October 2015
Alireza Naderi: The Collapse of the City Theater Reflects Our Cultural Issues
The main stage of the City Theater in Iran collapsed during a set installation, raising concerns about the theater's maintenance and the government's role in…
Navid Negahban: I Oppose Politicizing 'Baba Joon'
Navid Negahban, an Iranian actor, expresses his opposition to politicizing his film 'Baba Joon', which portrays the lives of Iranian Jews in Israel. He emphasizes…
Possible Outbreak of Peste des Petits Ruminants in Qazvin Province
The Environmental Protection Organization in Iran has reported potential cases of Peste des Petits Ruminants in Qazvin Province after discovering carcasses of wild goats. This…
New Statistics in Iran: Decrease in Marriage and Increase in 'Single-Person Families'
New statistics reveal a significant decline in marriage rates in Iran, with a 6.5% decrease in 2015 compared to the previous year, while single-person families…
85 Percent of Iran's Water Resources Have Been Used
Iran's Environmental Protection Organization has reported that 85% of the country's water resources are depleted due to excessive use. Officials warn that if current trends…
The Area of Forests in Northern Iran Has 'Halved' Over Half a Century
The Iranian Department of the Environment reports a significant decline in forest areas in northern Iran, with forests halving in size over the past fifty…
Amnesty International: The Virginity Test on Atena Farghadani is a Form of Torture
Atena Farghadani, an imprisoned Iranian painter, has been subjected to forced virginity tests, which Amnesty International condemns as torture and a violation of women's rights.…
Three Killed in Violence in Iraqi Kurdistan Region
Protests in the Iraqi Kurdistan region have escalated into violence, resulting in at least five deaths. The unrest, driven by economic grievances, has turned partisan…
Animals That Have Taken Refuge from Humans in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone
Research shows that animal populations in the Chernobyl exclusion zone have significantly increased since humans left the area following the nuclear disaster. This resurgence highlights…
Makhmalbaf at the Haifa Festival
Mohsen Makhmalbaf, the prominent Iranian filmmaker, attended the Haifa Film Festival as the head of the jury, where he was warmly received by Israeli media…
The Extinction of Dinosaurs Due to Two Simultaneous Disasters
New research suggests that the extinction of dinosaurs was caused by the simultaneous impact of a massive asteroid and extensive volcanic eruptions in India. This…
American General: Airstrike on Kunduz Was at the Request of Afghan Forces
An airstrike in Kunduz, Afghanistan, requested by Afghan forces to combat Taliban attacks, resulted in civilian casualties and has been labeled a 'war crime' by…
International Monetary Fund Reports Potential Negative Growth and Rising Inflation in Iran
The IMF's latest report highlights the potential for negative growth and rising inflation in Iran, emphasizing the need for economic reforms to capitalize on the…
Afghanistan Government: We Have Retaken Kunduz from the Taliban
The Afghan government has announced that its forces have retaken Kunduz from the Taliban after intense fighting. This marks a significant military victory for the…