As a Jewish holiday, Purim celebrates the saving of the Jews from a Persian Empire authority. Israel has made use of its version of the story to plant the seeds of Iranophobia across the globe and to provoke the U.S against Iran.

Here is the latest top stories from Press TV on December 21, 2021.

Tourists and residents in Los Angeles have been mesmerized by a dazzling new event the US city is hosting with holiday-themed and full of colorful lights.

Trudeau has come under fire for taking a vacation on the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honor the victims and survivors of indigenous residential schools.

Some 28 percent of people living in the European Union cannot afford to go away on holiday for a week, a new study reveals.

US lawmakers hail new federal holiday Juneteenth, marking end of slavery.

Iranian government bans all domestic travels during four days of Ramadan holidays beginning Tuesday.