December 2016
Lebanon's Parliament Grants Confidence to Saad Hariri's Cabinet
Lebanon's parliament has granted a vote of confidence to Saad Hariri's new cabinet after a prolonged political crisis. Hariri, who is opposed to Syria and…
Iran's Judiciary Claims to Have 'Dismantled' a 'Tattoo Gang'
Iran's judiciary has dismantled a gang involved in tattooing symbols deemed immoral and has arrested its members. This crackdown follows increased scrutiny of social media…
Child Marriage in Iran; Questions from Cultural Commission Members to Qom Clerics
Members of the Iranian Parliament's Cultural Commission are seeking guidance from clerics on the issue of child marriage, which remains prevalent despite legal restrictions. Recent…
The Rising Trend of Corruption in Iran Over the Last 30 Years
Massoud Khansari and Hojjatoleslam Natiq Nouri highlighted the persistent issue of corruption in Iran at a recent conference, noting its detrimental impact on foreign investment…
Ongoing Controversies Surrounding the Series 'Shahrzad'
The arrest of Mohammad Imami, a producer of the popular series 'Shahrzad', linked to a financial corruption case, has sparked controversy over the series' production…