January 2016
Ministry of Interior: 15 Million Judicial Cases Opened Last Year
Morteza Mirbagheri, Iran's Deputy Minister of Interior, revealed that 15 million judicial cases were opened last year, indicating a failure in societal dialogue and resolution.…
An Unpleasant Fight That Ended the Friendship of a Tiger and a Goat
The unusual friendship between Amur the tiger and Timur the goat ended after Timur began bullying Amur. Despite their initial bond, Amur's patience wore thin,…
Pakistan: We Will Continue Efforts to Reduce Tensions Between Tehran and Riyadh
Pakistan is actively mediating to reduce tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia, despite recent rejections from Saudi officials. This situation is critical as it follows…
Saeed Abedini: I Was Tortured in Prison
Saeed Abedini, an Iranian-American pastor, claims he was tortured in Evin Prison for refusing to sign false confessions. He was recently released as part of…
Cold Weather in East Asia Leaves at Least 65 Victims
Unprecedented cold weather in East Asia has resulted in at least 65 deaths and significant transportation disruptions across Taiwan, China, Japan, and South Korea. The…
Efforts of Reformists to Remain in the Electoral Scene
Reformist groups in Iran are pushing back against the Guardian Council's disqualifications of candidates for the parliamentary elections, insisting they will participate in the elections…
Snow and Blizzard Disrupt Activities in Washington and New York
Severe snow and blizzards have disrupted activities in Washington and New York, leading to travel bans and power outages. At least 17 fatalities have been…
An Iranian has escaped from a state prison in the USA
An Iranian man, Hossein Niyari, who was extradited to the USA for serious crimes including torture, has escaped from a California prison along with two…
Kremlin: Putin Did Not Ask Assad to Step Down
The Kremlin denied reports that Putin asked Assad to resign, despite Western intelligence sources claiming otherwise. This denial highlights the ongoing support Russia provides to…
Death of 'at least 20 people' in attack on university in Pakistan
A deadly attack on Bacha Khan University in Pakistan has resulted in at least 20 fatalities and numerous injuries, with reports suggesting involvement from the…
The $1.6 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot in the U.S. Goes to Three Winners
Three winners have shared a record $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot in the U.S., with tickets purchased in Tennessee, Florida, and California. The event has captivated…
ISIS Claims Responsibility for Explosions in Iraq
ISIS has claimed responsibility for multiple explosions in Iraq that resulted in at least 45 deaths and numerous injuries. The attacks occurred as the Iraqi…
Five Iranian Refugees Among Suspects in New Year's Eve Incidents in Cologne
German police have arrested 18 suspects, including five Iranian refugees, in connection with New Year's Eve incidents in Cologne where women were attacked. This has…
Syrian Government Agrees to Aid Cities at Risk of Mass Death
The Syrian government has agreed to provide humanitarian aid to cities suffering from severe food shortages due to military sieges. This decision comes as the…
Bomb Explosion in Libya Kills at Least 60 Police Officers
A bomb explosion in Zliten, Libya, killed at least 60 police officers and injured 200 others. The Islamic State group is suspected of being behind…
Discovery of a Strange Galaxy with Two Black Holes, One of Which is Empty
Julie Comberford, an astronomer from the University of Colorado, has discovered a unique galaxy with two black holes, one of which is empty. This discovery…
Obama Announces New Gun Ownership Regulations in the U.S.
President Obama announced new gun ownership regulations aimed at reducing gun violence, asserting that they do not violate the Second Amendment. The National Rifle Association…
Execution of Sheikh Nimr, Prominent Shia Cleric in Saudi Arabia, Warnings from the IRGC and Iranian Officials to Riyadh, Attack on the Saudi Embassy in Tehran; Where Do You Think Iran-Saudi Relations Are Heading?
The execution of Sheikh Nimr has escalated tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia, prompting warnings from Iranian officials and an attack on the Saudi embassy…
Armed Attack on Indian Air Force Base at Pakistan Border
An armed attack on an Indian Air Force base in Punjab near the Pakistan border resulted in the deaths of at least two attackers and…
Shooting at a bar in Tel Aviv leaves at least two dead
A shooting incident in a Tel Aviv bar resulted in at least two deaths and multiple injuries, prompting a police investigation to locate the assailant.…