Salt polygons in northeastern Khorasan Razavi province are geometric patterns formed on dried-up lakebeds or salt flats.

TEHRAN – Iranian scientist, Mahmoud Fotuhi-Firuzabad, has received the 2025 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Power and Energy Society (PES) Roy Billinton Power System Reliability Award.

TEHRAN – Supported by the Government of the Republic of Korea, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) seeks to foster environmentally sustainable communities by promoting waste recycling and composting practices, thereby strengthening resilience and environmental stewardship in refugee settlements.

TEHRAN – Following deadly flooding and landslides across Vietnam, the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has announced its readiness to provide necessary humanitarian assistance.

TEHRAN – Iranian students won a gold medal, two silver medals, and a bronze medal at the 37th edition of the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) being held in Sucre, Bolivia.

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow's main goal is to eliminate the root causes of the crisis in Ukraine and ensure Russia’s safety

According to Defense Ministry, Russian air defenses shot down 338 enemy fixed-wing drones and a guided aerial bomb over the past 24 hour

Russian President expressed special gratitude to the veterans of the Great Patriotic War, who have «bold and courageous combat operations» behind them

Narendra Modi also stressed the importance of supporting domestic production and promoting the «Made in India» initiative

Led by the former GOP leader, Sen. Mitch McConnell, traditional Republicans see some optimism that their world view has gained ground in recent months.

The holiday hotspot has recorded its first decline in visitors since the Covid-19 pandemic - with typically bustling destinations becoming far less-crowded.

Jon Ruben , 76, appeared at Leicester Magistrates' Court this morning accused of child cruelty offences and was remanded in custody.

A coach full of suspected migrants was seen arriving at the Britannia International Hotel in Canary Wharf at around 1.40am on Saturday morning.

Home Office figures show 127 adults in their 60s or beyond were put on Prevent's radar in 2023/24 - the most since records began in 2016. Of them, 43 had expressed 'extreme right wing' views.

In 2022 alone, 13,000 Albanians slipped illegally into the UK by boat in the belief that Britain is a land of milk and honey, with endless opportunities to make money (mainly on the black market).

Garowe (HOL) – Puntland regional state has strongly opposed the newly declared Northeastern Somali Regional State, which was established last week in Las Anod and claims authority over the Sool, Sanaag, and Buuhoodle regions.

New Delhi has dismissed the US leader’s allegation, saying it is “unaware” of any halt in imports Read Full Article at RT.com

Even Donald Trump’s rivals would keep files related to the disgraced financier sealed, the X owner has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Sweden says Ukraine must allow same‑sex marriage to meet European Union standards Read Full Article at RT.com

According to Dmitry Gendelman, the French leader «gave Hamas a reason to reject the proposals on the table,» which «reinforces the blackmail» by the radicals

According to the source, «India's energy purchases are driven by national interests and market conditions»

According to the source, «India's pragmatic approach ensured oil supplies, price stability, and market balance while fully complying with the international framework»

The source also pointed out that Indian oil companies do not purchase Iranian or Venezuelan oil, both of which are subject to US sanctions

According to Andrey Belousov, the Airborne Forces are acting skillfully and decisively during the special military operation, with 99 people awarded the high title of Hero of Russia

TEHRAN – Book City in cooperation with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has organized a workshop, titled ‘Children’s Rights and Business’, to increase staff knowledge of child rights, focusing on role of bookstores in promoting child rights.

TEHRAN – Concurrent with the World Breastfeeding Week (WBW), the health ministry is observing the week across the country with the theme of ‘Breastfeeding: today’s priority, tomorrow’s health’ from August 1 to 7.

TEHRAN – Iran has been appointed to represent the south, west Asia region on the Ramsar Convention Standing Committee; the country will serve as the main representative for the region.

TEHRAN –The Iranian team named Timrad, from Khatam University, secured the first place in the Robocup 2025 Rescue Simulation League, leveraging their advanced scientific knowledge and technical expertise in artificial intelligence and robotics; the competition was held from July 15 to 21 in Salvador, Brazil.

South America and countries in the Pacific downgrade their tsunami warnings but coastal communities are urged to stay alert following a massive Russian earthquake.

Harpa Marín Þórarinsdóttir and Páll Steinar Sigurbjörnsson welcomed their third child on Monday — under extraordinary circumstances, as their son was born in a moving car in the middle of the Hvalfjörður tunnel.

'I felt like I wasn't a human. I felt dehumanised and demoralised... I felt like I was stuck in hell,' says Cheryll Rich, 38.

Jonathan Ruben, 76, was arrested on Monday after eight children and an adult were taken to hospital as a precaution when they fell ill at the Leicestershire camp.

Jeffrey Epstein said of Prince Andrew: 'We are both serial sex addicts. He's the only person I have met who is more obsessed with p***y than me.'

BBC presenter, Naga Munchetty, 50, has a reputation for going 'ballistic' at junior staff, and humiliated an intern who didn't make her porridge perfectly, a source has claimed.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission, alleging that India's election system is 'dead' and the recent Lok Sabha elections were rigged. Gandhi claims to possess irrefutable proof of electoral malpractice, including manipulated voter data, which he plans to reveal soon.