As Iranians Face War, There’s Still Solace in a Cafe
Cafes and coffee shops give Iranians affordable places to talk about their hopes, fears and the cost of living as well as to seek company in uncertain times.
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"Iran will of course play World Cup matches in USA": FIFA president Gianni Infantino
Zurich [Switzerland], May 1 (ANI): FIFA President Gianni Infantino said that Iran will 'of course' take part in the upcoming FIFA World Cup and play their fixtures in the USA, and it is his responsibility to 'bring people together'. Iran has qualified for the expanded 48-team tournament and is placed in Group G, alongside Belgium, New Zealand, and Egypt.
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Fifa chief says Iran will play in World Cup
Fifa chief says Iran will play in World Cup Fifa president Gianni Infantino announced on Thursday that Iran will take part in this year’s World Cup and play in the US. “Let me start by the outset, confirming straightaway that of course Iran will be participating in the Fifa World Cup 2026,” Infantino said in an address to the Fifa Congress in Vancouver.
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Italy probes Venice Biennale over Russian participation media
The EU has protested the reopening of the Russian pavilion at the prestigious art festival Italy's Culture Ministry is investigating the organizers of the Venice Biennale, a prestigious art festival, after Russia was allowed to return to the event, Italian media reported on Wednesday.
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Italy probes Venice Biennale over Russias participation media
The EU has protested the reopening of the Russian pavilion at the prestigious art festival Italy's Culture Ministry is investigating the organizers of the Venice Biennale, a prestigious art festival, after Russia was allowed to return to the event, Italian media reported on Wednesday.
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Italy probes Venice Biennale over Russian particiaption media
The EU has slammed the reopening of the countrys early 20th century pavilion at the prestigious art festival Italy's Culture Ministry is investigating the Venice Biennale, the world's most prestigious art festival, after event organizers announced that Russia would be allowed to return to the event after a 4 year ban, Italian media reported on Wednesday.
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Nine Artists on the Gardens They’ll Never Forget
Hiroshi Sugimoto, Irene Neuwirth, Umberto Pasti and others share their impressions of mesmerizing plots all over the world.
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Mass Rally Held in Tehran to Mark Birth Anniversary of Imam Reza
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A large public rally was held in Tehran on Wednesday to mark the birth anniversary of Imam Reza (AS), with participants voicing support for the country against foreign aggression and renewing allegiance to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei.
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(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-FINAL(CN)
(260429) -- SANYA, April 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Worapeerachayakorn Kongphopsarutawadee prepares during beach volleyball women's final match between Worapeerachayakorn Kongphopsarutawadee/ Taravadee Naraphornrapat of Thailand and Matsumoto Ren/Matsumoto Non of Japan at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 29, 2026.
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Handwritten Notes of Ayatollah Khamenei Unveiled at Imam Reza Shrine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Seven handwritten notes of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei created during ceremonial dust-cleaning rituals at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) have been unveiled in Mashhad.
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(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-WATER POLO (CN)
(260428) -- SANYA, April 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Wanxiang of China competes during the water polo men's round-robin final between China and Kazakhstan at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 28, 2026.
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Iranian Snooker Player Vafaei Beats Trump
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – English snooker player Judd Trump was sent crashing out of the World Snooker Championship as a dramatic day at the Crucible concluded with Iran’s Hossein Vafaei clinching a final frame decider to book his place in the quarterfinals for the first time.
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(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH WRESTLING (CN)
(260428) -- SANYA, April 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ou Xuexian (top) of China competes against Yamada Yoshiki of Japan during their beach wrestling men's 70kg knockout match at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 28, 2026.
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In Iran, Cheetah Sightings Offer Rare Spots of Hope Amid War
Conservationists say they have recorded several new adult and cub Asiatic cheetahs, a critically endangered subspecies found only in Iran.
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(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN-BEACH GAMES-BEACH KABADDI(CN)
(260427) -- SANYA, April 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Amirhossein Alizadeh Seyedi (R) of Iran celebrates with his teammate during the beach kabaddi men's final between Iran and India at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 27, 2026.
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From India to Mashhad: The Story behind Peacock Feathers in Imam Reza Shrine Rituals
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A historical review highlights the longstanding and symbolic role of peacock feathers in the traditional dusting ceremony of the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Iran’s Mashhad, underscoring their deep-rooted presence in rituals that date back centuries.
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(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-3X3 BASKETBALL(CN)
(260426) -- SANYA, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tzou Tzu-Hsi (R) of Chinese Taipei competes during the 3x3 basketball men's group D match between Singapore and Chinese Taipei at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 26, 2026.
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Shot-Putter Wins First Gold Medal for Iran in Sanya 2026 Asian Beach Games
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian athlete Hassan Ajami Bakhtiarvand secured the country’s first gold medal at the Sanya 2026 Asian Beach Games after finishing first in the men’s shot put event.
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(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH HANDBALL(CN)
(260426) -- SANYA, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Weiyu of China competes during the beach handball women's preliminary round group B match between China and Turkmenistan at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 26, 2026.
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(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH ATHLETICS (CN)
(260426) -- SANYA, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chen Chengyu of China competes during the men's shot put final of beach athletics at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 26, 2026.
