UNESCO invites Iran to attend 5th World Congress on Biosphere Reserves

TEHRAN – The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Tehran Office, Ieng Srong, has invited the country to participate in the 5th World Congress on Biosphere Reserves (WCBR), which is scheduled to be held from Sept. 22-26, in Hangzho, China.

Iran, Russia underline development of environmental ties

TEHRAN – The head of the Department of Environment, Shina Ansari, and the deputy chairmen of the Federation Council of Russia, Konstantin Kosachev, have explored the potential of enhancing joint efforts in environmental fields.

WHO ready to support Iran in providing healthcare to refugees

TEHRAN – Recognizing the heavy burden imposed by Afghan refugees on Iran's health system, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), has announced readiness to support the country despite the organization’s limited budget.

Tehran, Ashgabat to expand ties on data transit, artificial intelligence

TEHRAN – The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister, Sattar Hashemi, and the director general of Turkmenistan’s Agency for Transport and Communications, Chakyev Mammethan Berdimyradovich, have discussed ways to broaden ties between the two countries in digital economy, artificial intelligence, space technologies, and data transit.

With ICRC assistance, IRCS is ready to share expertise

TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossein Kolivand, has announced readiness to share its scientific and educational experiences as well as operational expertise with other red crescent societies with the contribution of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

Iran, Italy to beef up health ties

TEHRAN –Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi and his Italian counterpart, Orazio Schillaci, have discussed avenues for promoting collaborations in the health sector, focusing particularly on the aging population and digital health.

Tehran to boost technological co-op with Tunis, Jakarta

TEHRAN –Science Minister Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, in separate meetings with his Indonesian and Tunisian counterparts, has conferred on ways to foster scientific and technological relations.

Some 29,000 out-of-school students resume education

TEHRAN –Out of 152,287 out-of-school children aged 6 to 11 identified across the country, about 29,000 have enrolled at schools, an official with the Ministry of Education has said.

UNHCR lauds medical services provided to refugees in Isfahan

TEHRAN – Following a visit to Al-Zahra hospital in Isfahan province, Yumiko Takashima, Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Iran, has commended the medical services provided to Afghan refugees.

Iran discusses expanding health ties with Switzerland, Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN – Holding separate meetings with his Swiss and Saudi counterparts, Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi has discussed the potential of expanding cooperation in the health sector with the two countries.

UNESCO programs in Iran to include environmental education

TEHRAN –Environmental education is placed among the list of major programs of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Iran, aiming to develop sustainable solutions and international cooperation to address environmental challenges.

Persian medicine to help improve infertility treatment 

TEHRAN –Over 32 specialized medical centers are benefitting from Persian medicine across the country to increase the chance of infertility treatment, Nafiseh Hosseini-Yekta, the director of the health ministry’s Persian medicine office, has said.

Iran calls for development of AI in Islamic nations

TEHRAN – First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref has called for artificial intelligence development in Islamic countries based on the three main principles of multilateral cooperation, scientific synergy, and shared infrastructures.

National No-Tobacco Day to be observed

TEHRAN –The National No-Tobacco Day is scheduled to be held in the country from May 24 to 30.

Some 135 earthquakes shake Iran in a week

TEHRAN – A total of 134 earthquakes were recorded across the country from May 10 to 16, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

By Ebrahim NooriGoushki

World Family Doctor Day: building mental resilience in a changing world

TEHRAN - People face pressures and adverse situations at all stages of their lives, which can threaten their mental and physical health. However, humans have the ability to cope with these pressures and continue their lives.

Youth population key priority for health ministry

TEHRAN – Youth population is the top priority of the health ministry and the current administration, an official with the health ministry has said.

Iran to attend Nevsky Intl. Ecological Congress

TEHRAN – An Iranian delegation will participate in the 11th Nevsky International Ecological Congress which is planned to be held from May 22 to 23 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

Tehran, Moscow discuss boosting counter-narcotics co-op

TEHRAN –Iranian and Russian officials have explored the potential of promoting joint efforts in combating drugs.

Tehran to host 2nd Ministerial Meeting of OIC-15 Dialogue Platform

TEHRAN – The Second Ministerial Meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC-15) Dialogue Platform is scheduled to kick off in Tehran tomorrow.

Tehran, Moscow sign MOU on developing SDI

TEHRAN – The National Cartographic Center of Iran and the Russian Federal Service for State Registration, Cadastre and Cartography, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop spatial data infrastructure (SDI).

Iran presents two proposals at World Digital Education Conference

TEHRAN – Addressing the 2025 World Digital Education Conference (WDEC), Iran’s Deputy Minister of Science, Research and Technology, Abolfazl Vahedi, proposed the establishment of a digital education center, as well as the development of a digital educational qualification system.

Health minister to attend 78th World Health Assembly

TEHRAN – An Iranian delegation headed by Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi will participate in the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA), which is scheduled to be held from May 19 to June 27 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Gender equality empowers women to contribute to digital age: WTISD

TEHRAN – Access and affordability of the internet, digital devices, and technologies have the power to accelerate progress across every sector of society. However, they remain out of reach for some 2.6 billion people, the majority of whom are women.

Iran has no capacity to host illegal refugees: interior minister

TEHRAN – Referring to the two million undocumented foreign nationals residing in the country, Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni highlighted that Iran has no capacity to host these refugees.

Dropout rate declines in schools over two years

TEHRAN – According to a report released by the Ministry of Education, the dropout rate has lowered from 1.97 percent in Iranian year 1401 (2022-2023) to 1.65 percent in 1403 (2024-2025).

Second phase of polio vaccination to be launched

TEHRAN – The health ministry is scheduled to implement the second phase of the polio eradication campaign in the country’s northern half from May 17 to 19.

Iran, China discuss ways to foster technological partnerships

TEHRAN – Iran’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister, Sattar Hashemi, and China’s Minister of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), Li Lecheng, have explored avenues for the development of technological ties between the two countries.

Almost 140 earthquakes shake Iran in a week

TEHRAN – A total of 138 earthquakes were recorded across the country from May 3 to 9, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.