April 2016
Rising Heat Wave in India Leaves 300 Dead
India is facing a severe heat wave that has resulted in over 300 deaths, prompting officials to ban cooking in drought-affected areas to prevent fires.…
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…
Controversies Surrounding a Canceled Concert: 'Why Did You Leave?'
The concert 'Why Did You Leave?' featuring Homayoun Shajarian was canceled in Hamburg due to a dispute between the organizer and the music group, despite…
The Population of Prisoners in Iran Reaches 'Over 200,000'
The Vice President of the Judicial and Legal Commission in Iran announced that the number of prisoners has surpassed 200,000, highlighting the social issues faced…
Alan Ir: We Are Not Preventing Legal Trade with Iran and Authorized Transactions Under the JCPOA
Alan Ir, the U.S. State Department spokesperson, affirmed that the U.S. is not obstructing Iran's legal trade or access to assets freed under the JCPOA,…
Trial of Narges Mohammadi in 'Closed Court'
Narges Mohammadi, a civil rights activist, is facing trial in a closed court despite her deteriorating health and partial completion of her sentence. Amnesty International…
The Adventures of Steve Jobs in the Soviet Union
In 1985, Steve Jobs visited the Soviet Union, where he met with Apple representatives and discussed plans for a computer factory, which raised concerns about…
Protest Gathering of Retirees in Front of Parliament
Over 500 retirees from the steel industry protested in front of the Iranian Parliament over unpaid pension arrears. They demand government attention to their issues,…
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…
Saudi Arabia: Sharia Police No Longer Allowed to Arrest Individuals
The Saudi government has restricted the powers of the Sharia police, prohibiting them from making arrests and requiring them to treat citizens more kindly. This…
Director General of Veterinary Medicine in Lorestan: 'Stoning' of the Persian Gazelle is 'a lie'
The Director General of Veterinary Medicine in Lorestan denied reports of an Iranian yellow deer being stoned, attributing its death to stress caused by crowding…
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…
CIA: We Will Not Use Torture Even on Orders from the Next President
John Brennan, the CIA director, declared that the agency will not use torture techniques, including waterboarding, even if ordered by the next U.S. president. This…
Germany: The Number of Asylum Applications Reviewed Has Doubled in the Past Three Months
Germany has seen a significant increase in asylum applications, with 180,000 reviewed in the first quarter of 2023, more than double last year's figures. The…
Two-Week Deadline for Thousands of Stranded Migrants in Piraeus Port
Greece has issued a two-week ultimatum to thousands of migrants in Piraeus, urging them to move to government camps or face expulsion. This move aligns…
Seven Signs of Diabetes
The article discusses the increasing stress levels among today's youth and how it relates to the rising cases of type 2 diabetes. It outlines seven…
Air France's Female Flight Attendants Exempted from Iran Flights
Air France has allowed female flight attendants to opt out of flights to Iran to avoid wearing a headscarf. This decision comes after concerns from…
12 Azerbaijani Soldiers Killed in Clashes with Armenian Forces
Twelve Azerbaijani soldiers were killed in recent clashes with Armenian forces in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, marking the most severe fighting since 1994. Both sides report…