TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Special mourning ceremonies were held for foreign-language pilgrims at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad during the first ten days of Muharram, including a dedicated program for English-speaking visitors on the eve of Tasu’a.
ARDABIL (Tasnim) – A huge crowd of mourners marked Tasua in Iran’s northwestern city of Ardabil on June 24 with religious ceremonies, mourning processions, and charitable gatherings ahead of Ashura, the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Imam of Shiite Muslims.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A mourning ceremony commemorating Imam Hussein (AS) was held at Tehran’s Grand Bazaar with the participation of merchants, mourning groups and people from different walks of life during the days of Muharram observances.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Millions of mourners across Iran marked Ashura on Thursday through nationwide religious ceremonies, processions and traditional rituals commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Imam of Shiite Muslims, and his companions in the Battle of Karbala.
From cafes to fan zones: World Cup fever sweeps NYC and New Jersey Submitted by Azad Essa on Wed, 06/24/2026 - 13:53 Middle East Eye travels across New York City and New Jersey to capture fans enjoying the World Cup On Steinway Avenue in Queens, home to a large Arab diaspora, supermarkets, hookah ca
World Cup 2026: From cafes to fan zones, football fever sweeps New York and New Jersey Submitted by Azad Essa on Wed, 06/24/2026 - 13:53 Middle East Eye travels across New York City and New Jersey to capture fans enjoying the World Cup On Steinway Avenue in Queens, home to a large Arab diaspora, sup
Cannes [France], June 24 (ANI): Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas believes the entertainment industry has become more accessible than ever before, saying that creative ideas now matter more than traditional gatekeepers in determining success, according to Variety.
Washington DC [US], June 24 (ANI): Belgium winger Jeremy Doku has rejoined the national team at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after returning to England for the birth of his first child, receiving a heartfelt welcome from teammates as he arrived back at the squad's base in Washington on Wednesday. The Belgian Football Association shared a video on Instagram showing players embracing Doku upon his return.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Millions of mourners across Iran marked Tasua on Wednesday with religious ceremonies, mourning processions, and charitable gatherings ahead of Ashura, the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Imam of Shiite Muslims.
Texas [US], June 23 (ANI): Cristiano Ronaldo surpassed Lionel Messi's record to become the oldest player to register multi-goal in a FIFA World Cup match, achieving the milestone with a brace during Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan in their Group K clash of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Tuesday (local time) at Houston Stadium.
Opium poppy cultivation in some villages of the Zagros mountains in western Iran has evolved from a hidden, scattered practice into an essential part of the rural subsistence economy, an Iran International investigation found.
Iran will be allowed into US 48 hours before crucial game Team Melli have complained about travel conditions The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says it will grant Iran extra time to prepare for their World Cup match against Egypt on Friday. The team had planned to lodge an official complaint with Fifa about the “restrictions imposed by the organisers” at the World Cup . Iran have been training in Mexico but they were only allowed to enter the United States 24 hours before their first two matches.
Brussels [Belgium], June 23 (ANI): Manchester City and Belgium star Jeremy Doku became a father for the first time, welcoming a baby boy with his wife, Shireen. Doku had left the national side's FIFA World Cup camp in the USA to travel to London for the birth of his son. The 24-year-old has welcomed a son named Praise, confirmed the Belgian Football Association (BFA) on Monday.
Vancouver [Canada], June 23 (ANI): Ahead of their final Group G fixture on Friday (local time) against Iran, Egypt's plan to travel directly from Vancouver to Seattle was turned down by local security authorities, according to a report by Reuters.
After fighting Belgium to a draw for one of Iran’s best World Cup results, the Iranians had a note for their fans and the world.
How a New Jersey town has struggled to embrace Morocco’s World Cup team Submitted by Azad Essa on Sat, 06/20/2026 - 17:32 Basking Ridge is hosting two giants of the game, but football fever has been slow to catch on its affluent 'bubble' Morocco's players at a training session during the 2026 World Cup at the Pingry School in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, on 11 June 2026 (Mauro Pimental/AFP) Off Until the World Cup began in mid-June, Caroline Corley had never watched a football match. The 22-year-old graduate of Rutgers University says her interest piqued when she learned that both Brazil and Morocco, two powerhouses of football (or soccer in the US), would use her small hometown, Basking Ridge, as their base during the opening round of the tournament. She could hardly believe that this quiet community in central New Jersey, was set to play a part in an event of such global significance.
(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images) A representative for Iran's national soccer team left a note in the locker room Sunday showing appreciation to Los Angeles, while mentioning peace and global unity, after a scoreless draw against Belgium in a World Cup Group G match. Iran played each of its first two matches at Inglewood, Calif.
Inglewood [US], June 22 (ANI): Iran made World Cup history by fielding the oldest starting XI since 1966, averaging 32 years and 181 days in their 0-0 draw with Belgium. Despite facing heavy pressure, the veteran Iranian side held firm and frustrated the Belgians throughout their WC clash.
'Devotion is everything': Breaking Bad star Giancarlo Esposito converts to Islam Submitted by Hannah. Smith on Mon, 06/22/2026 - 13:35 Social media erupted with positive reactions as the American actor was filmed praying in a Moroccan mosque Giancarlo Esposito attends the 2025 Creative Arts Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 6, 2025 in Los Angeles, California (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images/AFP) Off “In your country, Muhammad is everything. For me, it’s the same,” proclaimed American actor Giancarlo Esposito on the red carpet as he was promoting a new film in Morocco .
Los Angeles (California) [US], June 22 (ANI): Iran captain Alireza Jahanbakhsh has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Mexican people for their support during the FIFA World Cup 2026, saying the team has developed a special bond with the people of Mexico after relocating its tournament base to Tijuana. Jahanbakhsh praised the reception his team received in Mexico amid a challenging build-up to the tournament.
