00:14Hello and welcome to Lighthouse, your brief update on the latest stories and developments.
00:21Iranian students gained international recognition at the 48th WorldSkills competition in Shanghai,
00:27China. A team of 22 competed alongside around 1,400 young professionals from 70 countries and regions
00:36across 64 fields. Iranian participants won seven medals for excellence in areas including mobile
00:43app development, cybersecurity, cloud computing, graphic design, web technologies, and mechanical
00:49engineering. Held every two years, the competition highlights young professionals' technical and
00:55practical skills. Across Iran, 64th Street Theater productions from 26 provinces were staged as part
01:04of the Narration of the Peak Program. Running from September 22nd to October 1st, the performances
01:10coincide with Sacred Defense Week and the 20th International Resistance Theater Festival. The
01:16plays explore themes of sacrifice, resistance, and memories of the Iran-Arab war, bringing theater
01:22closer to audiences in public spaces. Iran's historic caravansarais highlight the country's long history
01:31of travel, trade, and cultural exchange. In 2023, UNESCO added the Persian Caravansarai to its World Heritage
01:40List, covering 54 historic sites. These roadside inns once provided travelers with shelter, food, water,
01:47water, and security while serving gas centers for trade and exchange of ideas. Today, they offer visitors
01:55a glimpse into Iran's architecture and historic roots. The South Park Gas Complex says it is ready for
02:03stable gas processing during the coming winter. Its CEO said overhaul operations have been completed at all
02:1112 refineries with six undergoing scheduled maintenance this year. The work focused on improving equipment
02:18reliability and readiness for higher winter demand. A literary gathering in Tehran brought together
02:26authors to discuss seven books about Lebanon, resistance, and personal experiences in the region. The
02:33fourth Takedab event was held at the Art Bureau where writers discussed their books, research, and experiences.
02:40The event coincided with the anniversary of the martyrdom of Hezbollah leader Syed Hassan Nasrullah and
02:47explored different literary perspectives on Lebanon and resistance. Iranian and Iraqi officials have
02:54discussed expanding cooperation in science, research, and technology. The two sides agreed to pursue joint
03:01research and postgraduate projects addressing shared challenges in areas such as agriculture, industry, and
03:08education. They also discussed cooperation through the upcoming Iran-Iraq Science Week.
03:14That wraps up today's Lighthouse. Thank you for watching and we'll be back with more stories soon.
