New Zealand Teens Rejoice Ramadan
As thousands of Kiwi Muslims observe the fasting holy month of Ramadan, teens in the country’s most populous city of Auckland find it challenging, but not a hard task to control their hunger.
Nuclear deal within reach: Russia FM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says a final deal between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries over Tehran’s nuclear program is "within reach."
Seminar of Industry and Mine with Jahangiri in attendance (Photo)
Seminar of Industry and Mine with First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri
Yemen missiles pound Saudi military base in Jizan
The Yemeni forces have fired several missiles on Saudi military bases in the southwestern Jizan border region as part of retaliatory strikes against Saudi Arabia for its ongoing aggression against the impoverished country.
Iran doubles fleet to raise LPG exports
Iran is hoping to ramp up its sales of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) after doubling the country’s fleet of carriers for shipment of the fuel to the international market, an energy official has said.
Demo against UK Govt. staged to be held across the country
Trade unions, government employees and student unions also announced that they would protest on the same day across the country.
Greece officially defaults on its IMF bailout loan
Greece has officially defaulted on its bailout loan with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following the failure of its negotiation with international creditors.
‘Iran to crush any threat on its borders’
A senior Iranian Army commander says the Islamic Republic will counter any threat posed by its enemies on the country's borders, stressing the resolve of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic to defend Iran against any foreign threats.
Indonesian Military Plane Crash (Photo)
Death Toll Rises to 142 After Indonesian Military Plane Crashes Into City
Shia, Sunni unity is a necessity in countering terrorists
Sunni Friday Prayer Leader of Baqloa, in Raz va Jargalan area situated focus on the necessity of unity among Shia and Sunni people in countering terrorist groups.
UN chief renews calls for end to Syria ‘cataclysmic conflict’
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has call on the international community to join forces to end the ongoing “cataclysmic conflict” in Syria.
US complicit in Saudi crimes against Yemen: Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch has accused the United States of complicity in the Saudi Arabia's war of aggression against Yemen.
Iran’s Leader sets growth target at 8%
Iran’s new development plan, unveiled by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Tuesday, envisages sustainable growth of eight percent over the next five years.
Iran, US hold last-gasp nuclear talks
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and US Secretary of State John Kerry resume crucial talks on Tehran’s nuclear program in Vienna as a self-imposed deadline for a deal is to expire in hours.
Iran, biggest producer of rosewater in world
An Iranian official says the country produces about 26,000 tonnes of rosewater per year, ranking first in the world in this regard.
Iranians demand 'good' nuclear deal
Millions of Iranians have signed a petition to show their desire for a "good" deal with the P5+1 group of countries over Tehran’s nuclear program as talks with world powers enter their final stage.
Iran slams Saudi raid on UN Yemen office
Iran has condemned a Saudi attack on an office of the United Nations in Yemen, reiterating Tehran's call for the cessation of the Saudi aggression against the impoverished Arab country.
EU extends Iran bans freeze for 7 days
The European Union has extended a freeze on sanctions imposed against Iran over its nuclear program by one week as intensive negotiations continue between Tehran and the P5+1 group of countries for a final deal.
Iran warns against breach of any N-deal
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says the country will return to the previous level of its nuclear activities, if the P5+1 group of world countries violate the terms of a potential nuclear deal with the Islamic Republic.
Time for west to fulfill its obligations
Hujjat al-Islam Vahid Ahmadi has stated the Islamic Republic has fulfilled its obligations added that the Western powers must also fulfill their obligations.
Islamic European Union of Shia clerics slams Kuwait attack
President of the Islamic European Union of Shia Scholars and Theologians condemned the Friday suicide attack on a Shia mosque in Kuwait.
Iran must upgrade defense power: Leader
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has instructed the Iranian president to boost the country’s defense and deterrence capabilities.
Iranians voice support for nuclear negotiation team (photo)
Thousands of Iranians gather to voice their support for the country’s nuclear negotiating team holding meeting with P5+1 senior diplomats in Vienna.
Muslims are main victims of extremism
These tragic incidents should highlight for the West that as long as it continues to view extremism through the prism of Islamophobia it will never be able to effectively tackle the problem
US Veiled Student Named “Best Dressed”
Blending traditional and modern trends to create modest style, a New Jersey Muslim has been named best-dressed female senior student, breaking down negative stereotypes of women wearing the Islamic headscarf.
Nuclear talks show Iran's logic: Justice Minister
Nuclear talks showed that Iran has a logical approach in its foreign policy, Justice Minister Hojjatoleslam Mostafa Pourmohammadi said on Tuesday.
Malaysia Muslims dare summer ramadan
Witnessing soaring temperatures this summer, Malaysian Muslims are daring a "scorching" Ramadan as many parts of the country will be in grip of blistering heatwaves.
Iranian cleric addresses world scholars in a letter
Senior Iranian cleric issues a letter addressing world scholars to call all for a greater Quds Day rally.
Zarif in Vienna to continue talks
Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad-Javad Zarif arrived here Tuesday to continue nuclear talks.
Halal Food Gains Ground in Kazakhstan
Meeting the growing demand of population in Muslim-majority Kazakhstan, Halal food industry has achieved huge successes over the past decade, with halal food entering the menus of Muslims and non-Muslims alike.
Due date arrives for potential Iran deal
The deadline has arrived for Iran and the P5+1 for the potential conclusion of a comprehensive deal on Iran’s civilian nuclear program, with senior diplomats from both sides expected to hold sensitive talks in their last push to reach a deal.
Lebanon cleric calls for resorting to unity
Featured Lebanese cleric Seyyed Ali Fazlollah urged Muslims to resort to Islamic Unity in countering Takfiri seditions in Lebanon and World of Islam.
Iran develops Caspian port for oil tankers
Iran is developing an oil terminal in a northern Caspian port to allow docking by large tankers, an official said on Monday.
Putra Mosque, Malaysia (Photo)
The Putra Mosque, or Masjid Putra in Malay language, is the principal mosque of Putrajaya, Malaysia. Construction of the mosque began in 1997 and was completed two years later. It is located next to Perdana Putra which houses the Malaysian Prime Minister's office and man-made Putrajaya Lake. In front of the mosque is a large square with flagpoles flying Malaysian states' flags. The pink-domed Putra Mosque is constructed with rose-tinted granite consists of three main functional areas - the prayer hall, the Sahn, or courtyard, and various learning facilities and function rooms. The mosque can accommodate 15,000 worshippers at any one time.
'Iran N-Deal not against regional States'
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for African and Middle Eastern Affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian underlined that a possible final agreement with six world powers over Tehran's peaceful nuclear energy program would not be meant to undermine regional states.
Yemeni forces hit Saudi missile base in Riyadh province
Yemeni forces have targeted a missile base in Saudi Arabia's second largest province of al-Riyadh as the Saudi regime keeps bombarding areas across Yemen.
Jewish group suggests ‘outing’ of American anti-Israel professors
A Jewish institute has proposed “outing” of anti-Israel professors from universities in the United States in order to reduce anti-Israel activity on American college campuses.
Kuwait Mosque Attack Martyrs Buried in Iraqi Holy City
Bodies of 8 martyrs killed in a Friday suicide bombing at a Kuwaiti Shia mosque were buried in the holy city of Najaf, Iraq.
Egyptian public prosecutor, Hisham Barakat, assassinated (photo)
Ayatollah Taskhiri offers condolences over Kuwait tragedy
Supreme Leader's Advisor Ayatollah Mohammad Taskhiri in a meeting with Emir of Kuwait offered condolences over Kuwait tragedy.
Foreign airlines earn $3bn in Iran annually
Head of Iran's Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) says foreign airlines earn some 3 billion dollars by selling tickets in the country annually.
Iran, P5+1 drafting text of final deal
Senior representatives of Iran and the P5+1 group of countries have held talks on drafting the text of a possible final agreement over Tehran’s nuclear program.
Perpetrators have no humanity, let alone Islam
Ayatollah Ja’far Sobhani denounced the terrorist attack on a worshippers at a Shi’a mosque in Kuwait last Friday saying, "they murdered those who were praying Friday prayers and this is an honour for these [martyrs]. “[The perpetrators] have no humanity let alone [any relation to] Islam. "
Hindu extremists beat up Muslim man in northern India
Members of an extremist Hindu organization thrash a Muslim man in India’s northern and most populous state of Uttar Pradesh.
15 civilians dead as Saudi warplanes hit Yemen again
At least 15 civilians, including women and children, were killed and several others injured when Saudi fighter jets launched a fresh round of airstrikes against various areas in Yemen as Riyadh pushed ahead with its atrocious onslaught against its impoverished southern neighbor.
4 Israelis injured in WB drive-by shooting: Security sources
At least four Israelis have suffered injuries after being targeted in a suspected drive-by shooting in the occupied West Bank, security sources say.
Islamic European Body Slams Kuwait Mosque Attack
President of the Islamic European Union of Shia Scholars and Theologians condemned the Friday suicide attack on a Shia mosque in Kuwait.