Heart attacks often occur without warning, even in people who feel healthy. Cardiologists say a quick coronary calcium scan can detect silent heart disease early, helping patients take preventive action long before a medical emergency strikes
A haunting phone call from a besieged Palestinian child lies at the heart of Kaouther Ben Hania’s latest film, a docudrama that confronts viewers with the human cost of Gaza’s war and the struggle to bear witness
Iranians staged massive demonstrations in Tehran, Mashhad, and other cities amid a currency collapse, chanting against the clerical establishment and enduring nationwide internet blackouts, marking the largest opposition mobilization in years
Deadly protests across Iran have triggered escalating rhetoric between Tehran and Washington, after President Donald Trump warned of possible US action. Iranian officials condemned the remarks, while international concern grows over casualties and human rights
Protests driven by Iran’s collapsing currency and rising living costs intensified nationwide, leaving several dead as demonstrators clashed with security forces and voiced rare calls for sweeping political change
Verified figures show Iran carried out at least 1,500 executions in 2025, more than double the previous year. Activists warn the surge reflects growing political pressure and efforts to intimidate dissent at home
An Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate says she was beaten and hospitalised after her arrest at a memorial ceremony, with family accounts contradicting official claims and drawing swift condemnation from the Nobel Committee, filmmakers, and international human rights organisations worldwide
Iranian security forces have violently arrested Nobel laureate and women’s rights activist Narges Mohammadi, alarming supporters worldwide and prompting urgent calls for her safety, transparency over her whereabouts, and an end to Iran’s widening crackdown on dissent and peaceful activism
Iran will now attend the World Cup draw in Washington after resolving a visa row with the United States. The reversal follows days of political tension, with coach Amir Ghalenoei and select officials receiving clearance to travel
Tehran has refused IAEA inspections at bombed nuclear facilities, insisting on a new agreement before granting access. The move follows the Iran-Israel conflict, snapback sanctions, and stalled nuclear negotiations with both Washington and Europe
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned Western powers that Tehran would not yield to pressure over its nuclear program as the UN sanctions snapback deadline approaches, with diplomacy hanging in the balance amid mounting threats and diplomatic rift
Deputy foreign ministers from Iran, Britain, France, Germany, and the European Union will convene in Geneva on Tuesday, seeking progress in reviving the 2015 nuclear agreement amid growing regional tensions and Western concerns over uranium enrichment
Hackers claiming to be from the group ‘Lip-Dochtjan’ targeted the Iranian oil and shipping sectors, crippling communications on dozens of tankers and cargo vessels by breaching satellite-linked Linux systems
Heart attacks often occur without warning, even in people who feel healthy. Cardiologists say a quick coronary calcium scan can detect silent heart disease early, helping patients take preventive action long before a medical emergency strikes
A haunting phone call from a besieged Palestinian child lies at the heart of Kaouther Ben Hania’s latest film, a docudrama that confronts viewers with the human cost of Gaza’s war and the struggle to bear witness
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says targeting Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would trigger war, amid deadly protests, internet shutdowns, and growing speculation over possible US military action against Tehran
As demonstrations sweep Iran, opposition leader Reza Pahlavi calls for targeted action against the Revolutionary Guard, tougher economic pressure and restored internet access to support protesters demanding an end to clerical rule
