September 2015
One Thousand and One Nights as Narrated by Salman Rushdie
Salman Rushdie's latest novel, "Two Years, Eight Months and Twenty-Eight Nights," explores the conflict between religious fanaticism and rationality through a magical realism lens. The…
Taliban Capture Half of Kunduz City in Northern Afghanistan
The Taliban have captured over half of Kunduz city in northern Afghanistan amid ongoing clashes with Afghan security forces. This marks the second attack on…
Formation of a Regional Military Commission Between Israel and Russia
Israel and Russia have agreed to form a regional military coordination commission to monitor military activities in the region, following a meeting between Netanyahu and…
Taliban Women in Jerusalem
The 'Taliban Women,' a group of ultra-Orthodox Jewish women in Jerusalem, have gained attention for their extreme dress and beliefs. This group, which has recently…
Vatican's Strong Support for Nuclear Agreement with Iran
The Vatican has publicly reaffirmed its strong support for the nuclear agreement with Iran ahead of Pope Francis's visit to the U.S. This statement comes…
Muqtada al-Sadr Condemns Kidnapping of Turkish Workers in Baghdad
Muqtada al-Sadr condemned the kidnapping of 18 Turkish workers in Baghdad and expressed willingness to cooperate with the government for their release. The incident highlights…
Widespread Clashes in Jerusalem Following Entry of Several Jewish Extremists into Al-Aqsa
Widespread clashes erupted in Jerusalem after extremist Jews entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque area for Rosh Hashanah prayers, leading to confrontations with Israeli police and Palestinians.…
Al-Qaeda Leader: Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is a Troublemaker and Unworthy of the Caliphate
Ayman al-Zawahiri, the leader of al-Qaeda, criticized Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of ISIS, calling him unworthy of the caliphate and a troublemaker. This criticism…
Ayatollah Sistani Calls for the Release of Kidnapped Turkish Workers in Iraq
Ayatollah Sistani has called for the release of 18 Turkish workers kidnapped by a Shia militia in Baghdad. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in Iraq…
Possible Meeting Between Obama and Netanyahu After a Year and a Half in Mid-November
The White House announced a potential meeting between President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu in early November, marking their first meeting in a year and…
Like a Tree That Looks at Itself in Silence!
Sheida Mohammadi, a California-based poet, discusses her latest poetry collection "Red Whispers," reflecting on her personal experiences and the evolution of her poetic voice. She…
Mr. Bean Turns 25
Rowan Atkinson celebrated the 25th anniversary of 'Mr. Bean' by driving around London in character. The event highlights the enduring popularity of the character and…
Dagan Warns Netanyahu: 'The Problem is Iran, Not America'
Meir Dagan, former head of Mossad, criticized Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for prioritizing conflict with the U.S. over addressing the Iranian nuclear issue. Dagan argues…
The Last Dream of a Woman; From Iran and Afghanistan to London
Rouhangiz Sharifian's latest novel, "The Last Dream," explores the journey of a woman named Arzu who loses her son and flees from Iran to London.…
ISIS Sex Slave: My Price Was Eight Dollars
Jinan, a Yazidi girl who escaped ISIS captivity, published a book detailing her experiences as a sex slave, revealing the horrific conditions and the commodification…
The Last Image of Aylan on the Seashore
Aylan Kurdi, a 3-year-old Syrian boy, drowned while trying to escape the ongoing war in Syria, which has caused immense suffering and displacement. His lifeless…
Kerry: Sanctions Alone Were Not Enough to Confront a Nuclear Iran
John Kerry emphasized that sanctions alone were insufficient to address Iran's nuclear ambitions, stating that the U.S. faced a critical situation when negotiations resumed. The…
Iraj Karimi, Renowned Critic and Director of Cinema, Passed Away
Iraj Karimi, a prominent Iranian film director and critic, passed away due to leukemia after a long career in cinema and criticism. His contributions to…
Dogs Come to Help in Cancer Detection
A dog named Daisy in Britain has been trained to detect early signs of prostate cancer, showing a 90% accuracy rate. This initiative, supported by…
Lebanese Protesters Occupy Ministry of Environment Building
Lebanese protesters occupied the Ministry of Environment building demanding the resignation of Minister Mohammad Mashnouq due to the ongoing garbage crisis in Beirut. The protests,…