August 2017
Approximately 40,000 Homes Damaged in Houston by Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey has caused significant flooding in Houston, Texas, damaging approximately 30,000 to 40,000 homes and leading to at least 18 fatalities. The disaster has…
Hundreds of Workers from Hepco and Azar Ab Factories Gather in Arak
Workers from two factories in Arak protested due to unpaid wages and insurance issues. Hundreds participated in separate gatherings, highlighting ongoing labor unrest in the…
A Century Ago in the Land of Lion and Sun; The Character of Iranians
The article discusses the book "Life in the Muslim East" by Pierre Pounafidin, which provides insights into Iranian society and culture a century ago. It…
At Least Two Killed in Clashes Between Houthis and Supporters of Saleh in Yemen's Capital
Clashes in Sana'a between Houthis and supporters of former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh resulted in at least two deaths. The conflict highlights the fragile…
Fire in Southern Tehran on the First Working Day of the New Mayor
A significant fire broke out in two warehouses in southern Tehran on the first working day of newly elected Mayor Mohammad Ali Najafi, causing financial…
Lebanese Army Advances Against Islamic State Positions
The Lebanese Army has expanded its operations against ISIS, reclaiming territory along the eastern border with Syria. The operations resulted in the deaths of 20…
Father and Son Bush Condemn Racial Prejudice and Hatred
Former U.S. Presidents George Bush and George Herbert Walker Bush condemned racial prejudice and hate in a statement responding to Donald Trump's remarks after the…
UN Warns About the Situation of Thousands of Syrian Women and Children at the Jordan Border
The UN has raised alarms about 50,000 Syrian women and children trapped at the Jordan border, facing life-threatening conditions and shortages of supplies. Syrian government…
The Number of Chlorine Gas Poisoning Cases in Dezful Reaches 509
In Dezful, 509 people have been poisoned by chlorine gas, with 500 discharged after treatment and 9 hospitalized. The leak originated from an abandoned warehouse,…
Three Killed in Virginia Violence and Related Events
Violence during a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, resulted in three deaths and 35 injuries, including a woman killed by a car that plowed…
At Least Eleven Dead in Khorasan Razavi Flood; Search for the Missing Continues
Severe flooding in Khorasan Razavi province has led to at least eleven fatalities, with ongoing searches for missing individuals. The Iranian Red Crescent and local…
Locarno Film Festival; 'Piazza Grande' and the Muslim Man Who Became a Woman
The 70th Locarno Film Festival opened in Switzerland, showcasing a mix of classic and contemporary films, including the controversial 'Lola Pater' about a Muslim man…
Air Pollution in Sistan Reaches '5 Times the Permissible Limit'
Air pollution in Sistan has surged to five times the permissible limit due to severe dust storms, affecting visibility and health. 329 residents have sought…