LightHouse S02 E02
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Cultural heritage is Irans strategic asset official says
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Cultural heritage is Iran’s strategic asset, official says
TEHRAN – Iran should regard its cultural heritage as a strategic national asset that can strengthen historical identity, foster national pride and cohesion, and help unlock the country’s tourism and economic potential, Vice President for Parliamentary Affairs and Strategic Affairs Mohsen Esmaeili said on Monday.
DOE proposes BRICS environmental network to address ecological damage
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DOE proposes BRICS environmental network to address ecological damage
TEHRAN - Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment, has called for closer environmental cooperation among BRICS member states, describing their combined capacities in natural resources, biodiversity, coastal and marine ecosystems, and other environmentally valuable areas as a “historic opportunity” to address the growing global environmental crisis.
Iran wins medal honorable mentions at Intl Geography Olympiad
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Iran wins medal, honorable mentions at Intl. Geography Olympiad
TEHRAN – Iranian students succeeded to win a bronze medal and three honorable mentions at the 22nd International Geography Olympiad (iGeo) held from August 11 to 17 in Istanbul, Turkey.
Iranian Indonesian universities ink MOU to boost scientific ties
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Iranian, Indonesian universities ink MOU to boost scientific ties
TEHRAN – Sharif University of Technology and Institut Teknologi Bandung of Indonesia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to deepen scientific, research, and educational cooperation, exchange professors, researchers, and students, and implement collaborative research projects.
Iran to face Algeria at 2026 FIVB U17 World Championship opener
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Iran to face Algeria at 2026 FIVB U17 World Championship opener
TEHRAN - The second edition of the FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship is set to get underway in Doha, Qatar, with 24 of the world’s best young volleyball teams competing for the global title from Aug. 19 to 29. The tournament represents an important opportunity for the next generation of players to gain experience on the international stage and establish themselves as future stars of the sport.
Gol Gohar discover rivals at AFC Champions League Two 202627
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Gol Gohar discover rivals at AFC Champions League Two 2026/27
TEHRAN - The 32-strong cast for the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27 discovered their opponents following the Group Stage Draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Tuesday.
Bam Khatoon start AFC Womens Champions League 202627 on high
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Bam Khatoon start AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27 on high
TEHRAN - Bam Khatoon put on a commanding performance to beat Tajikistan’s FC CSKA Dushanbe 3-0 in their AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27 Preliminary Stage clash on Monday.
Six Iranian universities in Shanghai ranking 2026
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Six Iranian universities in Shanghai ranking 2026
TEHRAN – Shanghai University ranking 2026 has placed six Iranian universities among the top 1,000 institutions worldwide, unchanged compared to the past year.
Over 2400 school building projects implemented in a year
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Over 2,400 school building projects implemented in a year
TEHRAN - The Organization for the Renovation of Schools announced that 2,407 school construction projects were completed last year (March 2025-2026), and plans are in place to build over 2,300 classrooms this year.
