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  • 29 Iranian universities on ShanghaiRanking GRAS 2024 2024-11-12 15:35

    29 Iranian universities on ShanghaiRanking GRAS 2024

    TEHRAN –ShanghaiRanking has placed 29 Iranian universities on the 2024 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) from more than 1,900 out of 5,000 universities across 96 countries and regions.

  • National HIV testing campaign underway 2024-11-11 15:39

    National HIV testing campaign underway

    TEHRAN –The health ministry is conducting a monthlong national HIV testing campaign to raise public awareness and identify cases of the disease.

  • Leading scientific figures honored 2024-11-11 15:31

    Leading scientific figures honored

    TEHRAN –The 9th edition of the national program to honor leading scientific figures was held in Tehran on Sunday by the Iran National Science Foundation (INSF).

  • Qatar ready to cooperate with Iran to address SDSs 2024-11-11 15:27

    Qatar ready to cooperate with Iran to address SDSs

    TEHRAN – Qatar’s newly appointed ambassador in Tehran Saad bin Abdullah Al-Mohammad Al-Sharif has announced that his country is completely prepared to collaborate with Iran in the fight against sand and dust storms (SDSs).

  • Community-based rehabilitation covers 95% of rural population 2024-11-10 16:03

    Community-based rehabilitation covers 95% of rural population

    TEHRAN – Some 95 percent of the country’s rural population with about 450 thousand people with disabilities are covered by a community-based rehabilitation program.

  • GII 2024: Iran moves up in technology output, business sophistication 2024-11-10 16:01

    GII 2024: Iran moves up in technology output, business sophistication

    TEHRAN – According to the 2024 edition of the Global Innovation Index (GII) report, the Islamic Republic of Iran’s ranking in knowledge and technology output, as well as business sophistication has improved from 55 and 117 in 2023 to 49 and 110 in 2024, respectively.

  • COP29 an opportunity to condemn sanctions on Iran’s environment 2024-11-10 15:59

    COP29 an opportunity to condemn sanctions on Iran’s environment

    TEHRAN –While the main focus of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP29, is to develop funds to help nations reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, illegal US sanctions have denied Iran’s access to the needed technologies and financial resources.

  • Iranian students win gold medals in ISIF 2024 2024-11-09 16:11

    Iranian students win gold medals in ISIF 2024

    TEHRAN –Iran grabbed five gold medals and two special awards in the International Science and Invention Fair (ISIF) 2024, which was held in Indonesia from November 5 to 10.

  • IRCS to export medical supplies to African countries 2024-11-09 16:07

    IRCS to export medical supplies to African countries

    TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) is going to export medical supplies and equipment to seven African countries, an official with the IRCS has said.

  • UNICEF in Iran publishes book on supporting children in emergencies 2024-11-09 15:21

    UNICEF in Iran publishes book on supporting children in emergencies

    TEHRAN – ‘Structured Activities and Play in Child-Friendly Spaces’ is the name of a book published by the United Nations Children’s Funds (UNICEF) and the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) in Persian to foster psychological support for children during emergencies and crisis.

  • Intl. Week of Science, Peace fosters co-op to promote peace 2024-11-08 15:05

    Intl. Week of Science, Peace fosters co-op to promote peace

    TEHRAN – Celebrated annually from November 9 to 15, the International Week of Science and Peace contributes to global understanding and opportunities for cooperation in the applications of science for the promotion of peace.

  • Lake Urmia’s water volume, level grow yr/yr 2024-11-08 14:53

    Lake Urmia’s water volume, level grow yr/yr

    TEHRAN—Lake Urmia is currently in better condition in terms of level and volume of water compared to last year, an official with West Azarbaijan governor general's office has said.

  • Over 30 Iranian universities in QS Asia University Rankings 2024-11-08 14:48

    Over 30 Iranian universities in QS Asia University Rankings

    TEHRAN –The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia University Rankings has placed 32 Iranian universities in the list of top universities in 2025, compared to 31 universities in 2024.

  • SMUMS working on smart healthcare document 2024-11-06 16:15

    SMUMS working on smart healthcare document

    TEHRAN –Smart University of Medical Sciences (SMUMS) has compiled a smart healthcare document, which is currently going through the final stages of approval.

  • Uzbekistan seeks to expand health, educational ties with Iran 2024-11-06 15:43

    Uzbekistan seeks to expand health, educational ties with Iran

    TEHRAN – Uzbekistan has expressed interest in enhancing cooperation with Iran in different fields including health, education, and technology.

  • Almost 620 earthquakes occur in a month 2024-11-06 15:39

    Almost 620 earthquakes occur in a month

    TEHRAN –A total of 619 earthquakes have been recorded across the country over the past calendar month that ended on October 21, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

  • Some 2.5m hectares of SDS hotspots stabilized in 6 years 2024-11-05 16:26

    Some 2.5m hectares of SDS hotspots stabilized in 6 years

    TEHRAN –According to the secretary of the national policymaking headquarters for dealing with sand and dust storms, 2.5 million hectares of sand dust storm hotspots in the country have been stabilized over the past six years.

  • Tehran to host 8th intl. congress on heart failure 2024-11-05 16:24

    Tehran to host 8th intl. congress on heart failure

    TEHRAN –The 8th intl. congress on heart failure will be held from November 27 to 29 at Tehran’s Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences.

  • Health ministry to launch rotavirus vaccination in weeks 2024-11-05 16:23

    Health ministry to launch rotavirus vaccination in weeks

    TEHRAN – The health ministry is planning to kick off the nationwide implementation of the rotavirus vaccination program in three weeks, the deputy health minister has said.

  • Shiraz to host 1st national health, safety, environment festival 2024-11-04 16:42

    Shiraz to host 1st national health, safety, environment festival

    TEHRAN –The first national health, safety, and environment (HSE) festival is scheduled to be held on November 26 and 27 in the southern city of Shiraz, the capital of Fars province.

  • Elderly population to rise by 20% in 3 decades 2024-11-04 16:40

    Elderly population to rise by 20% in 3 decades

    TEHRAN – The number of women and men aged above 60 currently constitute about ten percent of the country's population, but the figure is estimated to grow to approximately thirty percent over the next three decades, the deputy health minister has said.

  • Tehran, Havana sign MOU on enhancing postal services 2024-11-04 16:27

    Tehran, Havana sign MOU on enhancing postal services

    TEHRAN –Iran and Cuba have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance cooperation in postal services.

  • Iran to send more humanitarian aid to Lebanon, Gaza 2024-11-03 15:35

    Iran to send more humanitarian aid to Lebanon, Gaza

    TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) is planning to send another shipment of aid, consisting of 15,000 tons of basic goods, medicines, food, and other essential equipment, to Lebanon and Gaza.

  • DOE to draft law on managing biosphere reserves 2024-11-03 15:21

    DOE to draft law on managing biosphere reserves

    TEHRAN –On the occasion of the International Day for Biosphere Reserves, November 3, the Department of Environment (DOE) is planning to prepare a draft law on the preservation of biosphere reserves in the country.

  • Tehran, Caracas sign MOUs on ICT 2024-11-03 15:10

    Tehran, Caracas sign MOUs on ICT

    TEHRAN – Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister, Sattar Hashemi, and Venezuelan Minister of Electrical Energy, Jorge Eliser Marquez, have signed two memorandums of understanding on fostering information, communication, and technology collaborations.

  • Kuala Lumpur to host Iranian-Malaysian universities fall camp 2024-11-02 15:24

    Kuala Lumpur to host Iranian-Malaysian universities fall camp

    TEHRAN – A total of 50 Iranian students and professors are scheduled to take part in the third joint international school run by Iranian and Malaysian universities (fall camp), which will be held from November 3-11 by Malaya University, Kuala Lumpur.

  • IRCS, IFRC discuss ways to enhance co-op in crisis management 2024-11-02 15:22

    IRCS, IFRC discuss ways to enhance co-op in crisis management

    TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the International Federation of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) have explored the potential to boost joint activities in crisis management and addressing natural disasters, particularly in the Middle East and North African (MENA) region.

  • National Nurses Week kicks off 2024-11-02 15:19

    National Nurses Week kicks off

    TEHRAN –National Nurses Week started today with the theme of ‘Nurses, the society’s health asset’, highlighting the key role of nurses in the country’s healthcare system.

  • Involving youth in urban decision-making to foster resilient cities 2024-11-01 14:25

    By Maryam Tavassoli

    Involving youth in urban decision-making to foster resilient cities

    TEHRAN –It is estimated that 60 percent of the world population will live in urban areas by 2030, and up to 60 percent of them will be individuals under the age of 18.

  • Doha meeting: VP highlights preserving family values, structure 2024-11-01 14:23

    Doha meeting: VP highlights preserving family values, structure

    TEHRAN –Acknowledging the pivotal role of the family in making progress, Zahra Behrouz-Azar, the Vice President for Women and Family Affairs has underscored the significance of strengthening the foundation of the family through the preservation of family values and structure.