IRCS urges ICRC to take immediate actions on humanitarian crisis in Gaza

TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) in a letter to the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has called for prompt actions to be taken to stop the humanitarian crisis escalated by starvation in Gaza, and end the torture of civilians.

‘Support for hemophilia’ week to be observed

TEHRAN – The national week to support individuals with hemophilia will be held from July 23 to 29.

Iranian, Armenian universities to boost scientific ties on environmental issues

TEHRAN –Mohammad-Hossein Omid, the chancellor of University of Tehran, and Grigor Hakobyan, the Armenian ambassador to Iran, have explored the potential to expand scientific collaboration on critical environmental challenges.

Interior minister, UNHCR representative discuss issues on Afghan refugees

TEHRAN – Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, have explored ways to address problems related to Afghan refugees living in the country and those being deported.

Iran National Science Foundation releases annual report

TEHRAN – The performance report of Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) in support of Iranian researchers over the past Iranian year (March 2024-March 2025) has been published.

DOE highlights role of experts in expanding environmental diplomacy

TEHRAN – The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, has highlighted the role of Iranian experts and their participation in international meetings in expanding environmental diplomacy, particularly in dealing with sand and dust storms (SDSs).

Welfare Organization’s services show ‘commitment, inclusiveness, and hope’: UNDP

TEHRAN – The resident representative ad interim for the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Iran, Ayshanie Medagangoda-Labé, has commended the Welfare Organization’s services, which have materialized commitment, inclusiveness, and hope over the past 45 years.

Thousands of deported Afghans get health services at border terminal

TEHRAN – Some 36,000 illegal Afghan refugees have benefited from medical services offered on the Dogharon border terminal in Taybad, north-eastern Khorasan Razavi province, while returning to their home country, an official with the health ministry has said.

Iranian researchers prove practicality of drones in managing mangrove forests

TEHRAN – An innovative study done by Iranian researchers has confirmed the practical use of drones as cost-effective tools for monitoring and managing mangrove forests.

By Maryam Tavassoli

World Brain Day: brain health for all ages

TEHRAN – World Brain Day is observed on July 22 every year to raise public awareness of brain diseases; this year, the theme of the Day is ‘brain health for all ages’.