Almost 2,900 years ago, a brickmaker prepared a clay brick that was used in the construction of a new palace dedicated to his King Ashurnasirpal II (approximately 883–859 BCE).

Ancient 2,900 year-old clay brick becomes a time capsule of ancient DNA

In a significant move, Iranian authorities have commenced legal proceedings against a prominent pop singer, Mehdi Yarrahi, for his recent song encouraging women to remove their mandatory headscarves.

Iran initiates legal action against singer advocating veil removal

A court in Tehran has ordered the US government to pay US$330 million in damages for “planning a coup” against the newly established Islamic republic in 1980, the judiciary said on Saturday.

Iran orders US to pay $330 million for ‘planning coup’

On the eve of the 15th BRICS Summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Johannesburg and expressed his congratulations to Iran for joining BRICS. China, according to Xi, is prepared to step up its collaboration with Iran on the BRICS and other multilateral platforms in order to promote the strong and healthy growth of multilateralism.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi hails invitation to join BRICS

#thewestasiapost | The US Has allowed South Korea to unfreeze 6 billion dollars in Iranian funds. The white house says its prisoner swap with Tehran is going as planned. The US And Iran seem to be trying something new. Is this an emerging dynamic? @ghadifrancis explains

Emerging US-Irian dynamic | Turkiye, Iraq talks water and PKK | The West Asia Post

The US Has allowed South Korea to unfreeze 6 billion dollars in Iranian funds. The white house says its prisoner swap with Tehran is going as planned. The US and Iran seem to be trying something new. Is this an emerging dynamic? Ghadi Francis explains.

US changing its IRAN strategy? US-Iran prisoner swap on track

After months of deliberations, six new nations have become the new members of the bloc including Iran, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Ethiopia, Egypt and UAE - this was announced by the host Cyril Ramaphosa in the ongoing BRICS summit 2023.

BRICS: PM Modi chats with Xi Jinping at summit | World News | WION

BRICS gets new members: Bloc invites Iran, Saudi Arabia among others to join | World News | WION

Over the past 10 years Iran has massively increased its inventory of drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles it is effectively achieved overmatch against its neighbours with the ability to launch an attack that overwhelms their defences. Now Iran has unveiled its latest attack drone the Mohajer-10 drone was introduced at a ceremony in Tehran attended by President Ebrahim Raisi celebrating the achievements of Iran's defence industry.

Mohajer-10 drone launch: Iran unveils its latest attack drone

Iran unveiled its latest domestically built drone named “Mohajer-10” with enhanced capabilities like flying at a higher altitude, for a longer duration and the ability to carry a greater payload, reported the Iranian state media on Tuesday (August 22).

Iran unveils latest ‘Mohajer-10’ attack drone with enhanced range, features: Reports

Iran has reportedly halted the flow of Little Zab river into neighbouring country of Iraq, which is already reeling from drought and desertification. According to the officials, the move by Iran has caused periodic cuts in the water level of Tigres river in Iraq.

Iran cuts flow of Little Zab river into drought-stricken Iraq | World News | WION

Iranian authorities have taken action against the head of a real estate agency after a viral video surfaced, showing the sale of an apartment to a dog. The video, which gained widespread attention, shows an Iranian couple transferring the apartment's title to their pet dog, Chester, as reported by AFP.

'Paw-sitively' bizarre: Iranian real estate agent gets arrested for selling house to pet dog

Syria has been wracked by conflict for over 12 years and in a striking irony Syrian youngsters find respite in a make-believe battlefield inspired by the video game PUBG.

Syria's PUBG inspired make-believe battlefield

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation with the Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Friday (August 18) and the dialogue centred around both bilateral issues and expansion of the BRICS grouping, a press release said.

BRICS expansion, bilateral ties at forefront of PM Modi’s talks with Iran President Raisi

Iran’s foreign minister has met Saudi Arabia’s crown prince during his first visit to the kingdom since the Middle East rivals announced a surprise rapprochement, officials said. Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) in Jeddah on Friday, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affaris announced.

As tensions ease, Iran's foreign minister meets Saudi crown prince

Iranian Foreign Minister is on an official visit to Saudi Arabia, the top diplomat preached unity and dialogue on his first visit since the West Asian rivals announced a surprised rapprochement.

Iran proposes regional dialogues, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir visits Saudi Arabia | WION

Baghdad zoo animals have been suffering as temperatures breached 50 degrees Celsius. Molly Gambhir tells you what the zoo authorities are doing about this.

Gravitas: Baghdad zoo animals suffer as mercury hits 50 degrees

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian arrived Thursday in Riyadh, his first official Saudi trip since a landmark rapprochement in March, state media reported.

Thaw in ties: Iranian foreign minister arrives in Riyadh for first Saudi visit after China-brokered deal

Iranian leaders have voted to new controversial hijab law behind closed doors. The Hijab and chastity bill will impose a raft of new punishments on women who fail to wear headscarf. Punishments will now increase after the bill is passed.

New Hijab Bill: Iran proposes long jail terms, AI surveillance

Iran leaders to debate draconian Hijab-wearing laws in secret | World DNA

At least one person was killed after a shooting incident at a Shiite Muslim shrine in Iran’s central city of Shiraz, on Sunday (August 13), a local official told state TV, as per Reuters.

At least one killed, several injured after attack on Shiite Muslim shrine in Iran: Reports

Iran's relentless crackdown on women's rights continues its leader has now voted to review a controversial hijab law behind closed doors. The Hijab and Chastity Bill will impose a rafter new punishments on women who fail to wear a headscarf but Iranian women are refusing to cave in and a social media image posted by an Iranian journalist proved just that.

Woman journalist's defiant post goes viral in Iran

A series of explosions rocked Syria overnight. The country's capital, Damascus was targeted during the early hours on Sunday.

Syria: Blasts target weapons warehouse in Iran-backed militia

Iran on Saturday announced that over $6 billion of its frozen funds in South Korea had been unlocked after the release of five Americans from prison to house arrest in Tehran.

Iran to buy 'non-sanctioned' goods after having S Korean funds 'unblocked'

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