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ISC to foster ties with Malaysian, Turkish universities

TEHRAN – The Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC) has highlighted the need to expand scientific research, exchange knowledge, and establish long-term strategic partnerships with Malaysian and Turkish universities.
Iran Health Expo to kick off on August 8

TEHRAN - The 27th Iran Health International Exhibition, the country's largest specialized event for the health industry, will be held from August 8 to 11 at the Tehran Permanent International Fairground.
Breastfeeding for a sustainable start in life: strengthen what works

TEHRAN – World Breastfeeding Day 2026 is commemorated from August 1 to 7 under the theme ‘Breastfeeding for a sustainable start in life: strengthen what works,’ focusing on tracking progress, evaluating impact, and scaling proven approaches that improve breastfeeding outcomes.

Iran’s population exceeds 87 million, report shows

TEHRAN – According to the Statistical Center of Iran, the current population of the country has surpassed 87 million, and the number is expected to rise to 87.134 million by the end of the current Iranian year, March 2027.
Breastfeeding for a sustainable start in life: strengthen what works

TEHRAN – World Breastfeeding Day 2026 is commemorated from August 1 to 7 under the theme ‘Breastfeeding for a sustainable start in life: strengthen what works,’ focusing on tracking progress, evaluating impact, and scaling proven approaches that improve breastfeeding outcomes.
ISC to foster ties with Malaysian, Turkish universities

TEHRAN – The Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC) has highlighted the need to expand scientific research, exchange knowledge, and establish long-term strategic partnerships with Malaysian and Turkish universities.
Iran Health Expo to kick off on August 8

TEHRAN - The 27th Iran Health International Exhibition, the country's largest specialized event for the health industry, will be held from August 8 to 11 at the Tehran Permanent International Fairground.
Iran shakes with 415 earthquakes in a month

TEHRAN – A total of 415 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a month from June 22 to July 22, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
Seven rural health facilities in Chabahar equipped with solar power systems

TEHRAN – Funded by the Government of the Republic of Korea, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in cooperation with the Ministry of Health, has supported the installation and commissioning of seven hybrid solar power systems in rural primary health care facilities across Chabahar, southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan Province.
Iran becomes a founding member of WAICO

TEHRAN – Iran has joined the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO), a China-led intergovernmental organization to promote international cooperation on AI, as one of the founding states after signing the new body’s agreement in Shanghai, China.
Over 1,000 participants attend AiroCup national robotics competition

TEHRAN – A total of 465 Iranian teams, comprising 1,035 participants from 30 provinces, attended the national artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics competition, known as AiroCup, on Thursday and Friday in Tehran.
IRCS elaborates on services provided for Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossein Kolivand, has expounded on a diverse range of services offered by the IRCS staff to people attending the Arbaeen pilgrimage.
No Iranian universities in THE Sustainability Impacts Ratings due to sanctions

TEHRAN – The Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings (previously THE Impact Rankings) report has included no Iranian universities in its 2026 list because of sanctions against the country.