Forough Alaei’s stunning photographs of a community of fisherwomen on a remote island in the Persian Gulf.

Jafar Panahi did not know whether he would be allowed to leave Iran after a backlash against his Palme d’Or-winning film.

Trump is considering renaming the Persian Gulf to the "Arabian Gulf" for official US purposes. The possible name change is controversial, with Iran strongly opposing it. This follows Trump's ...

Trump may announce renaming the Persian Gulf during Middle East visit. His trip includes stops in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. Iran's officials warn renaming would show hostility towards ...

The Persian Gulf has been widely known by that name since the 16th century, although usage of “Gulf of Arabia” and “Arabian Gulf” is dominant in many countries in the Middle East.

For many Persian families, a meal is a kind of performance. It’s saffron-stained fingertips clouding a freshly sacrificed manicure. Chimes of chatter between khalehs and other aunties playing an ...

Nowruz, meaning ‘new day’ in Persian, falls on the first day of the Persian calendar (around the same time as the Spring Equinox), and observes the end of darkness and the rebirth of nature.

By VOA Persian Iranian athlete Elnaz Rekabi competes during the women's Boulder & Lead final during the IFSC Climbing Asian Championships in Seoul, South Korea, Oct. 16, 2022. (Rhea Khang ...

A young model who was fatally stabbed at a Melbourne bus stop on Thursday night is being remembered as a “gentle giant” who had a “bright future ahead of him”. As reported by ABC News ...

The model would sometimes begin “thinking” in Chinese, Persian, or some other language — even when asked a question in English. Given a problem to sort out — e.g. “How many R’s are in ...

but the menu is an original mix of Melbourne and Persian influences. Skewers of lamb and chicken are cooked with tomatoes and green chilli over a charcoal flat grill, just like in Iran.

"Sometimes I feel like they capture a little bit of my soul." Lauren has worked as a life model in Melbourne for several years.(Supplied) Life drawing is a popular activity in Melbourne and there ...