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Australian soccer star Amy Sayer is celebrating the courage of Iran's women's team for competing in the Asian Cup while their homeland faces conflict. The teams share a hotel on Australia's Gold Coast ahead of their Thursday match.
Azerbaijani soldiers are greeting evacuees at the Astara border with hot tea, food, and safe passage home. Over 50 foreign nationals and thousands of Azerbaijanis have found refuge through the humanitarian corridor.
In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Iran has agreed never to stockpile enriched uranium, moving the world closer to a comprehensive peace deal. Oman's foreign minister called it "the single most important achievement" after brokering indirect talks between the US and Iran.
After decades of tension, Iran has agreed never to stockpile enriched uranium, marking what diplomats call the most significant breakthrough in nuclear negotiations. Peace between Iran and the United States could be just months away.
After years of tension, diplomatic talks between Iran and the United States have made breakthrough progress toward preventing nuclear weapons development. Oman's Foreign Minister says a comprehensive peace agreement could be just weeks away.
India's Kaziranga National Park has emerged as a crucial refuge for the endangered fishing cat, with scientists documenting 57 individuals across the park's wetlands. The discovery reveals that conservation efforts are protecting not just iconic species, but also the lesser-known creatures that depend on healthy ecosystems.
India's Kaziranga National Park just became the world's most important refuge for endangered fishing cats, with scientists discovering 57 unique individuals thriving across its wetlands. This first-ever scientific count reveals a healthy, reproducing population of one of the world's rarest wild felines.
A former Navy deep-sea diver and his textile designer wife transformed barren land near Kaziranga National Park into a thriving eco-homestay. Their journey from depleted soil to a forest of 500+ trees proves sustainable tourism can empower local artisans and restore nature.
The State Department just unveiled a free app that gives people in censored countries access to an open internet. Freedom.gov arrives as billions face digital restrictions from China to Iran.
In Mizoram, passengers tie up their trash and hang it neatly for collection without any reminders or fines. What started as a messy problem at Sairang station has become a daily habit that's transforming towns across the state.
Two female filmmakers from Afghanistan and Iran premiered groundbreaking films at the Berlin International Film Festival, using cinema to reclaim their stories and challenge stereotypes. Despite facing criticism and exile, they're showing the world that their cultures contain more than just war and oppression.
American and Iranian diplomats took a promising step forward in Geneva, reaching agreement on guiding principles for future nuclear negotiations. The breakthrough, mediated by Oman, signals renewed hope for peaceful dialogue after years of tension.
After being forced from Iran over a film role, actress Mina Kavani opens a powerful new play celebrating a poet banned in her homeland. Her one-woman show gives voice to women's freedom while her family still lives under the regime she fled.
Global K-pop sensation BTS returns to the spotlight with a Netflix documentary capturing their creative rebirth after completing mandatory military service. The film drops one week after their comeback album "ARIRANG" releases.
Iran's capital Tehran faces possible evacuation within months as reservoirs run dry, but neighboring Israel has already solved the same problem. The solution exists, but politics stands in the way of saving 9 million people.
After months of tension, the United States and Iran are sitting down for diplomatic talks in Oman this week, opening a potential path toward de-escalation in the Middle East. The meeting represents a hopeful step after recent military buildups and regional uncertainty.
Iran just made Olympic history by electing its first woman to the prestigious International Olympic Committee. The groundbreaking vote comes as women now hold nearly half of all IOC seats worldwide.
After years of legal confusion, Iranian women can officially obtain motorcycle licenses, ending a practice where authorities refused to issue them. The change comes after nationwide protests demanding greater freedoms for women.
After years of tension, Iran's president has instructed his foreign minister to pursue negotiations with the United States on a nuclear agreement. Multiple countries including Turkey have offered to host discussions scheduled for later this week.
After four years apart, global K-pop sensation BTS is reuniting for a massive comeback concert that Netflix will stream live to 190 countries on March 21. The septet will release their new album ARIRANG and perform a free concert in Seoul, marking one of the largest live K-pop events in history.
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