May 2016
Deteriorating Humanitarian Situation in Fallujah and Severe Shortages of Water and Food
The humanitarian crisis in Fallujah is worsening due to intensified attacks by Iraqi forces against ISIS, trapping nearly fifty thousand civilians without access to basic…
Emergence of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in the U.S.
A woman in Pennsylvania has been infected with an antibiotic-resistant strain of E. coli, marking the first reported case in the U.S. Health officials are…
Bojnourd Shook 14 Times
A significant earthquake measuring 4.8 struck Bojnourd, Iran, followed by 13 aftershocks, causing structural cracks but no reported casualties. Local authorities are assessing damage and…
Reactions to the Beating of an Iranian Girl in Cage Fighting Competitions
A teenage Iranian girl was severely beaten in a cage fighting competition in Armenia, leading to outrage on social media and responses from Iranian sports…
Iran's Interior Ministry Addresses the Issue of 'White Marriage'
The Iranian Interior Ministry has formed a committee to address the growing issue of 'white marriage,' which involves cohabitation without formal marriage. This trend is…
Two Awards at Cannes Festival for Shahab Hosseini and Asghar Farhadi
Iranian filmmakers Asghar Farhadi and Shahab Hosseini won major awards at the 69th Cannes Film Festival, with Farhadi receiving the Best Screenplay award for 'The…
How Much Do We Know About Genetically Modified Products?
The article discusses the implications of genetically modified (GM) products in Iran, highlighting both the potential benefits and serious health and environmental concerns. Dr. Khadijeh…
Syrian Observatory for Human Rights: 60,000 People Killed in State Prisons
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights claims that 60,000 individuals have died in Syrian state prisons due to torture and poor conditions since 2011. This…
EgyptAir: Found Parts Do Not Belong to Flight 804
EgyptAir's deputy director has confirmed that parts found in the Mediterranean do not belong to the missing flight MS 804, which disappeared with 66 people…
Hashemi: I Do Not Intend to Run for the Presidency of the Assembly of Experts
Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani announced he does not plan to run for the presidency of the Assembly of Experts, emphasizing the importance of his presence rather…
Letter from Christopher Columbus from 1493 Returned to Italy
The U.S. has returned a stolen letter from Christopher Columbus to Italy, which had been missing for decades. The letter, detailing Columbus's observations of the…
April 2016 Breaks Heat Record
April 2016 has been recorded as the hottest April in history, marking the seventh consecutive month of unprecedented heat. Thousands have died due to extreme…
Discovery of Hundreds of Exoplanets Outside the Solar System
Astronomers have discovered 1,284 new exoplanets, with 9 potentially habitable, increasing the total to 3,264. This discovery, made by NASA's Kepler Space Telescope, suggests there…
Women's Experiences in a Shakespearean Play
Azadeh Mohammadi, an Iranian director and actress, stages Shakespeare's 'Troilus and Cressida' in Prague, exploring themes of gender and societal power dynamics. She reflects on…
Netanyahu Requests Help from Foreign Ambassadors to Meet Mahmoud Abbas
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has called on foreign ambassadors to facilitate a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, expressing readiness to meet today. This comes…
Contradictory Statements About Teacher's 'Order' to 'Beat' a Student
A student named Ali was reportedly beaten by classmates on a teacher's orders, leading to conflicting statements from school officials. The teacher denies the allegations,…
Victory of Saad Hariri's Supported List in Beirut Municipal Elections
Saad Hariri's supported list won the Beirut municipal elections, overcoming challenges from independent movements amid low voter turnout of 20%. The political climate in Lebanon…
Salehi: The Agency Should Only Comment Based on the JCPOA, Not Some Interpretations
Ali Akbar Salehi met with IAEA Director Yukiya Amano to discuss the implementation of the JCPOA. Salehi emphasized that the Agency should base its comments…
Human Rights Watch: Provide a Timeline for Closing the Manus Camp
Human Rights Watch is calling on Papua New Guinea to provide a timeline for closing the Manus Island refugee camp following a Supreme Court ruling…