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Yesterday 15:30
WHO extends designation of Pasteur Institute of Iran as collaborating center on Rabies
TEHRAN – The World Health Organization (WHO) has extended the designation of Pasteur Institute of Iran as its collaborating center for reference and research on rabies for another four years, till January 14, 2030.
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Yesterday 15:24
Iran makes progress in tuberculosis control, but gaps in case detection remain
TEHRAN – Iran has achieved a substantial share of international targets for tuberculosis (TB) control, but significant potential remains for detecting undiagnosed cases of the disease, a health official said.
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Yesterday 15:15
Rasul Medal recognizes scientists for both achievement and social impact
TEHRAN - The Rasul (pbuh) Medal recognizes young scientists whose work demonstrates social responsibility and makes a meaningful contribution to society and humanity, with particular emphasis on the real-world impact of their achievements.
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Yesterday 15:13
Iraq seeks broader scientific ties with Iran via joint research, faculty exchanges
TEHRAN - Iraqi Ambassador to Iran Yasser Abdulzahra Al-Hajjaj has stressed that scientific cooperation between the two countries should extend beyond student recruitment to include joint research projects, exchanges of professors and researchers, and stronger technological ties.
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2026-10-19 15:29
Workshop on ‘Trauma for First Responders’ held in Tehran
TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), in cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has held the first three-day training workshop on ‘Trauma for First Responders’ for selected IRCS personnel, with a focus on trauma and pre-hospital care.
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2026-10-19 15:27
WFP releases September report on Iran
TEHRAN – The World Food Program (WFP) has released a report, expounding on activities in Iran over the month of September.
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2026-10-19 15:14
Over 95 earthquakes hit Iran in a week
TEHRAN – A total of 97 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a week from October 10 to 16, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
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2026-10-19 15:12
Iran joins two-week biodiversity negotiations at COP17 in Armenia
TEHRAN – Iran is participating in the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the Convention on Biological Diversity in Armenia with a delegation of experts and academics led by Hamid Zohrabi, deputy head of the Department of Environment.
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2026-10-18 15:03
Royan Intl. Twin Congress slated for September 2027
TEHRAN – Tehran will play host to the Royan International Twin Congress, including the 28th Congress on Reproductive Biomedicine, the 23rd Congress on Stem Cell Biology and Technology, and the 22nd seminar on Nursery and Midwifery, from September 1-3, 2027.
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2026-10-18 14:58
Iranian delegation attends Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies in Japan
TEHRAN – Supported by the Prosperity and Innovation Fund, an Iranian delegation consisting of 17 knowledge-based companies participated in Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies (CEATEC) held from October 13 to 16 at Nippon Convention Center, Chiba, Japan.
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2026-10-18 14:48
Iran, Iraq discuss boosting academic ties to meet domestic, regional priorities
TEHRAN – Iran’s scientific counselor in Iraq, Mohammad-Javad Najafi, and Iraqi Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Haider Abd Dahed, have discussed ways to strengthen academic cooperation between universities in the two countries, with a focus on problem-solving approaches and addressing domestic and regional needs.
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2026-10-18 14:46
FAO representative highlights livestock sector’s role in food security, rural employment
TEHRAN – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran Farrukh Toirov, has underscored the strategic importance of the livestock and poultry sector for the country’s food security, rural employment and agricultural economy, emphasizing the need to promote sustainable development through innovation, stronger animal health services and the conservation of indigenous livestock genetic resources.
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2026-10-17 15:21
IRCS, ICRC hold workshops to strengthen readiness for CBRN incidents
TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent (ICRC) have held the second and third training courses on Application of Personal Protective Equipment during Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) incidents.
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2026-10-17 15:19
Iran puts forward six proposals to boost SCO anti-drug cooperation
TEHRAN – Iran’s Drug Control Headquarters (DCHQ) has put forward six proposals to strengthen cooperation among Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states in combating illicit drugs and related crimes.
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2026-10-17 15:17
Biodiversity, peace and security are interconnected, DOE chief says
TEHRAN - Environmental diplomacy can become an instrument of peace diplomacy, while the relationship between biodiversity, peace, and security should be viewed as a two-way relationship, Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment, has said.
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2026-10-16 15:21
Tehran hosts 8th national conference on soil conservation and watershed management
TEHRAN – Tehran played host to the 8th national conference on soil conservation and watershed management on October 13 and 14, under the theme ‘successful experiences, national and international lessons learned’.
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2026-10-16 14:38
Disaster Risk Reduction Week: building resilience starts at home
TEHRAN – Iran is marking Disaster Risk Reduction Week from October 13 to 19, focusing on the importance of improving the health of individuals, families, and the safety of homes, raising public awareness, and strengthening family economic resilience before the disaster strikes.
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2026-10-16 14:35
Pezeshkian urges ‘peace diplomacy’ to protect biodiversity, condemns ecocide
TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for “peace diplomacy” to protect biodiversity, condemning the devastating environmental impact of wars of aggression as ecocide and urging the international community to establish effective, transparent and enforceable mechanisms to safeguard natural heritage during wartime.
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2026-10-14 15:44
Iranian delegation attending WHO RC73
TEHRAN – An Iranian delegation led by Ali Jafarian, a senior advisor to the health minister, is participating in the 73rd session of the WHO Regional Committee for Eastern Mediterranean (RC73), being held from October 13 to 15 in Cairo, Egypt.
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2026-10-14 15:41
Tehran, Doha explore partnership opportunities in ICT sector
TEHRAN – Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister Sattar Hashemi and Qatar’s ambassador in Iran Saad bin Abdullah Al-Mohammad Al-Sharif have underlined the need to expand cooperation between the two countries in the ICT sector.
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2026-10-14 15:39
DOE unveils global real-time dust source monitoring system
TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has unveiled a global real-time monitoring system designed to identify and track dust hotspots around the world.
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2026-10-14 14:44
World Standards Day at MAHAK means accountability in supporting children
TEHRAN - On the occasion of World Standards Day, October 14, MAHAK carried out a series of initiatives to move the concept of “standards” beyond technical and organizational requirements and connect it with the quality of treatment, safety, transparency, accountability, and the quality of life of children with cancer.
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2026-10-13 15:14
Iran shakes with 67 earthquakes in a week
TEHRAN – A total of 67 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a week from October 2 to 9, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
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2026-10-13 15:13
Iran eyes African markets through technology cooperation with Senegal
TEHRAN – Iranian officials have explored ways to strengthen scientific and technological cooperation with Senegal, positioning the West African country as a gateway for Iranian knowledge-based companies seeking to expand into African markets.
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2026-10-13 15:11
Iraqi students taking Persian Language Proficiency Test more than triple
TEHRAN – A total of 268 Iraqi students have taken the Persian Language Proficiency Test at six centers across Iraq, marking a more than threefold increase from the 78 participants recorded last year.
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2026-10-13 15:09
“Nurse, Ambassador of Life” program to reach over 800 schools nationwide
TEHRAN – A national program titled “Nurse, Ambassador of Life” will be implemented in more than 800 schools across the country, with the participation of 64 universities of medical sciences, to promote life-saving skills and improve students’ preparedness for emergencies.
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2026-10-12 15:13
Peace must remain at the heart of UNESCO’s mission: Iran
TEHRAN –Secretary-General of Iran’s National Commission for UNESCO Hassan Fartousi has underlined the importance of preserving peace at the heart of UNESCO’s mission, and urged National Commissions for UNESCO to play a more active and responsible role in sustaining lasting regional and global peace while delivering a talk at the Traditional Meeting of UNESCO National Commissions.
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2026-10-12 15:11
UN official: Environmental protection must be integral to post-war recovery
TEHRAN – UN Resident Coordinator in Iran Christine Weigand has stressed the far-reaching and long-term environmental consequences of war, saying environmental protection must be incorporated into both emergency response measures and long-term recovery plans, as protecting the environment ultimately means safeguarding human health, livelihoods and the future.
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2026-10-12 15:09
Mustafa Prize laureate donates award money to support young scientists
TEHRAN – Turkish Professor Mehmet Toner, a 2025 laureate of the Mustafa Prize, has pledged his share of the prize money to support the development of the Rasul Medal and provide research grants for young scientists.
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2026-10-12 15:04
Iran to expand nuclear technology applications in healthcare
TEHRAN – The Ministry of Health and the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand the application of nuclear technology in the healthcare sector.