The increased risk of cancer in people with diabetes is higher for women than men, a new study finds. Previous research identified the link between diabetes and cancer risk, but this study looked at whether that risk differs between men and women, UPI reported. The takeaway: Among people with diabetes, women have a six percent...Read More

Iranian director and film editor Mastaneh Mohajer has been selected to serve on the panel of jury at the 11th International Arab Film Festival of Oran (FIOFA), scheduled from July 25 to 31 in Algeria. Mohajer participated in a number of international festivals and is the producer of ‘Esrafil’ directed by Ida Panahandeh. The festival...Read More

The head of Iran National Carpet Center (INCC) says that Iranian carpets represent Iranian rich culture, adding that other countries cannot compete with Persian carpets and hand-woven rugs.  “Countries such as China, Nepal, India and Pakistan have made a lot of efforts and investments in hand-made carpets, but Iran is still out of their reach...Read More

 Iran’s Foreign Ministry has appointed Parvin Farshchi as new ambassador of Iran to Finland which is the second female envoy of Islamic Republic in its 40 years history. Farshchi has served as the deputy head of the Iran’s Department of Environment (DOE) for marine affairs for five years. The first female Iranian ambassador is Marzieh...Read More

Zohreh Abdollahkhani — also known as Iran’s ice lady — won the ice climbing bronze medal at the Asian Championship in 2014, which took place in Cheongsong, South Korea. When she did, she became the first Iranian woman to ever win a medal in the sport for Iran at an international competition, and the only...Read More