TEHRAN –The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has lauded the Iranian government for its substantial efforts and steadfast commitment to tackling drug trafficking.

TEHRAN - Today, countries start by focusing on common problems and turn the resulting experiences and even knowledge-based ideas into exchangeable products in the development of international relations and cooperation.

Climate change poses a serious threat to the most important aspects of life in mountain countries. These include an increase in natural disasters, threats to food security, growing hungry populations, the most vulnerable of whom are women and girls, slower economic growth, water scarcity and growing tensions between countries.

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) rescued 3,407 individuals trapped in heavy snow and blizzard conditions in 15 provinces on Saturday.

TEHRAN –A Flock of whooper swans have been observed in Kani Barazan International Wetland, which is known as the ‘paradise of birds’ in the northwestern province of West Azarbaijan.

TEHRAN –According to the health ministry, 945 cases of dengue fever have been diagnosed so far in the country.

TEHRAN –Obesity is getting more and more prevalent in Iran, so the health ministry is planning to compile a map of obesity for the next ten years.

TEHRAN –Zahra Behrouz-Azar, the vice president for women and family affairs, paid a visit to Agounk Christian charity in Tehran on Saturday to become familiar with activities of the center toward empowering women and children.

TEHRAN –According to the latest census, the number of aged citizens in the country is growing by 3.62 percent which is five times faster than the total population growth rate, which is 1.24 percent.

TEHRAN –More than 36.8 percent of the births in the first eight months of the current calendar year that started on March 20 were second-born children, according to the Civil Registration Organization.

TEHRAN – Supported by the Organization for Development of International Cooperation in Science, Iranian knowledge-based companies will participate in the 27th edition of the Ruplastica exhibition which will be held in Moscow from January 21 to 24.

With autumn nearing the end, farmers are busy picking oranges in Savadkuh, northern Mazandaran province.

A festival on innovation and technology was held for students from Tuesday to Friday in the city of Tabriz.

TEHRAN –A total of 35,000 foreign students are studying in Iranian universities in the current academic year that started on September 22, compared with 27,000 students last year, an official with the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology has said.

TEHRAN –Since climate change intensifies environmental pressures on mountains, adaptation becomes essential to build resilience and reduce vulnerability.

TEHRAN –The 25th exhibition on national achievements of research and technology kicked off in Tehran on Friday and will run until Monday.

TEHRAN –The World Health Organization (WHO) has donated four trauma and emergency surgery kits (TESKs) to health centers in vulnerable provinces to enhance disaster and emergency preparedness in the face of health emergencies.

Law enforcement and rescue forces launched a drill in Tehran on Tuesday to show preparedness for offering services to people during winter accidents.

TEHRAN –Large flocks of migratory ruddy shelducks have been observed in Dargah Sangi and Solduz wetlands in Naqadeh county, the northwestern West Azarbaijan province, according to an official with the provincial department of environment.

TEHRAN –On December 12, International Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day is celebrated annually to raise awareness of the need for strong and resilient health systems and universal health coverage.

TEHRAN –Since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20), till December 6, volunteer physicians have provided free health services to over 67,000 individuals in the Iraqi shrine cities of Karbala and Najaf, an official with the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has said.

TEHRAN – The conservation project of Iranian wetlands has resulted in a 27.5 percent decrease in irrigation water consumption while increasing agricultural products by 22.5 percent, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE) has said.

TEHRAN –Serbian Ambassador to Tehran, Damir Kovacevic, has announced his country’s readiness to expand collaborations with Iran in the health and medical education sector.

TEHRAN – The 12th exhibition of Iranian-made laboratory equipment and materials named ‘IRAN LAB EXPO’ is scheduled to be held in Tehran from December 13 to 16.

TEHRAN –The northwestern city of Maragheh, East Azarbaijan province, has been designated as the second ‘Healthy City’ in Iran.

TEHRAN –By affecting rainfall patterns, pollination, flowering, and even harvest time, climate change has greatly affected the agriculture sector and food security in many countries, most significantly in Iran, according to the country’s former permanent representative and ambassador to the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO).

TEHRAN –Blood donation in Iran has increased by more than four percent in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year which started on March 20, compared to the same period last year.

TEHRAN -The National Research and Technology Week is scheduled to be held from December 13 to 19.

TEHRAN – Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi and Swiss Ambassador to Tehran Nadine Olivieri Lozano have discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the health sector.

TEHRAN - Quantum computing, a revolutionary technology that leverages the principles of quantum mechanics, is poised to reshape the landscape of artificial intelligence (AI). By harnessing the power of quantum bits, or qubits, quantum computers can perform calculations exponentially faster than classical computers. This quantum advantage has the potential to revolutionize various aspects of AI, from machine learning to natural language processing.

TEHRAN- During the last two years, the number of protected areas under a comprehensive management plan has increased from 165 to 195, indicating a growth of 18 percent.

TEHRAN- Stefan Priesner, the United Nations Resident Coordinator for Iran, has said creating a fund is a necessity to address the issue of sand and dust storms.

TEHRAN- A delegation of Iranian knowledge-based companies will present their products and display their capabilities by setting up a pavilion at Turkey’s IT, Software, Communication, and New Technologies Exhibition (IMEX).

TEHRAN - The Iranian Red Crescent Society has announced readiness to send humanitarian assistance and dispatch relief teams to Libya to assist the flood-affected people.

TEHRAN- The United Nations Children’s’ Fund has installed some fabricated classrooms and distributed hygiene and baby kits among people in the earthquake-affected city of Khoy in collaboration with the ministries of education and health.