January 2015
Around the World Journey with Solar-Powered Aircraft
The Solar Impulse team is preparing for a groundbreaking round-the-world journey using a solar-powered aircraft, which, if successful, will mark a historic first. The journey…
Iran and US Foreign Ministers Meet in Paris
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and US Secretary of State John Kerry met in Paris to discuss the ongoing nuclear negotiations. This meeting comes…
The World Bank is Not Optimistic About Iran's Economic Outlook
The World Bank's report indicates a bleak economic outlook for Iran, forecasting growth rates significantly lower than global averages due to international sanctions and dependency…
Cyber Caliphate Hacks U.S. Central Command's Twitter and YouTube Accounts
A group of hackers linked to ISIS successfully hacked the social media accounts of the U.S. Central Command, leading to the suspension of its Twitter…
Rezaei: Iran's Oil Revenues Decreased by $100 Billion in the Last Three Years
Mohsen Rezaei announced that Iran's oil revenues have decreased by $100 billion over the past three years due to sanctions and falling oil prices. He…
Four Corners: From Russia's Armored Taxi to India's 600 Million Toilet Problem
A Soviet-era armored vehicle has been approved to operate as a taxi in St. Petersburg, Russia, while India's Prime Minister Modi is launching a national…
Dozens Killed and Injured in New Year's Celebration in Shanghai
A crowd surge during New Year's celebrations in Shanghai resulted in at least 35 deaths and 42 injuries, triggered by someone throwing fake dollar bills…