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Iran calls for stronger anti-drug cooperation with Asia-Pacific countries

TEHRAN – Iran’s anti-narcotics police chief, Iraj Kakavand, has stressed the need to strengthen cooperation between Iran and countries in the Asia-Pacific region to combat drug trafficking and enhance regional security.
Iran proposes WAICO to establish specialized department on AI ethics

TEHRAN – Iran’s representatives at the first summit of the World AI Cooperation Organization (WAICO) in Beijing, China, have proposed establishing a specialized department within the organization to address ethical issues related to artificial intelligence.
Ilam, Wasit provinces seek cross-border conservation zone to protect wildlife

TEHRAN - Iran’s Ilam Province and Iraq’s Wasit Province are considering establishing a joint protected area to conserve valuable wildlife species, combat illegal hunting, and promote cross-border tourism across the two border provinces.

Iran’s UN envoy: Avicenna’s legacy underscores power of knowledge in serving humanity

TEHRAN - On November 12, the International Scientific Conference entitled “Abu Ali Sina and His Contribution to the Formation of a New Scientific Worldview” was held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva with the participation of Ali Bahreini, Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to Geneva.
Iran calls for stronger anti-drug cooperation with Asia-Pacific countries

TEHRAN – Iran’s anti-narcotics police chief, Iraj Kakavand, has stressed the need to strengthen cooperation between Iran and countries in the Asia-Pacific region to combat drug trafficking and enhance regional security.
Iran proposes WAICO to establish specialized department on AI ethics

TEHRAN – Iran’s representatives at the first summit of the World AI Cooperation Organization (WAICO) in Beijing, China, have proposed establishing a specialized department within the organization to address ethical issues related to artificial intelligence.
Student competition promotes environmental awareness through science

TEHRAN - The closing ceremony of the sixth national student environmental competition titled Noor, meaning Light, will be held on November 21 at Pardisan Park in Tehran, following the final training course for the competition’s top-performing students.
Ilam, Wasit provinces seek cross-border conservation zone to protect wildlife

TEHRAN - Iran’s Ilam Province and Iraq’s Wasit Province are considering establishing a joint protected area to conserve valuable wildlife species, combat illegal hunting, and promote cross-border tourism across the two border provinces.
National diabetes week highlighting prevention, early detection

TEHRAN – The health ministry is observing national diabetes week from November 11 to 17 to raise public awareness of the disease and highlight the importance of prevention and early diagnosis in its effective management.
Iran, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan reach primary agreement on joint digital corridor

TEHRAN – Iran, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan have reached an initial agreement on establishing a joint digital corridor to connect Central Asia with the Persian Gulf and neighboring countries, in a move aimed at strengthening regional telecommunications infrastructure and expanding digital connectivity.
Iran to highlight war-related environmental damage at COP31

TEHRAN - At the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) in Turkey, Iran will present documented reports on the environmental damage caused by war, highlighting its impacts on infrastructure and human health. The country will also seek to advance its environmental priorities, particularly those concerning the impacts of climate change, on the international stage.
Iranian, Ivorian ministers discuss ways to boost ties in ICT sector

TEHRAN – Information and Communication Technology Minister Sattar Hashemi and Ivorian Minister of Digital Transition and Technological Innovation Djibril Ouattara have explored the potential to expand cooperation in the ICT sector.
45 Iranian universities included in Leiden Ranking Traditional Edition

TEHRAN – The 2026 Leiden Ranking Traditional Edition has included 45 Iranian universities among the top 1,618 universities worldwide.