City (IKAC) to build a multimodal cargo terminal and logistics centre in the airport's southern aviation free zone.
Iran says unilateral sanctions violate international norms
Iran has condemned unilateral sanctions as contrary to international norms, while a senior reformist politician described the ongoing nuclear negotiations with the US.
Iran's Khamenei doubts nuclear talks with US will succeed
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has raised doubts about the success of ongoing nuclear negotiations with the United States, warning against "excessive and outrageous" American demands regarding uranium enrichment.
Dust storm blankets Tehran after hitting Iraq
A severe dust storm, originating in southern Iraq, swept eastward on May 15 reaching as far north as Iran's capital city of Tehran.
Middle East braces for intense heatwave, with temperatures set to surpass 50°C
The Middle East is bracing for another intense heatwave set to grip the region from May 17, with temperatures likely to easily surpass 50 degrees Celsius in the next few days.
Middle East braces for intense heatwave with temperatures set to surpass 50°C (122°F)
The Middle East is bracing for another intense heatwave set to grip the region from May 17, with temperatures likely to easily surpass 50 degrees Celsius in the next few days.
Trump says US very close to Iran nuclear deal during Gulf tour
US President Donald Trump has stated that the United States is "very close" to securing a nuclear deal with Iran, claiming Tehran had "sort of" agreed to the terms
Iran heading for demographic hole as fertility rate falls below 1.36
The director of population youth at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences has warned that the World Health Organization predicts Iran's fertility rate will fall below 1.36.
US President Donald Trump concludes historic meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa
US President Donald Trump met with Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa on May 14, marking the first encounter between leaders of the two nations in 25 years
In Kurdish peace moves, expect ailing founder Ocalan to get Turkish Riviera house arrest and “Real PKK” splinter to emerge, says analyst
Ankara thinks it can “mop up” those who continue fighting, adds Soner Cagaptay.
Iran, Russia launch second phase of banking payment system integration
Iran and Russia rolled out the second phase of their Shetab-Mir payment network integration, strengthening financial ties between the two nations
Iranian Central Bank announces plan to remove four zeros from currency
The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has again outlined detailed plans for removing four zeros from the national currency.
Afghanistan: Grappling with fall-out of dwindling foreign aid
Almost all US assistance terminated.
BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: Who's to say PKK guns won't be used under a different name?
And anyway, despite what you are reading, the militants' so-called name has not been in use since 2002.
‘Iran is ready to turn the page with Europe,’ says foreign minister
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi is extending an olive branch to European nations while cautioning against their "confrontation strategy" in recent years.
US and Iran agree to continue nuclear talks after Muscat meeting
The United States and Iran agreed to move forward with nuclear talks following direct and indirect discussions in Muscat on May 11, sources close to negotiations said.
Iran and US start fourth round of nuclear talks in Oman
The fourth round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States regarding Tehran's nuclear programme has started in Muscat