October 2015
6% Decrease in Asian Oil Imports from Iran
Iran's oil exports to Asia have decreased by 6% compared to last year, with significant reductions from key customers like China and India. Despite a…
Chinese Navy Commander to American Counterpart: A Small Incident Could Escalate to War
The Chinese Navy commander warned the U.S. that its activities in the South China Sea could lead to war, emphasizing the need for dialogue and…
China Ends Three Decades of One-Child Policy
China has officially ended its one-child policy, allowing couples to have two children. This change is aimed at addressing population imbalances and the aging demographic.…
The Death Toll from the Earthquake in Afghanistan and Pakistan Reaches 313
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.5 struck Afghanistan and Pakistan, resulting in a rising death toll of 313, with significant destruction reported. The Taliban have offered…
The 120,000-Year-Old Footprints of Homo Sapiens in China
Scientists have discovered 47 fossils of early human teeth in southern China, dating back 80,000 to 120,000 years, indicating that early human migration from Africa…
50 Lashes Punishment for Zia Arabshahi
Zia Arabshahi, a former Iranian football player, has been sentenced to 50 lashes due to a complaint from Afshin Peyrovani, which Peyrovani denies, claiming he…
Russia's $5 Billion Credit Line for Relations with Iran
Iran and Russia have agreed on a $5 billion credit line to enhance their economic relations, with discussions focusing on energy projects and increasing bilateral…
China's Economic Growth at Lowest Point Since Financial Crisis
China's economic growth has reached its lowest point since the financial crisis, with a 6.9% increase in GDP for the third quarter, raising concerns about…
Pepsi to Manufacture Mobile Phones for Chinese Consumers
Pepsi announced it will launch a mobile phone line in China, named P1, featuring Android technology. This move marks Pepsi's continued expansion into non-food products,…
The 2015 Nobel Prize in Literature Awarded to a Female Writer from Belarus
Svetlana Alexievich, a Belarusian writer and journalist, was awarded the 2015 Nobel Prize in Literature for her works that reflect the voices of suffering and…
Espionage by 'Probably Iranian' Hackers on LinkedIn
A group of hackers, likely from Iran, has been using fake LinkedIn profiles to spy on international targets, including in the U.S. They have successfully…
The 2015 Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded to Scientists from Sweden, Turkey, and the USA
The 2015 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Tomas Lindahl, Aziz Sancar, and Paul Modrich for their groundbreaking research on DNA repair systems. Their…
Interview with Ali Nehri, Physicist, on the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics
The 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Takaaki Kajita and Arthur McDonald for their discovery that neutrinos have mass, which has significant implications…
IMF Revises Global Economic Growth Forecast
The IMF has revised its global economic growth forecast down to 3.1% for this year, citing slowdowns in emerging economies and ongoing recessions in major…
Iran's Oil Sales Decrease to 830,000 Barrels Per Day
Iran's oil exports have fallen to 830,000 barrels per day, marking a 14% decrease from September and the lowest level since March. Major customers like…
2015 Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded to Three Scientists from China, Japan, and the USA
The 2015 Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to Youyou Tu, William Campbell, and Satoshi Ōmura for their groundbreaking research on malaria and parasitic diseases.…