By Maryam Tavassoli

Striving for global consensus on addressing SDSs

TEHRAN –World Environment Day, held annually on June 5, is the largest global event for raising awareness and taking action to protect the planet Earth.

Iran chairing ILC’s General Affairs Committee

TEHRAN –Iran’s deputy permanent representative to the UN office in Geneva, Mehdi Aliabadi, has been elected as the chairman of the General Affairs Committee of the 112th session of the International Labor Conference (ILC).

By Mona Hojat Ansari

Meet the 15 possible contenders for the snap presidential elections in Iran

TEHRAN – Iran’s Guardian Council has been given five days to vet the candidates running for presidency after candidate registration for snap elections came to an end on Monday. 

Iran, UNICEF conduct training session on child rights

TEHRAN – The Vice Presidency (VP) for Science, Technology and Knowledge-based Economy and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have organized a training session for VP directors on child rights.

Mangrove, the wonder of marine habitats

TEHRAN – The mangrove tree, as a wonder of the marine environment, offers many benefits to various species including birds, fish, crustaceans, and even some terrestrial animals, and stabilizes the soil, as well.

Muscat to host Iran’s sci-tech days conference

TEHRAN – Iran’s scientific and technology days conference is scheduled to be held in Muscat, Oman, from September 16 to 17.

By Jong-Jin Kim, FAO Assistant Director-General

Asia-Pacific must do better to address poor food safety standards

Each year, hundreds of millions of people are sickened by eating unsafe food. Here, in the Asia-Pacific region, the situation can also be deadly. According to the latest figures, gathered just prior to the global pandemic, some 225,000 people die each year from foodborne illnesses in Asia and the Pacific. That’s more than half of the global fatalities. Sadly, nearly a third of those who perish, 30 percent, are children.

IAEA’s Grossi offers nuclear inspection deal to Iran

TEHRAN - The UN's atomic watchdog says it is willing to make a deal on inspections with Iran's new leadership that could renew nuclear diplomacy with Tehran, the National reported on Monday.

Qalibaf, parliament speaker, nominates for presidential election

TEHRAN – Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, who was elected as the speaker of the new Iranian parliament on May 28, registered to run for the post of president on Monday.

Iran summons China envoy, says expects Beijing to rectify position on Persian Gulf islands

TEHRAN - The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Sunday summoned China’s ambassador to Tehran to protest Beijing’s support for the United Arab Emirates’ “baseless claims” about three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf.

Iran makes advancements in aviation industry as sanctions constrict access to equipment

TEHRAN - In a significant development for Iran's aviation industry, a knowledge-based company has achieved a major breakthrough by mastering the production of jet engine turbine blades, according to a report by the Tasnim News Agency. 

TEHRAN PAPERS

You are standing on the right side of history

TEHRAN - In an analysis, the Iran newspaper discussed the widespread coverage of the letter of the Leader of the Revolution in the international media and said: Upon the escalation and continuation of Israel's crimes against the oppressed Palestinian people, American and European universities have also become the scene of protest against the genocide of the Palestinian people by the Zionist regime.

Iran, Qatar renew call for Gaza ceasefire

TEHRAN – Iran and Qatar have once again called on regional and extra-regional countries to help bring an end to the plight of Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip who have been subject to brutal and savage Israeli attacks in the past 8 months. 

Over 40 projects to be implemented to organize foreign nationals

TEHRAN –The National Organization for Migration is planning to implement an inclusive plan encompassing 40 projects to organize foreign nationals and refugees.

Almost 515 earthquakes occur in a month

TEHRAN - A total of 513 earthquakes have been recorded across the country over the past calendar month that ended on May 19, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

Wildlife population grows by 35% in breeding centers

TEHRAN –Over the past two years, the populations of Persian yellow deer, Persian zebras, jebeer gazelle, and gazelle have experienced a 35 percent growth in breeding centers, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE) has said.

Iran boosts health diplomacy in Geneva

TEHRAN – Health Minister Bahram Einollahi has met some of his counterparts on the sidelines of the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, exploring avenues to bolster collaborations in the health and medicine sector.

Iranian ambassador meets Ras Al Khaimah Ruler to strengthen bilateral relations

TEHRAN— Iran's ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has met with the ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, emphasizing the potential for enhanced bilateral relations in accordance with the aspirations of both nations.

Iran, Algeria decry Israeli attacks on Gaza

TEHRAN - In a telephone conversation with Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf, Iran's acting Foreign Minister Ali Baqeri Kani expressed deep concern over Israel's recent attacks on Gaza, calling for collective action by Islamic countries.

Supreme Court of Canada refuses to seize Iranian state property, bank assets 

TEHRAN- The Supreme Court of Canada has rejected an appeal by the families of Flight PS752 victims seeking to confiscate Iranian state property and bank assets held in Canada.

Iranians rally in Tehran, major cities against Israeli crimes in Rafah

TEHRAN - After the Friday prayers, people in Tehran held a rally to condemn the crimes of the Zionist regime in Rafah, and to voice their outrage over Zionist atrocities.

Baqeri discusses Hajj, regional issues with Saudi FM

TEHRAN – Iran’s acting Foreign Minister Ali Baqeri Kani announced in a Thursday post on X that he has held a phone conversation with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan to discuss a host of issues. 

TEHRAN PAPERS

Tehran's serious reaction to the issuance of a resolution against Iran

TEHRAN - In a commentary, Shargh discussed the possible new action of the European troika to issue a resolution against Iran and wrote: The reason of European countries for issuing a resolution against Iran is so weak in international political conditions that even the United States, their main and permanent ally, is against it and believes that this action will only increase tension and increase Iran's nuclear activities, and on the other hand, will reduce the Agency's monitoring and access.

IRCS calls on ICRC, IFRC to help stop violations of intl. humanitarian law in Gaza

TEHRAN –The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossein Kolivand, has asked the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), to use their strength and capacities to end the violations of international humanitarian law by the occupiers in Gaza.

Training program held to address drug use among inmates

TEHRAN –The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and its national stakeholders including the Iranian National Center for Addiction Studies (INCAS), conducted a two-day training program to enhance ongoing initiatives for addressing drug use issues among inmates.

Russia’s Astrakhan seeking Iranian expertise in commercialization of science

TEHRAN – Russia’s Astrakhan has expressed interest in utilizing the valuable knowledge and experiences of Iranian knowledge-based companies in the production and commercialization of science in industries.