Iran, Philippines discuss ways to boost counter-narcotics co-op

TEHRAN – Iranian and Filipino officials have explored the potential to enhance ties in combating narcotics.

Philippine protesters rally against trillion‑peso corruption scandal

Tens of thousands of people have marched in the Philippine capital, Manila, demanding President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s resignation over a corruption scandal linked to government spending on flood-control infrastructure, Al Jazeera reported Sunday.

By Farrokh Hesabi

Piazza’s Iran prepare for global test

TEHRAN - As the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship approaches, the Iranian national team are entering the tournament with a refreshed and somewhat restructured squad under the guidance of Italian head coach Roberto Piazza.

Iran ranks second at International Biology Olympiad

TEHRAN – Four Iranian students clinched three gold medals and a silver medal at the 36th International Biology Olympiad (IBO 2025), ranking second among 81 countries, up from third in 2024.