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  • Cow-calf vaccination against lumpy skin 2024-11-16 16:30

    Cow-calf vaccination against lumpy skin

    A vaccination program against lumpy skin disease is being carried out in Khuzestan province.

  • Safe driving, a social responsibility 2024-11-16 16:28

    By Maryam Tavassoli

    Safe driving, a social responsibility

    TEHRAN –The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is held on the third Sunday in November each year, falling on November 17 this year.

  • WIPO 2024 releases Iran’s ranking based on GII report 2024-11-16 16:26

    WIPO 2024 releases Iran’s ranking based on GII report

    TEHRAN –The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has published the Global Innovation Index (GII) report based on which Iran’s innovation capabilities are ranked in seven criteria that include institutions, human capital and research, infrastructure, market sophistication, business sophistication, knowledge and technology output, and creative output.

  • Tehran, Ashgabat discuss ways to foster ties in ICT 2024-11-16 16:24

    Tehran, Ashgabat discuss ways to foster ties in ICT

    TEHRAN –In a meeting held on Thursday in Ashgabat, Iranian and Turkmen officials explored the potential for expanding joint efforts in information and communication technology (ICT).

  • IRCS volunteers 2024-11-15 16:24

    IRCS volunteers shine at Solferino Academy competition 2024

    TEHRAN –The four projects proposed by volunteers of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) have been selected among top 100 projects presented in Solferino Academy competition.

  • Academy of Sciences of Iran elected as AASSA vice-president 2024-11-15 15:26

    Academy of Sciences of Iran elected as AASSA vice-president

    TEHRAN –The Academy of Sciences of Iran has been elected as the vice president of the Association of Academies and Societies of Sciences in Asia (AASSA).

  • Winners of Science Promotion Award honored 2024-11-15 15:21

    Winners of Science Promotion Award honored

    TEHRAN – The winners of the 25th edition of the Science Promotion Award were announced and honored on Thursday, the last day of Science Promotion Week.

  • Shina Ansari 2024-11-15 15:19

    DOE discusses environmental issues with UNFCCC, ECO

    TEHRAN – Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), in separate meetings with Simon Stiell, the executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and Asad Majeed Khan, the secretary general of Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), have explored ways to boost international and regional cooperation.

  • One thousand Afghan prisoners to be repatriated 2024-11-13 15:48

    One thousand Afghan prisoners to be repatriated

    TEHRAN – Iran is planning to send over a total of 1,000 Afghan prisoners back to their home country within the next two months.

  • Botanical garden hosting chrysanthemum festival 2024-11-13 15:02

    Botanical garden hosting chrysanthemum festival

    The National Botanical Garden in western Tehran is hosting a festival of chrysanthemum flowers which will run through December 15.

  • Iran to mark Antimicrobial Resistance week 2024-11-13 15:00

    Iran to mark Antimicrobial Resistance week

    TEHRAN –Health ministry is planning to observe Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) week from November 18 to 24 to highlight avoiding the irrational prescription of antibiotics.

  • ‘COP29 decisions should help reduce climate change impacts’ 2024-11-13 14:52

    ‘COP29 decisions should help reduce climate change impacts’

    TEHRAN – Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment, has said the decisions that will be adopted by the representatives of the countries attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP29, should contribute to mitigating the effects of climate change.

  • Bill on women's dignity yet to be approved 2024-11-12 15:44

    Bill on women's dignity yet to be approved

    TEHRAN –It has been four years since a bill on protecting women’s dignity against violence was first submitted to the parliament for approval. However, the bill is still in the process of beig approved.

  • Iran targets world’s 12th spot in science production by 2027 2024-11-12 15:37

    Iran targets world’s 12th spot in science production by 2027

    TEHRAN –Despite ongoing sanctions, Iran is planning to elevate the country's ranking for scientific productions from currently 17 to 12 by 2027.

  • 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.

  • Pomegranate harvest in Shiraz 2024-11-11 15:41

    Pomegranate harvest in Shiraz

    Qasreddasht neighborhood in the city of Shiraz, Fars province, is one of the main producers of pomegranate in the country.

  • 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).

  • WFP releases October report on Iran 2024-11-11 15:26

    WFP releases October report on Iran

    TEHRAN –The World Food Program (WFP) has released a report, expounding on activities in Iran over the month of October.

  • 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.

  • Eco Park inaugurated to preserve environment, reduce social harm 2024-11-09 16:10

    Eco Park inaugurated to preserve environment, reduce social harm

    TEHRAN – Farahzad river valley in northern Tehran, a place that was once a haven for drug addicts and wrongdoers, was turned into an Eco Park and a recreational spot for families, and was inaugurated in a ceremony on Saturday.

  • 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.

  • National diabetes week being observed 2024-11-09 15:16

    National diabetes week being observed

    TEHRAN –Iran is marking the national diabetes week from November 9 to 15 with the theme ‘Living Well with Diabetes’.

  • 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.