February 2017
"Clean Government" and "Oil Violations"
The Rouhani government is addressing oil violations from Ahmadinejad's administration in the upcoming budget bill as the presidential election approaches. Hamid Reza Baqaei, a key…
Return to Nokia Style
Nokia has returned to the mobile market with several new budget-friendly phones, including the nostalgic Nokia 3310, which aims to attract users looking for affordable…
Car Attack on Pedestrians in Heidelberg; Police Stop Attacker with Gunfire
A car attack in Heidelberg, Germany, injured three pedestrians and resulted in the death of a 73-year-old man. The 35-year-old German attacker was shot by…
Muslims, Terrorism, and Islamophobia
The article discusses the complex relationship between Islam, Muslims, and terrorism, highlighting differing views on the role of Muslims in terrorism and the phenomenon of…
Health Ministry Official: 13 Million Couples are Losing Their 'Fertility Age'
The Iranian Health Ministry has raised concerns about 13 million couples losing their fertility age, emphasizing the need to increase life expectancy among men. This…
Iran: A Long Way to Go for a Free Economy
The Heritage Foundation's annual report has ranked Iran 155th in economic freedom, improving from 171st last year. Despite this improvement, Iran remains near the bottom…
Concerns Raised by Head of AIDS Research Center About HIV Transmission Status in Iran
Dr. Minou Mohraz, head of Iran's AIDS Research Center, warns that the country is approaching a critical phase of HIV transmission, with the potential for…
Issuance of Two New Immigration Orders; Intensification of Illegal Immigrant Deportations from the U.S.
The U.S. has issued two new immigration orders that intensify the deportation of illegal immigrants, affecting around 11 million individuals. This marks a shift from…
February 21: International Mother Language Day
UNESCO has designated February 21 as International Mother Language Day to promote linguistic and cultural diversity. The day commemorates the protests in 1952 by Bengali…
Determination of Khuzestan Representatives to Question the President and Impeach the Minister of Energy
Khuzestan representatives are pushing to question the President and impeach the Minister of Energy due to dissatisfaction with the government's handling of environmental issues, particularly…
Car Bomb Explosion in Baghdad Leaves at Least 48 Dead
A car bomb in Baghdad killed at least 48 people, with ISIS claiming responsibility and targeting Shiites. This incident follows another bombing just days earlier,…
Iran Allows Women to Attend Kish Beach Volleyball Competitions After Threat from FIVB
Iran has allowed women to attend the Kish Beach Volleyball World Tour after a warning from the FIVB threatened to suspend the event due to…
Half-brother of North Korean leader killed in Malaysia
Kim Jong Nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, was reportedly killed in Malaysia. His death is shrouded in mystery, with…
Head of Iran Chamber of Commerce: Half of Non-Oil Export Statistics Are Oil Derivatives
The head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce highlighted that over half of Iran's non-oil exports are reliant on oil and gas derivatives, indicating a…
Pentagon: One of ISIS's Commanders Targeted Near Mosul
The Pentagon confirmed that Rashid Qasim, a senior ISIS commander with ties to France, was targeted in a drone strike near Mosul. French security sources…
Donald Trump: Israel Must Be 'Reasonable' in the Peace Process
Donald Trump has called for Israel to adopt a more reasonable approach to the peace process, expressing concerns over settlement expansion in Palestinian territories. This…
Warning from an Official: No Information Exists on 256 Towers in Tehran
Peyrooz Hanachi warns that 256 towers in Tehran lack safety information, posing a significant risk of disaster similar to the Plasco building collapse. This situation…
Abbas: New Law on Israeli Settlements is an Attack on Palestinians
Mahmoud Abbas condemned a new Israeli law that legalizes settlements on Palestinian land, calling it an attack on Palestinians. The law has sparked international criticism…
Half a Million Demonstrations in Romania; Government to Release New Criminal Law
Romania is experiencing massive protests against new criminal laws proposed by the ruling Social Democratic Party, with over half a million people demonstrating. The government…
Turkish Police Arrest 450 Suspected of Ties to ISIS
Turkish police conducted a major anti-terror operation, arresting over 450 individuals suspected of ties to ISIS, following a deadly nightclub attack in Istanbul. The majority…
Two Prime Ministers at Shahrzad Aghdashloo's Women's Gathering
Shahrzad Aghdashloo hosted a gathering featuring influential women, including poets Forough Farrokhzad and Parvin E'tesami, and political leaders Indira Gandhi and Margaret Thatcher. The event…
The Quran: The Word of God or the Word of Muhammad?
Hassan Yousefi Eshkevari and Soroush Dabbagh engage in a debate about whether the Quran is the divine word of God or a prophetic text from…
U.S. Defense Department Says Civilians 'Probably' Killed in Recent Yemen Attack
The U.S. Defense Department acknowledged the possibility of civilian casualties, including women and children, in a recent military operation against Al-Qaeda in Yemen. This attack,…
Largest Anti-Government Protests in Romania Since the Fall of Communism
Romania is experiencing its largest anti-government protests since the fall of communism, with hundreds of thousands protesting against a new law proposed by the ruling…
Arian Tahi, Iranian-Born Grandmaster of Chess in Norway
Arian Tahi, a 17-year-old Iranian-born chess grandmaster in Norway, is being hailed as a potential future world champion. He has a strong international rating and…