TEHRAN-- Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), has recommended member states of BRICS set up a joint green development fund for supporting jobs on climate modification adaptation in establishing nations, and an international fund for managing plastic pollution.Addressing the 11th BRICS Environment Working Group (EWG), which took place

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WFP releases January-February report on IranWFP releases January-February report on Iran

TEHRAN – The World Food Program (WFP) has released a report, expounding on activities in Iran over the months of January and February.

In the first two months of 2025, WFP general food assistance reached 33,068 beneficiaries in January and 33,147 in February including both Afghan and Iraqi refugees.

WFP distributed 543 mt of fortified food in

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IRCS, Tajikistan discuss fostering ties on health, humanitarian issuesIRCS, Tajikistan discuss fostering ties on health, humanitarian issues

TEHRAN—Pirhossein Kolivand, the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), and Zohidi Nizomiddin Shamsiddinzoda, the ambassador of Tajikistan to Tehran, have explored avenues for boosting collaborations in health and humanitarian fields.

During a meeting on Wednesday, the two officials underscored the significance of enhancing cooperation

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Danish PM visits Greenland amid Trump&s bid for Arctic controlDanish PM visits Greenland amid Trump’s bid for Arctic control

Denmark's prime minister will aim to shore up a united front with Greenland on Thursday during a visit to the autonomous territory, which US President Donald Trump has vowed to take over.

Tensions between the United States and Denmark have soared since Trump has said repeatedly he wanted to take control of the resource-rich Arctic island for

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Iran move up in FIFA Futsal Men&s World RankingIran move up in FIFA Futsal Men’s World Ranking

TEHRAN – Iran moved up one place to fifth in the FIFA Futsal Men’s World Ranking released on Friday.

Team Melli, headed by Vahid Shamsaei, have recently competed in an event in Brail.

Brazil remained top in the ranking, followed by Portugal, Spain and Argentina.

Iran’s women’s futsal team also remained unchanged in ninth place in the ranking.

Brazil,

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Isfahan Refinery boosts gasoline production by 2m litersIsfahan Refinery boosts gasoline production by 2m liters

TEHRAN – National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) has increased gasoline production at the Isfahan refinery by two million liters per day, according to the company’s head.

Speaking during a visit to the refinery on April 1, Mohammad Sadegh Azimifar said relentless efforts by refinery workers had enabled the production boost,

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