UNHCR: 274,000 Afghan refugees will remain in Iran by end of 2022
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has estimated that 274,000 Afghan refugees, including those that have arrived in 2021, will remain in Iran by end of 2022.
Iran, Venezuela discuss ways to expand scientific co-op
Iran’s Minister of Science, Research, and Technology Mohammad-Ali Zolfigol in a meeting with his Venezuelan counterpart Gabriela Jimenez discussed fields of scientific cooperation.
Iranian students top the world at IBO 2022
Iranian students grabbed four gold medals at the 33rd International Biology Olympiad (IBO 2022), ranking first in the world.
Switzerland seeks to develop health relations with Iran
Swiss Ambassador to Tehran Nadine Olivieri Lozano met with Health Minister Bahram Einollahi, emphasizing the need to develop bilateral relations in all fields, including the health sector.
Iran, Iraq ink MOU to deal with dust storms
A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between Iran and Iraq with the aim of confronting the phenomenon of sand and dust storms (SDSs).
Lake Urmia in grave peril
Lake Urmia started to dry up in the 2000s, and although it revived at some point over the past few years, it is in serious danger these days.
Tehran Calls for Environmental Cooperation Union in West Asia
President Seyed Ebrahim Raisi called for the establishment of a union on environmental cooperation among countries in the West Asian region and stressed the necessity to take measures to preserve the environment away from diplomatic and political formalities.
Water in Dam Reservoirs Down 4%
The total volume of water stored behind Iranian dams is estimated at about 24.59 billion cubic meters since the beginning of the current water year (September 23, 2021) up to July 9, showing a four percent decline compared to the same period last year, IRIB reported.
Student innovations to help thrive medicinal plant industry
Compiling special chapters in school books is on the agenda to influence the medicinal plant industry in schools and among students, IRNA reported on Saturday.
WHO admires Iran’s blood transfusion measures
Iran's blood transfusion measures are admirable and influential in the region, Mikoko Senga, the deputy representative of the World Health Organization in Iran, has said.