Iran’s Mount Taftan volcano shows signs of activity after 710,000 years
An Iranian volcano, long considered extinct for 710,000 years, has begun to show signs of activity, rising by nine centimetres between July 2023 and May 2024, a partner of the TV BRICS network reported. According to new research, Mount Taftan
Iran and Russia conduct 80% of trade in local currencies, says official
More than 80 per cent of trade between Iran and Russia is now conducted using their national currencies, the rial and the rouble, a senior business official has said. The move signals a major step toward closer bilateral cooperation, according
Tehran to Host deBlock 2025 International Blockchain Conference
The deBlock 2025 International Blockchain Conference will take place in Tehran on 15-16 June 2025, gathering over three thousand participants to discuss the future of blockchain technology and its impact on the BRICS nations. The event, supported by the Association
Iran to unveil anti-cancer vaccine in summer 2025
Iran plans to unveil a new anti-cancer vaccine in the summer of 2025, according to the institute established under the supervision of the Iranian Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. The vaccine is designed to target various types of cancer,
Iran climbs to 4th spot in Intangible Cultural Heritage rankings
Iran has risen to fourth place in the global ranking of Intangible Cultural Heritage, marking its highest position to date, according to Ali Darabi, the country’s Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts. Pars Today, a partner of TV
New lab-on-chip platform to revolutionize cancer diagnosis by expediting tumour cell detection
Cancer remains one of the world’s deadliest diseases, responsible for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020 alone, according to the World Health Organization. Early detection is crucial for improving survival rates, yet timely diagnoses are often hindered by the difficulty
D-8 Nations Issue Cairo Declaration, Pledging Enhanced Economic Cooperation
Leaders from the Developing Eight (D-8) countries for economic cooperation issued the “Cairo Declaration” on Thursday, following the conclusion of their summit in Cairo. The declaration outlines a commitment to strengthening partnerships and promoting economic development among member nations. The
Iranian economy grows 4% in first half of fiscal year
The Iranian economy experienced a 4 per cent growth in the first half of the current Iranian fiscal year, spanning March 21 to September 22, 2024, according to a recent report by the Iranian Statistical Centre. When excluding the oil
Iran to protect rare 2,800-year-old Urartu inscription
Iranian authorities have announced plans to preserve a rare cuneiform inscription dating back approximately 2,800 years to the Urartu kingdom. The inscription, located in Nashtiban, Rezavi Khorasan Province, in eastern Iran, is an importantartefact from the Iron Age kingdom, which
Egypt’s Abdelatty conducts diplomatic push on Syria crisis
Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty, conducted a series of urgent diplomatic calls on Wednesday, December 4, to address the deteriorating situation in Syria. The calls come amid reports of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), an al-Qaeda affiliate, entering northeastern neighbourhoods of