TEHRAN – The third international congress on «Health in Arbaeen» started in Tehran on Wednesday with more than 50 foreign participants from nine countries in attendance.

TEHRAN – The national document on food security has been approved with the aim of removing obstacles to agricultural production, support farmers and crop producers, and define a comprehensive system of supply and demand.

TEHRAN – Sahand, a volcanic peak and mountain range in northwestern Iran with 17 peaks with a height of over 3,700 meters, is known as the bride of mountains in Iran thanks to its abundance of plant species, grasslands, flower gardens, and pastures.

TEHRAN – A delegation led by the secretary of the national policymaking headquarters for dealing with sand and dust storms has traveled to Iraq to follow up on previous agreements in this regard.

TEHRAN- More than 7,500 illegal Afghan migrants have recently been deported to their home country.

Breastmilk is the best source of nutrition for babies and protects them against illness. Disruption of breastfeeding can lead to a decrease in protective immune factors contained in breastmilk so that the next generations could be more vulnerable to future pandemics.

TEHRAN – During the coronavirus pandemic, the incidence of dementia and Alzheimer's increased twofold in the country, Masoumeh Salehi, the managing director of Iran Dementia and Alzheimer’s Association, has said.

TEHRAN- In 2022, the number of articles indexed in the Web of Science (WoS) by Iran was 11,473, equivalent to 4.9 percent of the total WoS-based nanotechnology articles in the world.

TEHRAN - The number of broadband internet users in the country rose by some 8.5 percent in the previous calendar year that ended on March 20 to reach more than 116 million.

TEHRAN – The richest and most important biodiversity museum of Iran exhibits extinct native species such as the Persian lion and Caspian tiger, as well as rare species of Asiatic cheetah, mugger crocodile, bustard, grouse, and Asian black bear.

TEHRAN – Observing the Islamic rules is the best way to prevent violence against women as no other religion or culture defends the personality and rights of women as much as Islam.

The northern Gilan province is the hub of tea farming in Iran as more than 70 percent of tea plantations in the country are in Gilan.

TEHRAN – Bioactive compounds of medicinal herbs have possible health benefits with antioxidative, anticarcinogenic, antihypertensive, antimutagenic, and antimicrobial activities. Iranian traditional medicine is rich in various herbs which have been used to treat various diseases and disorders since ancient times.

TEHRAN - World Hepatitis Day, observed on July 28 every year, aims to raise global awareness of hepatitis and encourage prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

TEHRAN - After a hiatus of about 15 years, Iran once again became a member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) task force on national greenhouse inventories.

TEHRAN – Ali Salajeqeh, the head of the Department of Environment, and Askhat Orazbay, the ambassador of Kazakhstan, met in Tehran on Tuesday to enhance relations in the field of environment.

TEHRAN - A total of 538 earthquakes have been recorded across the country over the past calendar month that ended on July 22, according to the Seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society will establish medical centers in Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan in the near future.

Mourning ceremonies were held on the ninth and tenth days of Muharram, called Tasua and Ashura, all over the country.

TEHRAN - Iran Meteorological Organization plans to hold the First International Conference on Indian Ocean Tropical Cyclones on October 9-10.

TEHRAN – Twelve universities of medical sciences from Iran are on the Leiden ranking 2023 list.

TEHRAN - The Vice Presidency for Science and Technology has prepared three comprehensive plans to develop artificial intelligence in different sectors.

TEHRAN – Ali Salajeqeh, the head of the Department of Environment, has said all national and international capacities should be used to revive Anzali Wetland.

TEHRAN – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Ministry of Agricultural Jihad (MAJ) embarked on a strategic partnership to bolster pistachio production and export in Iran.

TEHRAN – Iran and Russia discussed avenues for increased cooperation in various fields of telecommunication.

Women in Lasjerd, a village in northcentral Semnan province, bake bread according to an old tradition every year during the first days of the month of Muharram.

TEHRAN - Health Minister Bahram Einollahi has said about 240 hospitals in the country are ready to accept medical tourists.

TEHRAN - The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Iran welcomes its first-ever contribution from the European Union (EU) that will allow the food agency to provide cash assistance to the most vulnerable refugees in the country.

TEHRAN - In recent years, low precipitation in the northern and eastern parts of the country has gradually turned pastures into centers of sand and dust storms, Sadeq Ziaeian, an official with Iran Meteorological Organization, has said.

TEHRAN – Undoubtedly, one of the important indicators of human development is the presence of women in society and their rights.

TEHRAN – Iran and Bolivia have emphasized the need to set up a joint working group in order to expand cooperation in the fields of science and technology.

TEHRAN - Mohammad Mojabi, CEO of Agricultural Services Holding Company, has said all three categories of economically important fish in the Caspian Sea, including bony fish, kilka fish, and cartilaginous fish, are at risk of extinction

TEHRAN – Mangrove forests are rich ecosystems that support the planet and humanity in unique ways by providing conditions for fish growth, storing carbon, and fighting floods. They are able to store about 6 to 8 tons of carbon per hectare of soil per year.

TEHRAN - The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has supported the implementation of development projects for less advantaged students in the country.

TEHRAN – The southwestern province of Khuzestan is the most diverse region in terms of different bird species, its unique and pleasant climate, as well as rich natural habitats, have turned this province into a paradise for rare and endangered species of birds.