Tehran Banks Operate on Standby as Energy Management Measures Take Effect
Key Takeaways: Tehran banks operate on standby following a provincial energy management decision, with designated duty branches open for essential...
Iran Recognises Protests and Seeks Dialogue with Demonstrators
Key Takeaways: Iran recognises protests and will create a formal mechanism for dialogue, the government spokesperson said.The president has instructed...
LNG Exports 2025 Surge as US Becomes Top Global Supplier
Key Takeaways: Global LNG exports are forecast to rise 4% to 429 million tonnes in 2025, according to Kepler data.The...
Mostofi al-Mamalek House Stands as Tehran’s Architectural Treasure
Key Takeaways: Mostofi al-Mamalek House in Tehran is a registered national heritage building reflecting French and Qajar architectural influences.The 50,000...
Iran Frozen Assets Released as $2 Billion Unblocked
Key Takeaways: Iran frozen assets released: over $2 billion held abroad are reported to be freed in a neighbouring country.A...
Nine Bidders Confirmed in Saipa Stake Sale as Withdrawal Rumours Rebuffed
Key Takeaways: Saipa has received nine formal bids for the proposed 42% stake, rejecting reports of buyer withdrawals.Company official Alireza...
Brazilian Memes that Defined 2025 and How They Went Viral
Key Takeaways: Brazilian memes 2025 showcased local creativity across Instagram, TikTok and X, from TV remakes to AI-made chaos.Recurring themes...
How Brands Can Survive Iran’s Unstable Economy
Key Takeaways: Practical tactics for brand survival in Iran focus on honest messaging, strategic pricing and preserving identity.Advertising shifts from...
Karl Bushby Nears End of 27-Year Walk Around the World
Key Takeaways: Karl Bushby has walked some 58,000 km since leaving Chile in 1998, aiming to return to his hometown...
Brazil unemployment rate falls to 5.2% in November, lowest since June 2025
Key Takeaways: Brazil unemployment rate fell to 5.2% in the three months to November, matching the lowest reading in the...
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