December 2014
Gmail Service Blocked in China
China has completely blocked access to Google's Gmail service after months of disruptions, attributing the action to its extensive internet filtering system known as the…
Judiciary Deputy Chief States Iran Ranks Among Top Ten Countries in Prison Population, Sees Exponential Growth in Legal Cases
The Iranian Judiciary's Strategic Deputy highlighted that Iran has one of the highest prison populations globally and noted a significant increase in legal cases. This…
Case of Two Saudi Women Drivers Referred to Terrorism Court
Two Saudi women, Maysa Al-Amoudi and Loujain Al-Hathloul, have been referred to a terrorism court for opposing the ban on women driving and expressing their…
Australia: Discovery of Evidence Regarding Potential Terrorist Attack on Government Centers
The Australian Federal Police have arrested two suspects linked to a potential terrorist threat against government facilities following a recent hostage situation in Sydney. Prime…
Man in France Attacks Pedestrians with Car Shouting 'Allahu Akbar'
A man in Dijon, France, attacked pedestrians with a car while shouting 'Allahu Akbar', injuring 11 people. This incident follows another attack in which a…
Obama: The Return of North Korea to the List of State Sponsors of Terrorism is Under Consideration
President Obama announced that the U.S. is considering re-listing North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism following a cyber attack on Sony Pictures. The…
Bodies of Eight Children Found in a House in Australia
Eight children were found dead in a house in Cairns, Australia, alongside a severely injured woman believed to be their mother. The incident has shocked…
An Iranian Asylum Seeker in Australia Requests Not to Be Resuscitated if in a Coma
An Iranian asylum seeker in Australia has been on a hunger strike for over a month and has requested not to be resuscitated if he…
White House Does Not Rule Out Raul Castro's Visit to the U.S.
The White House has not ruled out the possibility of Raul Castro visiting the U.S. following the announcement of normalized relations between the U.S. and…
Members of Boko Haram Kidnap at Least 185 Women and Children in Nigeria
Boko Haram militants kidnapped 185 women and children and killed 35 in northeastern Nigeria, raising concerns about security forces' effectiveness. The attack reflects the ongoing…
Ministry of Science Reiterates: Ahmadinejad's University Lacks Activity License
The Iranian Ministry of Science has reiterated that the International University of Iranians, linked to former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, lacks a legal license to operate.…
Significant Events in US-Cuba Relations After the 1959 Revolution
The US and Cuba announced their readiness to normalize diplomatic relations after decades of hostility, marking a significant shift in their relationship. This decision comes…
Police Chief: Sydney Hostage-Taker Was a Fraudster Who Fled Iran
Mohammad Hassan Manteqi, an Iranian refugee in Australia, was killed during a hostage situation in Sydney. He had fled Iran after committing fraud and had…
Iran: We Informed Australia About the Hostage-Taker's Psychological Conditions
An Iranian refugee, Mohammad Hassan Manteqi, took hostages in a Sydney café and was killed during a police raid. The Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned the…
Hostage Situation at 'Lindt Cafe' in Sydney Ends with Police Assault
A hostage situation at the Lindt Cafe in Sydney ended with a police assault that resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including the hostage-taker,…
License Issued for a Rapper in Iran
Armin Zarei, a rapper known as 2afm, has become the first Persian rapper to receive a license from Iran's Ministry of Culture, amidst ongoing debates…
Australian Government Accused of Human Rights Violations Regarding Refugees
An Australian Senate inquiry has accused the government of human rights violations against refugees on Manus Island, where an Iranian refugee was killed during riots.…
Global Oil Prices Plummet by Five Percent, Approaching $60
Global oil prices have dropped significantly, with Brent crude falling to $63.56, attributed to increased U.S. shale production and reduced demand. Saudi Arabia's oil minister…
Iran Trade Development Organization: Labor Exports Halved
The Iranian government has announced a significant reduction in labor exports, with only $32 million dispatched this year compared to $75 million last year. Minister…
The Artist Who Disappeared Forever
Richey Edwards, a Welsh guitarist and songwriter, was officially declared dead eight years after his mysterious disappearance at the age of 27. He was a…
Deputy Health Minister: 85,000 People in Iran Likely Infected with HIV
Iran's Deputy Health Minister announced that approximately 85,000 people are likely infected with HIV, highlighting a crisis among injecting drug users and women with high-risk…