April 2017
Egypt's Request to the U.S. for an 'Active Role' in the Middle East Peace Process
Egyptian President Sisi urged the U.S. to take an active role in reviving peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians, emphasizing the two-state solution as…
Chinese-Linked Hackers Attack U.S. Missile Defense System in South Korea
Chinese hackers attempted to breach a U.S. missile defense organization in South Korea, with evidence suggesting a targeted attack. South Korea's government confirmed a cyber…
International Energy Agency: Significant Decrease in Global Oil Discoveries in 2016
The International Energy Agency reports a significant decline in global oil discoveries in 2016, reaching the lowest level in over 70 years due to reduced…
The Silence of the Creator of 'The Silence of the Lambs'; Jonathan Demme Passes Away
Jonathan Demme, the acclaimed American filmmaker known for 'The Silence of the Lambs' and 'Philadelphia', passed away after a long battle with cancer. His work…
The 'Promise'; Shohreh Aghdashloo and the Armenian Genocide
The film 'The Promise' attempts to narrate the Armenian genocide within a romantic story but lacks innovation and suffers from exaggerated performances. It explores complex…
Arrest of Teacher Involved in Physical Punishment of a Student in Kerman
A teacher in Kerman province was arrested for severely punishing a student with a metal ruler. This incident follows a pattern of reported physical punishment…
Amnesty International Calls for Halt to 'Imminent' Executions of Two Individuals in Iran
Amnesty International has urged Iran to stop the imminent executions of Mehdi Bahlooli and Payman Barandah, who were convicted for crimes committed as minors. This…
Iran's First Ocean-Going Cruise Ship Docked in Qeshm
Iran has launched its first ocean-going cruise ship, the 'Sani', which docked in Qeshm with 211 tourists. This initiative aims to boost tourism between the…
UNICEF Warns of Significant Increase in Use of Children in Boko Haram Suicide Attacks
UNICEF reports a tripling in the use of children for suicide attacks by Boko Haram, with a significant number of victims being girls. This alarming…
Iran's Ministry of Health: Over 12% of Adults in Iran Suffer from 'Depression'
The Iranian Ministry of Health reports that over 12% of adults suffer from depression and more than 14% from anxiety disorders, with the overall prevalence…
Creators of an Iranian series convicted due to a child's suicide
The creators of the Iranian series "Five Kilometers to Heaven" were convicted for the suicide of a child who imitated a character from the show.…
The Pink Star Diamond Breaks Sales Record
The Pink Star diamond was sold for $71.2 million at an auction in Hong Kong, breaking previous sales records for diamonds. The sale involved three…
Flynn Did Not Disclose Some Payments from Russia in Initial Financial Disclosure
Michael Flynn, the former National Security Advisor to Donald Trump, failed to disclose payments from Russian entities in his initial financial disclosure. This raises legal…