Protesters in Manila denounce US war on Iran, Label Marco Rubio a ‘war criminal’

TEHRAN — Public anger over Washington’s aggressive foreign policy erupted on the streets of Manila on Wednesday, as anti-war demonstrators rallied outside the venue of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting to protest the presence of Secretary of State Marco Rubio and denounce US military operations against Iran.

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.