December 2015
Erdogan: The Request for Autonomy by Turkish Kurds is 'Treason'
Turkish President Erdogan condemned the call for autonomy by Kurdish leader Selahattin Demirtaş as treason, escalating tensions in Kurdish regions of Turkey. Legal actions against…
The World's Smallest Thermal Sensor That Does Not Require Charging
Researchers at Eindhoven University have created the world's smallest thermal sensor that charges via radio waves, eliminating the need for batteries. This innovation could significantly…
International Monetary Fund: Next Year Will Be 'Brighter' for Iran's Economy
The IMF predicts that Iran's economy will improve in the next solar year, with growth rates potentially reaching 4-5.5% due to the lifting of sanctions…
The World's Most Expensive House Sold for $301 Million
The world's most expensive house, the Palace of Louis XIV, has been sold for $301 million in the suburbs of Paris to an anonymous buyer…
Iran Summons Nigerian Chargé d'Affaires in Response to Zaria Incidents
Iran summoned the Nigerian chargé d'affaires following a deadly attack by the Nigerian army on Shia Muslims in Zaria, which resulted in multiple casualties and…
Turkey Withdraws Some Troops from Base in Northern Iraq
Turkey has begun withdrawing some of its troops from a base in northern Iraq following Iraq's demand for an immediate exit. This move comes amidst…
Moscow and Baghdad Consult on Turkish Forces Presence in Northern Iraq
Thousands of Iraqis protested against Turkish military presence near Mosul, while Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari discussed the issue with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.…
Iranian Poet in Israel; 'I am Gay, and Iranian...'
Payam Fili, a young Iranian gay poet, has been granted permission to enter Israel, where he will hold a poetry reading and participate in a…
First Set of Clearest Images of Pluto's Surface
NASA's New Horizons spacecraft has sent back the first set of the clearest images of Pluto's surface, showcasing details that were previously unseen. This mission,…
Iranian Women Seek Relationships with the Opposite Sex More Than Men on Social Media
A recent survey shows that Iranian women are more likely than men to seek relationships with the opposite sex on social media, driven by loneliness…
Iraq Criticizes Tehran Over 'Illegal Influx' of Iranian Pilgrims
The Iraqi Ministry of Interior has criticized Iran for the illegal entry of tens of thousands of Iranian pilgrims without visas, leading to clashes at…