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  • Foreign students studying in Iran rise to 35,000 2024-12-13 14:30

    Foreign students studying in Iran rise to 35,000

    TEHRAN –A total of 35,000 foreign students are studying in Iranian universities in the current academic year that started on September 22, compared with 27,000 students last year, an official with the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology has said.

  • Rescue forces getting ready for winter 2024-12-11 18:05

    Rescue forces getting ready for winter

    Law enforcement and rescue forces launched a drill in Tehran on Tuesday to show preparedness for offering services to people during winter accidents.

  • Naqadeh wetlands hosting migratory ruddy shelducks 2024-12-11 15:15

    Naqadeh wetlands hosting migratory ruddy shelducks

    TEHRAN –Large flocks of migratory ruddy shelducks have been observed in Dargah Sangi and Solduz wetlands in Naqadeh county, the northwestern West Azarbaijan province, according to an official with the provincial department of environment.

  • IRCS provides volunteer health services in Iraq 2024-12-11 14:22

    IRCS provides volunteer health services in Iraq

    TEHRAN –Since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20), till December 6, volunteer physicians have provided free health services to over 67,000 individuals in the Iraqi shrine cities of Karbala and Najaf, an official with the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has said.

  • UHC Day: health is on the government 2024-12-11 14:18

    By Maryam Tavassoli

    UHC Day: health is on the government

    TEHRAN –On December 12, International Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day is celebrated annually to raise awareness of the need for strong and resilient health systems and universal health coverage.

  • Maragheh named second ‘Healthy City’ in Iran 2024-12-10 16:11

    Maragheh named second ‘Healthy City’ in Iran

    TEHRAN –The northwestern city of Maragheh, East Azarbaijan province, has been designated as the second ‘Healthy City’ in Iran.

  • Tehran to host 12th Iran Lab Expo 2024-12-10 16:09

    Tehran to host 12th Iran Lab Expo

    TEHRAN – The 12th exhibition of Iranian-made laboratory equipment and materials named ‘IRAN LAB EXPO’ is scheduled to be held in Tehran from December 13 to 16.

  • Serbia seeks to enhance health, medical ties with Iran 2024-12-10 16:06

    Serbia seeks to enhance health, medical ties with Iran

    TEHRAN –Serbian Ambassador to Tehran, Damir Kovacevic, has announced his country’s readiness to expand collaborations with Iran in the health and medical education sector.

  • Wetland conservation project lowers irrigation water consumption: official 2024-12-10 16:05

    Wetland conservation project lowers irrigation water consumption: official

    TEHRAN – The conservation project of Iranian wetlands has resulted in a 27.5 percent decrease in irrigation water consumption while increasing agricultural products by 22.5 percent, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE) has said.

  • Quantum leap for AI: a new era of computing 2024/12/09

    By Soroush Saki

    Quantum leap for AI: a new era of computing

    TEHRAN - Quantum computing, a revolutionary technology that leverages the principles of quantum mechanics, is poised to reshape the landscape of artificial intelligence (AI). By harnessing the power of quantum bits, or qubits, quantum computers can perform calculations exponentially faster than classical computers. This quantum advantage has the potential to revolutionize various aspects of AI, from machine learning to natural language processing.

  • Tehran, Bern to further health ties 2024-12-09 15:06

    Tehran, Bern to further health ties

    TEHRAN – Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi and Swiss Ambassador to Tehran Nadine Olivieri Lozano have discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the health sector.

  • National Research, Technology Week to be held 2024-12-09 15:06

    National Research, Technology Week to be held

    TEHRAN -The National Research and Technology Week is scheduled to be held from December 13 to 19.

  • Blood donation rises by 4% in 8 months 2024-12-09 15:06

    Blood donation rises by 4% in 8 months

    TEHRAN –Blood donation in Iran has increased by more than four percent in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year which started on March 20, compared to the same period last year.

  • Climate change significantly impacts food security in Iran: expert 2024-12-08 16:14

    Climate change significantly impacts food security in Iran: expert

    TEHRAN –By affecting rainfall patterns, pollination, flowering, and even harvest time, climate change has greatly affected the agriculture sector and food security in many countries, most significantly in Iran, according to the country’s former permanent representative and ambassador to the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO).

  • Women are closely connected with environmental protection: head of DOE 2024-12-08 15:42

    Women are closely connected with environmental protection: head of DOE

    TEHRAN –Highlighting the role of women in preserving the environment, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE) has said boosting collaboration between different strata of society and developing green businesses are the key to protecting the environment.

  • Iran secures second place in D-8 universities ranking 2024-12-08 15:40

    Iran secures second place in D-8 universities ranking

    TEHRAN – For the second consecutive year, Iran ranked second with 87 universities included in the D-8 group universities in 2023.

  • Home Decor Trends 2024-12-07 18:44

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    The Evolution of Home Decor Trends: From Tradition to AI Innovation

    Home decor trends have always been a reflection of society’s values, preferences, and evolving lifestyles. From intricate handcrafted designs of the past to sleek modern interiors, home decor has undergone a fascinating journey of transformation. But in recent years, a groundbreaking shift has occurred with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into interior design.

  • National campaign on healthy diet underway 2024-12-07 15:33

    National campaign on healthy diet underway

    TEHRAN –The 15th national campaign to promote healthy diet kicked off on Saturday and will run for two weeks.

  • Over 26,000 multiple births registered in 8 months 2024-12-07 15:31

    Over 26,000 multiple births registered in 8 months

    TEHRAN –Within the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year that started March 20, a total of 26,470 multiples were born in the country, according to the Civil Registration Organization.

  • National strategic plan on waste management due in 3 months 2024-12-07 15:29

    Strategic plan on waste management due in 3 months

    TEHRAN –The Department of Environment (DOE), in cooperation with the ministries of industry, energy, oil, agriculture, and health, is obliged to develop a national strategic plan for waste management by the end of the first year of the seventh five-year national development plan that is March 20, 2025.

  • quake 2024/12/07

    By Mehdi Zare

    A preliminary overview of M5.6 quake in Masjed Soleyman

    TEHRAN - A M5.6 Earthquake on 5 December 2024, at 7:32 a.m. local time occurred in Golgir village, 20km southeast of Masjed Soleyman (Figure-1) with two important aftershocks during the first two hours after the mainshock at 7:53 a.m. (M5.0) and at 9:08 a.m. (M5.2).

  • World Soil Day Award presented to Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture 2024-12-06 14:26

    World Soil Day Award presented to Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture

    TEHRAN - The 2024 King Bhumibol World Soil Day Award has been presented to the Water and Soil Department of the Ministry of Agriculture Jahad of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

  • Iranian girls shine at World Math Team Championship 2024-12-06 14:26

    Iranian girls shine at World Math Team Championship

    TEHRAN –Two Iranian female students won silver medals at the World Mathematics Team Championship (WMTC) 2024, held in Doha, Qatar, from November 27 to December 2.

  • Over 870 cases of dengue fever reported 2024-12-06 14:26

    Over 870 cases of dengue fever reported

    TEHRAN –Since the beginning of the current Iranian year (March 20) till November 30, 875 cases of dengue fever have been diagnosed in the country, according to the health ministry.

  • Immunization against HPV on health ministry's agenda 2024-12-06 14:26

    Immunization against HPV on health ministry's agenda

    TEHRAN –The health ministry is carrying out studies and collecting data to decide on including the Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in the national immunization program, the deputy health minister has said.

  • FAO participates in project to support Lake Urmia Restoration 2024-12-06 14:25

    By Mehdi Garshasbi

    FAO participates in project to support Lake Urmia restoration

    TEHRAN – Through a joint project led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and funded by the Government of Japan, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will join to promote sustainable agricultural practices and solutions for the conservation of Lake Urmia.

  • Researchers from 60 countries discuss the future of science and technology at the Young Scientists Congress 2024-12-03 17:18

    Young Scientists Congress hosts 60 countries on future of science and technology

    More than 170 events are planned at the Sirius University of Science and Technology, where the IV Young Scientists Congress is taking place. Over 7,000 guests from more than 60 countries will take part in business sessions, round tables, discussions and sports competitions. TV BRICS is the official media partner of the event.

  • Ministry of interior, UNICEF sign MOU 2024-12-03 16:37

    Ministry of interior, UNICEF sign MOU

    TEHRAN –The ministry of interior and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have signed a memorandum of understanding to foster cooperation on crisis management, social harms, and refugees.

  • Iraq, Turkey, Afghanistan, top destinations for Iranian nano-tech products 2024-12-03 15:19

    Iraq, Turkey, Afghanistan, top destinations for Iranian nano-tech products

    TEHRAN –Iranian nanotechnology companies export their products to 49 countries around the world, mainly to Iraq, Turkey, Afghanistan, India, and China.

  • Rotavirus vaccination kicks off nationwide 2024-12-03 15:16

    Rotavirus vaccination kicks off nationwide

    TEHRAN –The health ministry started today the nationwide implementation of the rotavirus vaccination program.