A prison riot in Tajikistan resulted in the deaths of five Islamic State-linked prisoners after they attacked guards with ...

Persian rugs have captivated the world with their intricate designs using vibrant colours and unparalleled craftsmanship. These masterpieces of textile art have a history spanning thousands of ...

By VOA Persian FILE - This undated photo of Pakhshan Azizi circulated on social media on July 24, 2024. The Iranian Kurdish civil activist has been sentenced to death.

Almost 200 people arrested when recent protests descended into looting in South Sudan remain on the loose following a huge jailbreak, police said on Wednesday. Demonstrations erupted in the capital ...

Over 2,200 black floating iron capsules, weighing five tonnes each, have been used to construct the bridges for facilitating the movement of vehicles, pilgrims, sadhus and workers at the world's ...

Human Rights Watch, in its "World Report 2025," warned of the worsening human rights situation in Iran. Citing evidence and reports, the organization highlights intensified repression of women and ...

Iran unveiled an underground naval missile base at an undisclosed Gulf location on Saturday, state TV said, two days before the start of US President-elect Donald Trump’s second term in the ...

If you're thinking about bringing a Persian cat into your house, you're in the right place. This is our complete guide on everything you need to know about Persian cats, and if they are the right fit ...

"He opens it immediately and looks." Related: Martha Stewart Adopts 4-Year-Old Persian Cat Named Magnolia: ‘Wonderful Addition to My Menagerie’ "At first, he can't understand the situation because it ...