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The World Congress on Kinesiology and Sport Science (WCKSS) will be held in Jeju Island, South Korea, from October 25-27, 2025, organized by Iran’s Sport Science Research Institute (SSRI) and the Asian Society of Kinesiology. The congress aims to facilitate global knowledge exchange in kinesiology and sport science, covering topics such as sport management, exercise psychology, biomechanics, sports medicine, and nutrition. It will feature a traditional scientific conference and a visionary forum to discuss various dimensions of the field. The event also includes the 9th Annual Meeting of the Asian Society of Kinesiology and aims to establish a unified academic nomenclature.
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A national child care nutrition program in Iran has achieved a 42% reduction in malnutrition rates among children under five. Deputy Health Minister Alireza Raeisi highlighted the importance of monitoring nutritional status using anthropometric indicators. Current rates of underweight, wasting, and stunting are low, at 4.3% each for underweight and wasting, and 4.8% for stunting. The program, launched in fall 2023, has increased funding significantly and expanded its reach from 134,000 to 200,000 children. Despite these improvements, global malnutrition trends indicate that more efforts are needed to meet international targets, emphasizing the importance of ongoing data collection and interventions.
A report from Tehran reveals a troubling decline in purchasing power and rising food insecurity, forcing residents to alter their diets significantly. A survey by Ham-Mihan indicates that families are drastically reducing purchases of meat, dairy, and legumes, leading to empty butcher shops. With beef prices soaring to 900,000 tomans per kilo, many now opt for cheaper cuts or smaller quantities. Basic staples like eggs and legumes have also become unaffordable, pushing consumers towards low-quality substitutes. This crisis highlights the urgent need for solutions to restore economic stability and ensure access to basic nutrition for all Iranians.
The deadline for submitting articles to the 16th Farabi International Award (FIA) has been extended to May 21. Recognized as a premier accolade for humanities and Islamic studies, the FIA is organized by the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology in partnership with UNESCO. It invites submissions of innovative works completed from 2021 to 2023 across various fields, including ethics, history, law, and more. Awards are given for books, research reports, dissertations, and articles, recognizing both young and adult researchers. The FIA aims to identify talent, honor exceptional contributions, and promote academic collaboration in Islamic scholarship.
Turkmenistan’s internal affairs minister, Muhammet Hydyrow, has announced a commitment to strengthen cooperation with Iran’s anti-narcotics police to combat drug trafficking, a major threat to both nations. During a meeting with Iran’s anti-narcotics police chief, Iraj Kakavand, they discussed collaboration in intelligence sharing, annual consultations, expertise exchange, and joint research initiatives. Iran, positioned near Afghanistan, has made notable progress in tackling drug trafficking, as evidenced by significant seizures of methamphetamine. This partnership aims to enhance regional security and stability, setting a positive example for collective efforts against the drug crisis in West Asia.