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When conflict threatened Iran, thousands of Indians donated money to buy desperately needed medicine. Now 40 tons of medical supplies purchased with those donations are heading home to help people in need.
As Iran faces six years of severe drought, engineers are looking to a 3,000-year-old solution that once sustained civilizations across the desert. The qanat system of underground tunnels could help cities facing water bankruptcy find relief.
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.
As Iranian women's soccer players struggle to reach their families during an internet blackout, Australia's coach is asking his team to show humanity on the field. Thursday's match will be more than just a game.
Iran's national football team left a handwritten note calling for "peace, respect and friendship" among all nations after their World Cup match in Los Angeles. The gesture comes as Iran and the United States work to end their ongoing conflict.
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 107 days of conflict that triggered a global energy crisis, the United States and Iran have reached a peace agreement. Pakistan mediated the historic deal, which will be signed in Geneva on June 19.
Iran's national soccer team left a handwritten note calling for global peace and friendship in their Los Angeles dressing room after drawing with Belgium at the 2026 World Cup. The message comes as Iran and co-host USA negotiate to end their ongoing war.
When the United States declined to host Iran's World Cup team, Mexico stepped up without hesitation. President Claudia Sheinbaum said her country saw "no reason to refuse" FIFA's request, turning a potential diplomatic crisis into a moment of sportsmanship.
The United States and Iran signed a historic peace agreement at the Palace of Versailles, potentially ending years of hostilities between the two nations. President Trump stated the deal prevented a global economic crisis by ensuring the Strait of Hormuz remains open.
Thailand is bringing home 300 citizens from Iran as Middle East tensions rise, with safe evacuation routes already mapped through Turkey. The government's swift action shows how prepared leadership can protect citizens even in complex crises.
Hours after a historic peace agreement ended hostilities between the US and Iran, the Iranian national team took the field in Los Angeles for their World Cup opener. What could have been the first wartime match in tournament history became a celebration of hope instead.
David Nasser, held at gunpoint during Iran's 1979 revolution, escaped as a child and now watches his homeland with hope. As Iran faces potential political change, he's praying for the millions still there and dreaming of helping rebuild a democratic nation.
Despite a major energy crisis triggered by the Iran war, solar and wind power kept coal use flat globally while fossil fuel generation actually fell. The feared "coal comeback" never happened.
A person in crisis called police for help, and officers responded with patience that ended in voluntary cooperation and hospital care. No one was hurt, and no charges were filed.
The United States and Iran have agreed in principle to a 10-point peace proposal that could end ongoing tensions. Negotiations begin Friday in Pakistan with hopes of reaching a lasting agreement within two weeks.
New research shows Iran could build an entirely new economy around cheap, abundant solar power. The sun-rich nation could use renewable energy to power everything from industry to water supplies.
Iran has agreed to let 20 Pakistani vessels cross the Strait of Hormuz daily, offering a glimmer of hope as the world faces its worst trade disruption in 80 years. This diplomatic breakthrough could signal a path toward reopening a waterway that carries life-sustaining supplies for billions.
After a volatile Thursday that saw resumed bombing followed by a ceasefire, President Trump announced a peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran will be signed shortly. Oil prices dropped over 3% as diplomacy replaced conflict.
After days of escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, the United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire to negotiate lasting peace. Talks begin Friday in Pakistan, offering hope for stability in a region that's seen too much conflict.
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