May 2016
US Warns of Potential Terrorist Attacks in Europe
The US State Department has issued a warning about potential terrorist attacks in Europe this summer, particularly during the UEFA European Championship in France and…
Three Dead and Injured Following Shooting by 'Assailants' in Zahedan
In Zahedan, two armed assailants killed two agricultural workers and injured another in a shooting incident. The motive remains unclear, but disputes over water and…
Erdogan: Muslim families should not use contraception
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has urged Muslim families to avoid contraception and have more children, claiming that population control is a betrayal. His comments…
Turkey's Parliament Grants Confidence Vote to New Prime Minister
Turkey's Parliament has granted a confidence vote to Binali Yildirim, a close ally of President Erdogan, making him the new Prime Minister. This development comes…
Rio 2016 Qualifiers: Iran Volleyball Team Defeats Canada
The Iranian volleyball team defeated Canada 3-2 in the Rio 2016 Olympic qualifiers, overcoming an initial two-set deficit. This victory places Iran at the top…
Saudi Man Shoots Doctor Assisting His Wife in Labor
A Saudi man shot a Jordanian doctor who assisted his wife during childbirth, severely injuring him. The incident highlights the extreme gender segregation laws in…
Italy Rescues Dozens of Refugees from Mediterranean Waters for Two Consecutive Days
Italy has rescued dozens of refugees from the Mediterranean after a boat capsized, with the Libyan coast guard also recovering bodies and conducting rescue operations.…
Five O'Clock with Kambez Hosseini-159
The radio program "At Five O'Clock" discusses recent events in Iran, including the death of the last Mossad representative in Tehran and Trump's comments on…
Inflation Rate Approaches Single Digits
Iran's inflation rate has dropped to 10.4% in May 2016, nearing single digits for the first time in years, as reported by the Central Bank…
More than One-Third of North American Birds at Risk of Extinction
A study reveals that over one-third of North American bird species are at risk of extinction, with urgent action needed to protect them. The research…
Trump Secures Majority of Republican Votes in Washington
Donald Trump has secured a significant majority of Republican votes in Washington, effectively positioning himself as the likely nominee for the presidential election. With the…
Syrian Activists: Government's Strategy for Seizing Daraya is 'Surrender or Die'
The Syrian government continues to refuse humanitarian aid to the besieged city of Daraya, insisting on a strategy of 'surrender or die'. Activists report a…
Shooting of an 'Armed Suspect' in the Outer Grounds of the White House
An armed suspect was shot by security forces in the outer grounds of the White House after drawing a weapon near a security checkpoint. The…
AMIA Investigator Judge 'May Have Been Forced to Commit Suicide'
Argentine officials have suggested that Alberto Nisman, the judge investigating the AMIA bombing, may have been forced to commit suicide, raising new questions about his…
Response of Education Department of Khorasan Razavi to the Suicide of a 12-Year-Old Girl
The Education Department of Khorasan Razavi has denied claims that a 12-year-old girl who committed suicide was expelled from school, stating she was not expelled.…
Iran's Economic Growth Rate Announced at Nearly One Percent for 2015
The Statistical Center of Iran reported a nearly one percent economic growth rate for 2015, excluding oil, with significant sectoral disparities. Despite previous growth under…
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…
The Nightmare of the Sexual Abuse Victim in Qare Mohammad Village Continues
A 9-year-old girl named Neda from Qare Mohammad village was sexually abused by her teacher, leading to widespread outrage in the community. Despite a complaint,…
Governor of Rigan: 80 Villages in Kerman Province at Risk of Destruction
The governor of Rigan has reported that 16 villages in Kerman Province are now uninhabitable due to sand encroachment, with 80 more villages at risk.…
Maryam Mirzakhani Elected as Member of the National Academy of Sciences of the USA
Maryam Mirzakhani, an Iranian mathematician and Stanford professor, has been elected as a member of the National Academy of Sciences in the USA, marking a…
Five O'Clock with Kambez Hosseini-157
The radio program 'At Five O'Clock' discusses recent events in Iran, including the implications of U.S. President Trump's statements on military options against Iran and…
Discovery of the First White Dwarf Pulsar
The South African Large Telescope has discovered the first white dwarf pulsar, enhancing our understanding of dense cosmic objects. This discovery is significant for astrophysics…
An Iranian-born Investor in Dubai Was Murdered
An Iranian-born investor was shot and killed in Dubai, prompting police to search for two Canadians and one Iranian suspect. This incident highlights the rare…
At least 50 killed in a bomb explosion in Baghdad
A car bomb explosion in Baghdad's Shiite-majority Sadr City killed at least 50 people and injured over 60, with ISIS claiming responsibility. The attack highlights…
Rouhani: People Will Learn of Past Officials' Negligence in the Two Billion Dollar Case
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani criticized former officials for their negligence regarding the seizure of two billion dollars of Iranian assets in the U.S. and announced…
Trump: I Will Make Exceptions for the Mayor of London
Donald Trump indicated he would make exceptions to his proposed Muslim entry ban for Sadiq Khan, the new mayor of London. Khan had previously stated…
First Two-Week Human Embryo Grown Outside the Womb
Scientists have successfully grown a human embryo outside the womb for two weeks, a significant advancement in understanding early human development. This research could provide…
Widespread Fire in Canada 'is Expanding'
A massive fire in Alberta, Canada, has led to the evacuation of 88,000 residents from Fort McMurray as it spreads towards oil projects. The situation…
Conviction of Two Journalists in Turkey and Erdogan's Stance on the European Union
Two journalists in Turkey, Can Dundar and Erdem Gul, have been sentenced to over ten years in prison on charges of espionage and revealing state…
Editor of Turkey's Cumhuriyet Newspaper Survives Assassination Attempt
Can Dundar, an opposition journalist in Turkey, survived an assassination attempt outside a courthouse while awaiting a verdict for revealing government secrets. The attack highlights…
Five O'Clock with Kambez Hosseini - 156
The radio program "Five O'Clock" discusses current events in Iran, including the implications of U.S. President Trump's statements regarding military options and executions in Iran.…
The 'Second' Largest Diamond in the World to be Auctioned
A massive diamond, Lesedi La Rona, is set to be auctioned in London with an estimated value of at least £50 million. This diamond, discovered…
Old Televisions Have Become a Dangerous Problem
The decline in television prices has led to a rise in electronic waste as people abandon old TVs, causing environmental concerns. Municipalities struggle with high…
Possibility of Life on Three Newly Discovered Planets
Astronomers have discovered three Earth-like exoplanets orbiting an ultracool dwarf star, potentially capable of supporting life. This finding represents a significant advancement in the search…
Atna Farghadani, Cartoonist, Released from Prison
Atna Farghadani, an Iranian cartoonist and children's rights activist, was released from prison after her sentence was reduced from 12 years to 18 months. Her…
Iranian Carpet Means Pasture
The article discusses the deep connection between the Iranian carpet industry and the environment, highlighting the shift from traditional, eco-friendly dyeing methods to chemical dyes…
April Inflation Rate This Year, Lowest in the Last Quarter Century
Iran's inflation rates for April 2023 have been reported as the lowest in 25 years, with the Central Bank and Statistical Center providing slightly different…
Why Blackout Drinking Causes Forgetfulness
A recent comprehensive study reviewed 26 previous studies on temporary amnesia caused by alcohol consumption, revealing that biological factors are more significant than the amount…