December 2015
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison
Ehud Olmert, former Prime Minister of Israel, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for bribery related to a construction permit. This ruling may…
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…
Reporters Without Borders: 110 Journalists Killed in 2015
In 2015, Reporters Without Borders reported that 110 journalists were killed globally, with a significant number targeted for their work. The organization criticized governments for…
Details of the Violation of Mohammad Ali Taheri's Death Sentence
The Supreme Court of Iran has annulled the death sentence of Mohammad Ali Taheri, a prominent figure in alternative medicine, based on legal arguments regarding…
France: Plot for a Terrorist Attack Foiled
French security forces foiled a planned terrorist attack on military officials in Orleans, arresting two suspects linked to a jihadist in Syria. This incident highlights…
Trial of Six Individuals in the UAE for Assisting Yemen's Houthis
The UAE is prosecuting six individuals for allegedly aiding the Houthi movement in Yemen, marking the first such trial in the country. This development highlights…
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…
Tuition Fees of Eight Million Tomans at Some Private Schools in Iran
The Iranian Deputy Minister of Education announced that tuition fees at some private schools have reached eight million tomans, with some schools charging up to…
FIFA Bans Blatter and Platini from Football Activities for Eight Years
FIFA's Ethics Committee has banned Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini from football activities for eight years due to violations of FIFA's rules regarding personal interests…
Arrest of a Poet on Charges of Insulting Sacred Beliefs
Security forces arrested poet Mohammad Reza Haj Rostam Baglou in Tehran on charges of insulting sacred beliefs and spreading falsehoods. His mother, Maryam Soltani, spoke…
Arrest of Two Syrian Nationals in Switzerland on Charges of Manufacturing Explosives
Two Syrian nationals were arrested in Switzerland for allegedly manufacturing and transporting explosives and toxic gases. Their arrest comes amid heightened terrorist threats in Geneva,…
Imprisonment Awaiting Misconduct Staff at 'Ashrafi Isfahani' Hospital
A doctor and a nurse at the Ashrafi Isfahani hospital in Khomeini Shahr face imprisonment for failing to perform their duties, leading to the injury…
500,000 People Demand the Release of Jason Rezaian
Ali Rezaian, brother of imprisoned journalist Jason Rezaian, delivered a petition with over 500,000 signatures to the Iranian UN mission demanding his brother's release. Jason…
IRGC Arrests Journalists on Charges of 'Membership in Infiltration Networks', Prompting Reaction from Iranian President
The IRGC has detained several journalists accused of being part of infiltration networks, which has drawn a response from the Iranian President. This raises questions…
The Difference Between Pistorius and Karim Benzema and the Iranian Olympic Champion
An Iranian Olympic medalist has been sentenced to one year of exile and 100 lashes for non-violent adultery after being accused of assaulting a woman.…
Increased Efforts at the United Nations for the Release of Jason Rezaian
Jason Rezaian, a Washington Post journalist, has been imprisoned in Iran for 500 days without formal charges. Advocates are increasing efforts at the UN to…