Sport Science Research Institute of Iran to collaborate in organizing WCKSS

TEHRAN –The Sport Science Research Institute (SSRI) of Iran will cooperate with the Asian Society of Kinesiology to hold the World Congress on Kinesiology and Sport Science (WCKSS) in Jeju Island, South Korea, from October 25 to 27.

By Maryam Tavassoli

International Mother Language Day: languages matter

TEHRAN –February 21 marks the annual observance of International Mother Language Day; the day aims to raise awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.

Tehran, Ankara hold joint health committee meeting

TEHRAN – The health ministries of Iran and Turkey held an online meeting for cooperation on Thursday with the presence of Mohammad-Hossein Niknam, the Iranian deputy health minister for international affairs, and Aziz Alper Biten, the Turkish health ministry’s director general for the European Union and Foreign Affairs.

Oman seeks to expand ties with Iran in dealing with narcotics

TEHRAN –Mohammed bin Saleh Al Gheilani, General Director of Combating Drugs and Psychotropic Substances of Oman, has called for signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran to promote cooperation in combating drugs and narcotics.

Iran ready to further regional co-op to tackle SDSs

TEHRAN – Attending the first regional dialogue on enhancing inter-regional co-op on sand and dust storms (SDSs), Sediqeh Torabi, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE), has voiced Iran’s readiness to expand collaborations with regional countries to combat SDSs.

By Maryam Tavassoli

Integrating “just transition" principles into both global, national policies

TEHRAN –Observed on February 20 annually, the World Day of Social Justice highlights the importance of integrating social justice into global efforts to address inequities, promote peace, and achieve sustainable development.

Over 100 earthquakes shake Iran in a week

TEHRAN – A total of 105 earthquakes were recorded across the country in the 4th week of Bahman, the 11th Iranian calendar month, which falls from February 8 to 14, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

Health ministry, UNICEF join hands to help children with Severe Acute Malnutrition

TEHRAN – The Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MoHME) in cooperation with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is providing medical care to children under the age of five who are suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) in Zabol, south-eastern Sistan-Baluchestan province.

NIGEB, University of Peshawar sign MOU to foster scientific ties

TEHRAN – Iran’s National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), and the University of Peshawar, a top public university in Pakistan, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand scientific cooperation.

By Mehdi Zare

New Delhi earthquake: seismicity increasing with land subsidence

In the early hours of 17 February 2025, an earthquake with a magnitude 4 occurred near Jail Park in Dhola Kawan, New Delhi, at a depth of 5 km, which was strongly felt throughout the Indian National Capital Region.

Iran ready to boost health ties with Caspian states

TEHRAN –During the third Caspian Economic Forum, held in Tehran on February 17-18, the deputy health minister for international affairs voiced Iran's willingness to boost cooperation in the health sector with the Caspian Sea coastal states.

Mazandaran, Istanbul sci-tech parks to beef up ties

TEHRAN –Mazandaran’s science and technology park, and Istanbul’s Biruni Teknopark, have discussed ways to broaden their technological and scientific interactions.

Kids to get vaccinated against polio in high-risk areas

TEHRAN – The health ministry is planning to launch a campaign in the coming spring in high-risk areas to vaccinate children against polio.

Iranian, Russian universities committed to broadening ties

TEHRAN –Based on the comprehensive agreements between the top universities of Iran and Russia, the two sides are committed to furthering long-term and constructive relations in higher education, technology, and innovation.

IRCS, ICRC to establish secretariat on rehabilitation services in Tehran

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), have agreed on setting up a joint secretariat on rehabilitation services in Tehran.

Iran’s migration organization, Italy’s CESVI discuss ways to expand cooperation

TEHRAN –Nader Yar-Ahmadi, the head of the National Organization for Migration, and Marcelo García Dalla Costa, an official with the Italian humanitarian organization, CESVI, have explored the potential for enhancing cooperation.

Razi Institute holding intl. seminar on venomous animals and antivenoms

TEHRAN – An international online seminar titled ‘Venomous Animals and Antivenoms: Bridging Science, Innovation and Global Health’ is being held at Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute in Tehran on February 17 and 18.

Iranian female student wins BRICS, SCO ‘Young Researcher of the Year’ award

TEHRAN –Hosna Salimi, a student of the Faculty of World Studies at University of Tehran, has been named the ‘Young Researcher of the Year’ in BRICS and Shanghai Cooperation Organization Young Leaders Award 2025, held on January 24-26 in Kazan, Russia.

Isfahan to host ‘NEXT’ National Technology Award

TEHRAN – The National Technology Award, known as NEXT, is scheduled to be held on February 19 and 20 in the city of Isfahan with the theme ‘advanced Iran with emerging technologies’

Knowledge-based firms to attend CMEF 2025

TEHRAN –Supported by the Innovation and Prosperity Fund, a delegation of Iranian knowledge-based companies will participate in the 91st edition of China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF) 2025, which is scheduled to be held from April 8 to 11 in Shanghai.

Tehran proposes ROPME to include SDSs in strategic plan

TEHRAN –Attending the 38th meeting of the Regional Organization for the Protection of Marine Environment (ROPME) executive committee (EXCOME 38), Iran has put forward a proposal to incorporate combating sand and dust storms (SDSs) in the Organization’s strategic plan.

Pezeshkian meets with distinguished school-building benefactor

TEHRAN – During a trip to the city of Tabriz on Friday, President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Karim Mardani-Azar, a distinguished school-building benefactor.

Afghan knowledge-based companies allowed to be registered in Iran

TEHRAN – Afghan knowledge-based firms are allowed to be registered in Iran under the same conditions as Iranian companies, the head of the Organization for the Development of International Cooperation in Science and Technology has said.

DOE, Defense Ministry ink environmental protection MOU

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) and the National Geographical Organization affiliated with the Ministry of Defense have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand joint efforts on environmental protection.

ICRC ready to support refugee students in Iran

TEHRAN –Vincent Cassard, the representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Iran, has announced readiness to provide educational support for refugee children.

Knowledge-based companies to attend MEDEXPO AFRICA

TEHRAN – An Iranian delegation will participate in the 25th exhibition on medical products, equipment, machinery, and services (MEDEXPO AFRICA) which is scheduled to be held from May 14 to 16 in Nairobi, Kenya.

Science-skill Olympiad for students with disabilities slated for May

TEHRAN –The first national science-skill Olympiad for students with disabilities is planned to be held on May 9 in Tehran.

National birdwatching secretariat launched in Khuzestan

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment in cooperation with the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has established a national birdwatching secretariat in Khuzestan province.

Iran attends 38th executive committee meeting of ROPME

TEHRAN – Ahmad-Reza Lahijanzadeh, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE), represented Iran in the 38th executive committee meeting of the Regional Organization for the Protection of Marine Environment (ROPME), which was held in Kuwait on Thursday.

UNODC procures 4 drug trace detector devices for Iran

TEHRAN – The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has provided four drug trace detector devices to the Customs Organization and Anti-Narcotics Police of Iran under the Japanese government's funding.