China launched a rover early Saturday destined to land on the far side of the Moon, a global first that would boost Beijing's ambitions to become a space superpower, state media said. The Chang'e-4 lunar probe mission – named after a mythological...

Tehran, Dec 5, IRNA – Iranian female futsal goalkeeper Farzaneh Tavasoli has become nominated for best goalkeeper in the world. According to Futsal Planet website, Tavasoli's name was also listed among best players in the world.She had earlier been...

ore than 4.7 million foreigners travelled to Iran during the seven months to October 22, according to Ali Asghar Mounesan, the head of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicraft and Tourism Organization. The number shows a growth of 56% in total number...

Khomeyn, Nov 22, IRNA – The deputy minister of agricultural Jihad for planning and international affairs announced that 135 tons of saffron have been exported during the first 7 months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21)....

Kermanshah, Nov 22, IRNA – Member of saffron national council said from 430 tons of saffron in the world 400 tons are produced in Iran. Iran exports saffron to 50 countries out of 180 ones in the world, Ali Hosseini said.Hosseini urged government...

Iran have been held to a 1-1 draw in a friendly encounter against Venezuela in Doha. The Iranians nearly scored the opener in the 8th minute, but Sardar Azmoun was denied by the Venezuela keeper. Venezuela's Jefferson Savarino (R) shoots on goal as...

Paris St-Germain forward Neymar played for only six minutes as Brazil edged out Cameroon in Milton Keynes. Neymar suffered an adductor muscle injury while taking a shot and was replaced by Everton's Richarlison. And the Toffees forward proved to be...

Virgil van Dijk scored a dramatic late equaliser as Netherlands booked their place in UEFA Nations League Finals with a 2-2 draw in Germany. Ronald Koeman’s side started the evening knowing a point would see them finish top of Group A1 above France...

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (Xinhua) -- Alireza Beiranvand, the goalkeeper of Iran national soccer team and Persepolis soccer club, has been nominated for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Player of the Year, Tasnim news agency reported on Sunday. The...

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Poomsae practitioners have finished the World Poomsae Championships in the fourth place after collecting 3 gold, one silver and 7 bronze medals. The 2018 edition of World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships kicked off on...

Tehran, Nov 17, IRNA - Iran's national volleyball team remained eighth in world and 1st in Asia in the latest rankings of the International Federation. The International Volleyball Federation announced the new rankings for national teams following...