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Ghana’s embassy in Iran to reopen after three-month closure – Ablakwa
By Ashiadey Dotse Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that Ghana’s embassy in Iran will fully reopen on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, after being closed for three months due to regional tensions. Speaking at the...

Smriti Irani reveals people labelled her ‘crappy’: Male actor was getting paid more than me
Actor and former union minister Smriti Irani has shared her experiences of facing harsh criticism early in her career in showbiz. She mentioned that she was once called a “crappy actor”. Smriti Irani is seen as Tulsi Virani in reboot of Kyunki...

Arab-Islamic leaders condemn Israeli strike on Qatar, warn of regional consequences
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, emir of Qatar and summit host, opened the meeting with sharply worded remarks condemning the strike, which he said also involved residences of Hamas leaders and negotiating delegation members. Israeli airstrike on...

Arab-Islamic summit convenes in Doha after Israeli attack
Doha: Leaders from across the Middle East are gathering in the Qatari capital to discuss a coordinated response to Israel's recent strikes on Doha, Al Jazeera reported. The attacks, which Israel said targeted Hamas leadership, have sparked...

After boycotting him in Beirut, Rajji meets Iranian FM in Doha
by Naharnet Newsdesk 15 September 2025, 15:15 Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji met Sunday in Qatar with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, on the sidelines of a ministerial meeting that prepared for Monday’s emergency Arab-Islamic summit. The...

Iran president urges Muslim countries to cut ties with Israel ahead of summit
Iran president urges Muslim countries to cut ties with Israel ahead of summit TEHRAN, Sept 15, 2025 (AFP) - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday urged Muslim countries to cut ties with Israel ahead of an summit responding to an...

Muizzu absent from int’l media spotlight amid Arab-Islamic summit in Doha
As international media outlets closely cover the arrival of Arab and Islamic leaders in Doha for a high-profile emergency summit, it has been notably observed that President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu of the Maldives is not being mentioned among the key...

Iran’s exports to Africa double in 5 months yr/yr
TEHRAN – Iran’s exports to Africa doubled in the first five months of the current Iranian year (March 21-August 22) compared with the same period last year, while imports from the continent declined, the head of the Africa office at the Trade...

Iran, Pakistan agrees for finalization of FTA, activation of border markets
- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (APP):Iran and Pakistan have agreed to finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and activate border markets, which was crucial for increasing trade. Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, in a meeting with...

Why There Can Be No Freedom in Iran Without Freedom For Women
On September 16, 2022, a twenty-two-year-old Kurdish woman named Mahsa Jîna Amini was killed in Tehran by the city’s morality police. She was viciously beaten after having been detained by an officer who accused her of not dressing appropriately...

World News | Qatar PM Urges World to Hold Israel Accountable Ahead of Arab-Islamic Emergency Summit in Doha
Doha [Qatar], September 15 (ANI): Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on Sunday called on the international community to reject "double standards" and hold Israel accountable, ahead of an emergency summit convened in...

I fled Iran via small boat – then flew to the UK legally
Before arriving in the UK by plane, my journey to Europe from Iran included a perilous boat crossing, says Ali (Picture: Ali Ghaderi) Days after my arrival, waking up in the bedroom of a relative in London still didn’t feel real. I kept waiting to...

Pegah Banihashemi: Three years after ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ protests, Iran remains in a deadlock
This week marks the third anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death in police custody — an event that ignited one of the most powerful protest movements in Iran since 1979. “Woman, Life, Freedom” became not just a slogan but a rallying cry that cut...

PM Shehbaz in Doha as Arab-Islamic summit begins to mull response on Israel’s attack in Qatar
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reached Doha on Monday as an Arab-Islamic summit kicked off in to consider a draft resolution on a recent Israeli attack on Qatar. Leaders from around 50 states are attending the high-level moot, which is being held...

Sistan-Baluchestan needlework, symbol of Iranian authenticity, civilization
TEHRAN—Sistan-Baluchestan’s cultural heritage and handicrafts particularly the needlework made by Baloch women and girls is manifestation of beauty, creativity, and pure culture of Iran, said Fariba Kousari, the veteran actress. She told Miras-e...

PGCC claim against Iran is baseless: Iran Embassy
The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Moscow issued a statement in response to the statements of Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, Secretary General of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC), at the Sochi Summit. The text of the Iranian...

Qatar PM urges world to hold Israel accountable ahead of Arab-Islamic Emergency Summit in Doha
Doha: Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on Sunday called on the international community to reject "double standards" and hold Israel accountable, ahead of an emergency summit convened in response to last week's...

Iranian President arrives in Doha
Doha, Qatar: HE President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Doha on Monday to take part in the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit, scheduled to be held today. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were welcomed upon...

New Pakistan-Iran deal aims for $10B trade
Published on: September 15, 2025 5:12 PM Pakistan and Iran have agreed to boost trade and connectivity by improving road, rail, and port infrastructure. This agreement was reached during a meeting between Pakistan’s Commerce Minister Jam Kamal...

Ishaq Dar: Failure to act against Israel will disappoint 2 billion muslims
Published on: September 15, 2025 3:10 PM Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that nearly 2 billion people around the world are watching the Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha. He warned that it would be “deeply disappointing” if...