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Iran and France Complete Prisoner Exchange

An Iranian national, Mahdieh Esfandiari, has returned to Iran after being convicted in France, following the release of two French citizens from Iranian detention. This exchange marks a significant development in diplomatic relations between the two countries.

15 Apr, 04:00 — 15 Apr, 13:00
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le-mondeHigh1d ago

Mahdieh Esfandiari returns to Iran after release of two French hostages

Iranian student Mahdieh Esfandiari was jailed by a French court for justifying terrorism over comments she made on social media.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1d ago

Iran citizen held in France over pro-Palestine comments returns home

Release of Mahdieh Esfandiari comes a week after Iran released two French citizens held on espionage charges.

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The IndependentMostly Factual22h ago

An Iranian national convicted in France returns to Iran after release of 2 French citizens

An Iranian national, Mahdieh Esfandiari, convicted in France for inciting terrorism, has returned to Iran

By Via AP news wire

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual1d ago

Reroute from flight to train, bus: Iran delegation in Pakistan 'secretly got into different plane' amid security threat

An Iranian delegation reportedly received direct threats and credible intelligence of a potential attack on their aircraft en route to Pakistan for talks with the US. This led to a diversion of their return journey to Mashhad, with the team then traveling to Tehran by land.

By TOI World Desk

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varietyMostly Factual1d ago

Oscar-Shortlisted ‘Last Film Show’ Lines Up French Theatrical Run (EXCLUSIVE)

Pan Nalin’s award-winning Gujarati-language drama “Last Film Show” will open in French cinemas on June 10, with Friday Entertainment bringing the picture to more than 100 screens under its French-language title “La Dernière Séance,” following an acquisition from Studiocanal. The India-France co-production, originally titled “Chhello Show,” served as India’s official submission to the 95th Academy […]

By Naman Ramachandran

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indian-expressMostly Factual23h ago

Curious case of an Iranian oil tanker arriving unannounced near India; Indian refiners unlikely to buy its oil

By Sukalp Sharma

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straits-timesMostly Factual1d ago

Iranian crew members return home from Sri Lanka - The Straits Times

Iranian crew members return home from Sri Lanka  The Straits Times

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual1d ago

Billy Crystal Will Return to Broadway In Play Inspired By Loss of His Home

The star lost his home in the Pacific Palisades during the 2025 California wildfires.

By Caitlin Huston

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rfi-englishMostly Factual20h ago

Iranian citizen held in France returns to Tehran after French nationals' release

Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari, who was held in France for over a year, has returned home, Iranian state television reported Wednesday, a week after Tehran released two French citizens.

By RFI

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual1d ago

Cambodian homeless woman returns home thanks to police

A Cambodian woman in her 40s who had been homeless in South Korea for years has returned safely to her home country with support from local police and support groups. Officers from the Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency escorted the woman to Incheon Airport on April 7, where she boarded a flight to Cambodia to reunite with her family, the agency said. The effort involved coordination between police, government agencies and private organizations in South Gyeongsang Province. Authorities became aw

By The Korea Herald

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deadlineMostly Factual1d ago

Billy Crystal Sets Fall Broadway Return In Solo Show ‘860’ Named For Home Lost In Palisades Fire

Tony and Emmy Award winner Billy Crystal will return to Broadway this fall in 860, his new solo show named for the home he lost in the 2025 Palisades fires. Scott Ellis will direct. Written and performed by Crystal, 860 will play a strictly limited 12-week engagement at a Shubert Theater to be announced, beginning […]

By Greg Evans

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rudawMixed1d ago

Iranian woman convicted in France on terrorism charges returns to Tehran - rudaw.net

Iranian woman convicted in France on terrorism charges returns to Tehran  rudaw.net

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Coverage Timeline

First report: morgunbladid · 14 Apr, 19:30Full coverage: 19 · 18hWindow: 18h
morgunbladid14 Apr, 19:30First to report

Trans fangi afplánaði með konum á Sogni

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express-tribune15 Apr, 02:52

Iranian supertanker reached Iranian waters via Strait of Hormuz despite US blockade threats: report

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hollywood-reporter15 Apr, 04:00

Billy Crystal Will Return to Broadway In Play Inspired By Loss of His Home

deadline15 Apr, 04:02

Billy Crystal Sets Fall Broadway Return In Solo Show ‘860’ Named For Home Lost In Palisades Fire

Korea Herald15 Apr, 04:41

Cambodian homeless woman returns home thanks to police

vijesti-me15 Apr, 05:04

UŽIVO Fars: Iranski supertanker pod sankcijama prošao kroz...

straits-times15 Apr, 05:58

Iranian crew members return home from Sri Lanka - The Straits Times

le-figaro15 Apr, 06:15

Condamnée en France à un an de prison ferme pour apologie du terrorisme, l’Iranienne Mahdieh Esfandiari a regagné l’Iran

le-monde15 Apr, 06:20

Mahdieh Esfandiari returns to Iran after release of two French hostages

variety15 Apr, 06:46

Oscar-Shortlisted ‘Last Film Show’ Lines Up French Theatrical Run (EXCLUSIVE)

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Times of India15 Apr, 08:10

Reroute from flight to train, bus: Iran delegation in Pakistan 'secretly got into different plane' amid security threat

rudaw15 Apr, 09:10

Iranian woman convicted in France on terrorism charges returns to Tehran - rudaw.net

Al Jazeera15 Apr, 09:16

Iran citizen held in France over pro-Palestine comments returns home

der-standard15 Apr, 10:00

Franzosen aus iranischer Haft freigelassen: Gefoltert, bombardiert, aber "ungebrochen"

indian-express15 Apr, 10:06

Curious case of an Iranian oil tanker arriving unannounced near India; Indian refiners unlikely to buy its oil

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The Independent15 Apr, 11:14

An Iranian national convicted in France returns to Iran after release of 2 French citizens

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hotnews15 Apr, 12:48

Cealaltă față a războiului din Iran: „Lipsesc medicamentele, de la cele simple, la cele de cancer”

rfi-english15 Apr, 13:00

Iranian citizen held in France returns to Tehran after French nationals' release

naftemporiki15 Apr, 13:36Latest update

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