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Yesterday 17:10
Long-term investment in youth best solution to address demographic change
TEHRAN – The United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA), in collaboration with the ministries of health and labour, commemorated World Population Day focusing on what young people want for their lives — and what stands between them and the families and futures they hope to build.
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Yesterday 17:08
Benefactors allocate $100m for building educational facilities
TEHRAN - More than 200 trillion rials (around $100 million) has been provided by benevolent people over the past two years to expand educational facilities across the country, science minister Hossein Simaei-Sarraf has said.
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Yesterday 17:00
Over 200,000 Afghans expelled in 5 months
TEHRAN – More than 200,000 illegal Afghan refugees have been deported from Iran since the beginning of the current Iranian year (March 21).
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Yesterday 16:57
Nicaraguan academic center commemorates Minab school martyrs
TEHRAN – Over 250 students, professors, and members of the Iran-Nicaragua Parliamentary Friendship Group held a commemoration ceremony for 168 students martyred by the US missile in Minab, Hormozgan province, marking the 168th day of their martyrdom at the National Autonomous University of Nicaragua (UNAN-Managua).
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2026-08-22 15:47
Iran’s healthcare services to foreign nationals beyond commitments
TEHRAN – Highlighting Iran’s generosity in hosting foreign nationals, the head of the non-communicable diseases office at the health ministry has said the country provides services to foreign nationals beyond its commitments.
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2026-08-22 15:46
Iran, China to support implementation of joint research projects
TEHRAN – The Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) will support the implementation of the second joint specialized workshops with the aim of developing science diplomacy, fostering research networking, and exchanging technical knowledge.
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2026-08-22 15:44
DOE hosts national conference on industry, mining, green services
TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) played host to the 25th national conference on industry, mining, and green industry on Saturday.
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2026-08-22 15:42
University of Tehran rolls out national atlas of dust
TEHRAN – The International Desert Research Center at the University of Tehran, in cooperation with the Geological Survey and Mineral Exploration of Iran, has released the country’s first comprehensive atlas of dust after more than a decade of research.
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2026-08-21 15:46
Health ministry, WHO hold second workshop on applying PHC Operational Framework
TEHRAN – The Ministry of Health and Medical Education and the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Iran have organized the second capacity-building workshop to strengthen the capacity of primary health care (PHC), targeting the health staff who had been unable to attend the first workshop on July 26.
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2026-08-21 15:45
Iran ranks first in key scientific output among Islamic countries
TEHRAN - Iran ranks first among Islamic nations in key fields of scientific output such as quantum science, cognitive sciences, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and advanced materials, the head of the Presidential Affairs Office at the Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC) has announced.
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2026-08-21 15:42
Iranian, Iraqi universities sign MOU to foster scientific interactions
TEHRAN – Mazandaran University and Iraq’s Wasit University have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand international scientific cooperation.
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2026-08-21 15:41
DOE aims to bolster environmental ties with Indonesia
TEHRAN – The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, and his Indonesian counterpart, Mohammad Jumhur Hidayat, have discussed ways to promote environmental cooperation.
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2026-08-20 11:05
90 earthquakes hit Iran in a week
TEHRAN – A total of 90 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a week from August 8th to 14th, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
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2026-08-20 11:03
Mazandaran University to host Iran-China Science Day
TEHRAN – Mazandaran University is scheduled to play host to Iran-China Science Day, an official with the science ministry has said.
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2026-08-20 11:00
World Humanitarian Day: let’s make protecting each other our greatest achievement
TEHRAN - On 19 August, the world marks World Humanitarian Day, a time to honour humanitarian workers and to stand with people affected by crises around the world.
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2026-08-20 10:56
IRCS proposes BRICS to establish community-based health network
TEHRAN – The Iranian Red crescent Society (IRCS) has proposed the establishment of a BRICS network of community-based health centers.
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2026-08-18 15:46
Iran wins medal, honorable mentions at Intl. Geography Olympiad
TEHRAN – Iranian students succeeded to win a bronze medal and three honorable mentions at the 22nd International Geography Olympiad (iGeo) held from August 11 to 17 in Istanbul, Turkey.
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2026-08-18 15:44
Iranian, Indonesian universities ink MOU to boost scientific ties
TEHRAN – Sharif University of Technology and Institut Teknologi Bandung of Indonesia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to deepen scientific, research, and educational cooperation, exchange professors, researchers, and students, and implement collaborative research projects.
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2026-08-18 15:42
DOE proposes BRICS environmental network to address ecological damage
TEHRAN - Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment, has called for closer environmental cooperation among BRICS member states, describing their combined capacities in natural resources, biodiversity, coastal and marine ecosystems, and other environmentally valuable areas as a “historic opportunity” to address the growing global environmental crisis.
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2026-08-18 09:18
Six Iranian universities in Shanghai ranking 2026
TEHRAN – Shanghai University ranking 2026 has placed six Iranian universities among the top 1,000 institutions worldwide, unchanged compared to the past year.
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2026-08-18 09:17
Over 2,400 school building projects implemented in a year
TEHRAN - The Organization for the Renovation of Schools announced that 2,407 school construction projects were completed last year (March 2025-2026), and plans are in place to build over 2,300 classrooms this year.
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2026-08-18 09:15
Genetic map for endangered species being developed
TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) is developing a genetic map of endangered wildlife species to increase their chance of survival, create a breeding plan, manage their population, and address the risks facing them in their natural habitats.
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2026-08-18 09:13
Knowledge-based firms to attend Russia’s MIMS Automobility expo
TEHRAN - A delegation comprising representatives of Iranian knowledge-based companies will travel to Russia to attend the International Trade Fair for Automotive Production, Aftermarket and Service Industry, known as MIMS Automobility.
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2026-08-16 16:07
Database unveiled to document Minab war crime, commemorate victims
TEHRAN - A comprehensive database of information, documents, and narratives has been unveiled on the 168th day since the US-Israeli war crime at Minab School to systematically document the various dimensions of the tragedy and preserve the memory of its innocent victims.
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2026-08-16 16:04
Qeshm oil contamination: a legacy of US military presence in Persian Gulf
TEHRAN – The recent oil pollution around the Persian Gulf island of Qeshm is the result of the US military presence in the region, exacting a devastating toll on public and marine lives in southern parts of the country.
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2026-08-16 15:39
Royan hosting intl. event on role of microbiome in regenerative medicine
TEHRAN - The Royan Institute is playing host to the 17th International Summer School in Tehran to examine the growing role of the microbiome in regenerative medicine.
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2026-08-16 15:36
Women’s share of blood donation targeted to rise to 30%
TEHRAN — Women account for only around five percent of total blood donation in the country, a share that does not reflect their potential and level of social participation. The government has set a target of increasing women’s share of blood donation to at least 30 percent by identifying and addressing the barriers to their participation.
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2026-08-15 22:01
Health Insurance Organization, ICOPH committee discuss ways to foster ties
TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Health Insurance Organization, Mohammad-Mehdi Nasehi, and officials from International Conference on Public Health (ICOPH) committee have explored avenues to enhance collaborations.
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2026-08-15 21:58
Supporting Iran’s counter-narcotics work pays off beyond its borders: UNODC
TEHRAN – The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has released a report, emphasizing the need to support Iran in the battle against narcotics.
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2026-08-15 21:52
Iran shines at Intl. economics, informatics Olympiads
TEHRAN – Iranian students clinched medals and an honorable mention at the 9th International Economics Olympiad (IEO 2026) held from July 12-20 in Shenzhen China, and the 38th edition of International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) held from August 9 to 16 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.