Rayan intl. AI, programming contest wraps up

TEHRAN – The final round of the Rayan international artificial intelligence and programming contest was held on Friday at Sharif University of Technology in Tehran, with participants from 25 countries.

Japan ready to implement environmental projects in Khuzestan

TEHRAN – Japanese Ambassador to Iran, Tamaki Tsukada, has voiced his country’s readiness to implement environmental protection projects in the southwestern Khuzestan Province, particularly in areas related to water and waste management. 

Over 600 earthquakes shake Iran in a month

TEHRAN – A total of 602 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a month from October 23 to November 21, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

Over 1,140 Iranians among world’s 1% most-cited researchers

TEHRAN –A total of 1,142 Iranian researchers have been recognized among the world’s top one percent most-cited researchers in 2025, compared to 1,056 identified researchers in 2024, according to the Islamic World Science Citation (ISC) Institute.

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FAO, Iran take new step toward innovation and quality integrity in saffron value chain

TEHRAN - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture-Jahad (MAJ) and the Iranian Society for Horticultural Sciences (IrSHS), held a National Workshop on Saffron Quality Integrity and Value Chain Development.

Earthquake and safety drill to be held in schools

TEHRAN –The 27th national earthquake and safety drill will be held on Saturday in schools to raise awareness among students, teachers, and their families, as well as reinforce safety behaviors during and after earthquakes.

Tehran, Baku agree to deepen counter-narcotics co-op

TEHEAN – Iran’s anti-narcotics police chief, Iraj Kakavand, and Azerbaijan’s Interior Minister, Vilayat Suleyman oglu Eyvazov, have agreed to promote collaborations in the fight against narcotics.

DOE announces new phase of wetlands conservation project

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has announced the beginning of a new phase of the wetlands conservation project (2025 –2028) to strengthen sustainable livelihoods and alleviate pressure on the wetlands ecosystem.

MP underscores conservation of native, endemic plant species

TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian parliament’s environment fraction, Somayeh Rafiei, has underlined paying special attention to endemic and native plant species and implementing plant diversity conservation projects in the country.

25 countries attending Rayan intl. AI, programming contest

TEHRAN – Some 100 participants from 25 countries are participating in the final stage of the Rayan international artificial intelligence (AI) and programming contest, titled World Finals, which is being held on-site in Tehran from November 25 to 29.

Tehran, Jakarta to foster scientific cooperation

TEHRAN – The head of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology’s center for international scientific cooperation, Farhad Yazdandoost, and the Indonesian Ambassador to Iran, Roliansyah Sumirat, have discussed ways to enhance research, educational, and cultural collaborations between Iran and Indonesia.

Literacy Movement starts activities in elementary schools

TEHRAN – The Literacy Movement Organization, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, has started activities in elementary schools.

Iran discusses expanding ties with Tajikistan, Pakistan in ICT sector

TEHRAN – To boost cooperation with neighboring countries and strengthen regional interactions in the information, communication, and technology (ICT) sector, ICT Minister Sattar Hashemi has held meetings with his counterparts from Tajikistan and Pakistan.

Iranian delegation to attend Tokyo Nano Tech 2026

TEHRAN – Supported by the Organization for Development of International Cooperation in Science and Technology, Iranian knowledge-based companies will participate in the 25th International Nanotechnology Exhibition and Conference, known as Nano Tech 2026, which is scheduled to be held from January 27 to 31, 2026, in Tokyo, Japan.

Over 130 earthquakes hit Iran in a week

TEHRAN – A total of 132 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from November 15 to 21, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

Tehran, Soul to beef up sci-tech co-op

TEHRAN – Farhad Yazdandoost, an official with the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, and Kim Junpyo, South Korea’s ambassador to Iran, have discussed ways to promote scientific and technological collaboration between the two countries.

Iran explores potentials to boost tech ties with Algeria, Kenya

TEHRAN – The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister, Sattar Hashemi, has held separate meetings with his Algerian and Kenyan counterparts, discussing ways to develop markets and enhance synergy to promote collaboration on smart government, space industry, digital economy, and cybersecurity.

National HIV testing campaign underway

TEHRAN – A national HIV testing campaign, organized by the health ministry, is being held for a month, starting from November 11, across the country.

DOE calls for implementing regional action plan to save Caspian Sea

TEHRAN – Sediqeh Torabi, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE), has called for implementing a regional action plan drafted by five littoral states for the conservation of the Caspian Sea.

First center for Caspian seal conservation inaugurated

TEHRAN – The first specialized center in the country for the conservation, treatment, and dissection of Caspian seals opened in Bojaq National Park in the Caspian Sea province of Gilan on Thursday.

COP30: Iran says climate action impossible without financing

TEHRAN – Sediqeh Torabi, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE), has emphasized the need for sufficient and predictable financing for implementing climate actions by developing countries.

National Multimedia Festival on Nuclear Technology and Life slated for January

TEHRAN – The first National Multimedia Festival on Technology and Life is scheduled to take place in January 2026 in the southwestern city of Bushehr.

IRCS, ICRC hold webinar on early rehabilitation

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC) have hosted a webinar on ‘Early Rehabilitation in Conflicts and Disasters’.

Iran, ITU to expand co-op on AI, communication infrastructure

TEHRAN – The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister, Sattar Hashemi, and the Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Doreen Bogdan-Martin, have discussed ways to promote collaborations in different fields, including artificial intelligence (AI), communication infrastructure, digital multilateralism, and communication security.

Iran to attend CITES COP20

TEHRAN – Iran will participate in the twentieth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES COP20), which is scheduled to be held from November 24 to December 5 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

Tehran, Havana ink pharmaceutical MOU

TEHRAN – Iran and Cuba have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand international cooperation in the health sector and increase access to health products.

Iran attending D-8 Health Experts meeting

TEHRAN – An Iranian delegation led by Deputy Health Minister Sajjad Razavi is representing the country at the first Meeting of D-8 Health Experts, being held in Cairo, Egypt, on November 17 and 18.

ICT minister taking part in WTDC-25

TEHRAN – An Iranian delegation led by the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister, Sattar Hashemi, is participating in the World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25), from 17 to 28 November 2025.