April 2016
China Denies American Naval Group Entry to Hong Kong
China has denied an American naval group's entry to Hong Kong, citing the current geopolitical climate. The USS John C. Stennis-led group was previously allowed…
Amazon Suspends Accounts of Several Iranian Officials
Amazon has suspended the accounts of several Iranian officials who made purchases totaling nearly $110,000, citing U.S. sanctions that prohibit such economic activities. This action…
A House, A Land 100
The article discusses the significance of the Iranian carpet industry in relation to the environment as it marks its hundredth program. It highlights the historical…
UN: Famine and Hunger in North Korea are Worsening
The UN's FAO has reported a significant decline in food production in North Korea, leading to increased risks of famine and hunger among its population.…
UN's Request to Iran to Halt Executions of Drug Offenders
The UN has urged Iran to stop executing drug offenders while laws regarding such punishments are reconsidered. Iran remains one of the top countries for…
Merkel's Agreement to Prosecute German Comedian at Erdogan's Request
Angela Merkel has agreed to Erdogan's request to prosecute German comedian Jan Böhmermann for a satirical poem mocking him. This decision has sparked controversy and…
UN: Iran Should Halt Executions of Drug Traffickers Until Parliament Decides
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has called on Iran to stop executing drug traffickers until the parliament decides on related laws, citing the…
Release of US State Department Human Rights Report; Kerry: We Oppose All Forms of Torture
John Kerry reaffirmed the US stance against torture during the release of the State Department's annual human rights report, which criticized Iran and other nations…
Global Military Spending: $1.7 Trillion
Global military spending reached $1.7 trillion in 2015, driven by conflicts in the Middle East, particularly against the Islamic State and the Saudi-led coalition in…