September 2015
The Mina Incident from the Perspective of a Crowd Scientist
The article discusses the Mina incident during the Hajj pilgrimage, where overcrowding led to hundreds of deaths. Stephen Reicher, a crowd scientist, explains that the…
How the Sasanian Empire Was Defeated by Newly Muslim Arabs
The article discusses the factors leading to the defeat of the Sasanian Empire by newly Muslim Arabs, examining both external influences and internal weaknesses. Historians…
The Wandering of Refugees and Migrants Between Croatia, Hungary, and Austria
Refugees and migrants are stuck between Croatia, Hungary, and Austria as Hungary refuses entry from Serbia. Croatia has started transferring migrants back to Hungary, leading…
Republican Senators' Renewed Failure to Vote on Iran Agreement
Republican senators have failed again to secure a vote on the Iran nuclear agreement, as Democratic senators successfully blocked the motion. This ongoing political struggle…
Hungary Blocks Main Route for Refugees into the European Union
Hungary has blocked the main route for refugees entering the EU, enforcing new laws that automatically return asylum seekers at the Serbian border. Prime Minister…
42% Decrease in Building Permit Issuance in Iran in 2014
In 2014, Iran saw a significant decline in building permits issued, with a 41.7% drop compared to the previous year, indicating a continued recession in…
The Beginning of the Post-Dryness Era
The Hoor al-Azim wetland in Iran faces severe drying due to past oil exploitation and current environmental mismanagement, with a 50% reduction in surface runoff…
Grand Military Parade of China on the Anniversary of the End of World War II
China held a significant military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II, highlighting its military capabilities amid rising tensions…