June 2015
UNCTAD: Decline in Foreign Investments in Iran
The 2015 UNCTAD report reveals a significant decline in foreign investments in Iran, dropping from $4.662 billion in 2012 to $2.105 billion in 2014. This…
The U.S. Announced the Possibility of Extending the Deadline for Nuclear Negotiations with Iran
The U.S. has indicated that while the July 1 deadline for nuclear negotiations with Iran is still in effect, it may be extended if necessary.…
Chinese Woman Saves 100 Dogs from Being Eaten at Annual Festival
A 65-year-old Chinese woman named Yang Shaiyun saved 100 dogs from being slaughtered at the Yulin dog meat festival by paying 1,100 dollars. The festival…
Russia's Nuclear Posturing
Russia plans to add over forty intercontinental ballistic missiles to its nuclear arsenal, prompting NATO and the U.S. to express concerns about this move. Military…
MERS Outbreak Forces South Korea to Lower Interest Rates
The MERS outbreak in South Korea has led the central bank to lower interest rates to stimulate the economy amid declining demand. The outbreak has…
Increase in MERS Victims in South Korea
South Korea is experiencing a severe outbreak of MERS, with the death toll rising to seven and total infections reaching 95. The government faces criticism…
Only 14 out of 456 Passengers Rescued from Sunken Chinese Ship
A Chinese passenger ship sank in the Yangtze River, resulting in only 14 survivors out of 456 passengers. The rescue operation has shifted to body…
Chinese Ship with 458 Passengers Sinks
A Chinese passenger ship sank in the Yangtze River during a storm, with 458 people on board, mostly elderly. Eight have been rescued, and rescue…