December 2014
Approximately 400 People Visit Tehran Emergency Services in One Day Due to Pollution
On December 29, nearly 400 patients in Tehran sought emergency medical treatment due to severe air pollution, reflecting a significant increase in respiratory and heart-related…
Statues for Slaves Underwater
The Underwater Sculpture Park in Grenada aims to educate visitors about underwater life and honors the memory of slaves who perished during their journey to…
Erdogan: Instead of Focusing on Turkey, Address Europe's Islamophobia
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticized Europe for its Islamophobia and rejected European criticisms of his government, asserting that Turkey will no longer be humiliated.…
Saudi Arabia Faces $38 Billion Budget Deficit
Saudi Arabia has announced a budget deficit of $38.6 billion for 2015, attributed to falling oil prices. The government plans to maintain spending despite the…
U.S. Concern Over 'Attack' on Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Office in Baku
The U.S. has expressed concern over a police raid on the Baku office of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, which included the detention and interrogation of…
Threat to Cut Cooperation with Israel if Palestinian Resolution is Not Passed
Mahmoud Abbas has threatened to cut all cooperation with Israel if a UN resolution for an independent Palestinian state is not passed. The resolution, which…
Committee to Protect Journalists: At Least 60 Journalists Were Killed in 2014
The Committee to Protect Journalists reported that at least 60 journalists were killed globally in 2014, with a notable number being international journalists. The report…
Pregnancy Allowance for Fourth Child and Beyond
The Iranian Social Security Organization has announced the cancellation of restrictions on pregnancy allowances for families having fourth children and beyond, aligning with government policies…
Erdogan: Efforts to Control Turkey's Population are Treason
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned population control efforts as treason, insisting that a growing young population is essential for Turkey's future. His remarks come…
Lone Wolves: Personality Crisis or Extremism?
A man with a long history of severe mental illness attacked pedestrians in Dijon, France, while another man assaulted police officers in Joué-lès-Tours. Analysts are…
Death of Two Iranian Cheetahs in Road Accidents
Two Iranian cheetahs, including a mother and one of her cubs, were killed in separate road accidents, highlighting the dangers faced by this endangered species.…
We Are Ashamed of the Situation of Afghan Children in Iran; Is This All?
Four Afghan students were reportedly punished in a humiliating manner by a teacher in Iran, sparking outrage and sympathy from the Iranian public. This incident…
Head of the National Inspection Organization Says Most Administrative Violations in Iran Occur in the Banking System. How Do You Evaluate the Activities of Banks in Iran?
The head of Iran's National Inspection Organization highlighted that most administrative violations occur in the banking sector, prompting a public evaluation of banks' activities. The…
Heavy Clashes Between Peshmerga and ISIS in Sinjar City
Heavy clashes occurred between Iraqi Kurdish Peshmerga forces and ISIS in Sinjar city as Peshmerga broke the siege of Mount Sinjar and provided aid to…
Members of Boko Haram Kidnap at Least 185 Women and Children in Nigeria
Boko Haram militants kidnapped 185 women and children and killed 35 in northeastern Nigeria, raising concerns about security forces' effectiveness. The attack reflects the ongoing…
Oil Prices Decline Again
Oil prices have dropped again, reaching levels not seen in five years, attributed to market conditions and increased U.S. shale production. OPEC's Secretary-General has indicated…
Efforts to Revive the Oak Trees of Zagros
Iranian officials are planning a one trillion toman project to revive the struggling Zagros oak forests, which are severely affected by pollution, drought, and wildfires.…
Global Oil Prices Plummet by Five Percent, Approaching $60
Global oil prices have dropped significantly, with Brent crude falling to $63.56, attributed to increased U.S. shale production and reduced demand. Saudi Arabia's oil minister…
NASA's Curiosity Rover Discovers Lake Features on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover has discovered evidence of a lake in a volcanic crater on Mars, suggesting that the planet may have once had conditions suitable…
Oil Prices Drop by Four Percent to Lowest Level in Five Years
Oil prices have dropped significantly, reaching their lowest levels in five years, with predictions of further declines. Key players like Morgan Stanley and OPEC countries…
Beyoncé Breaks Record; Grammy Nominees for 2015 Announced
The nominees for the 2015 Grammy Awards have been announced, with Beyoncé breaking the record for the most nominations for women in Grammy history. Sam…
Iran's Minister of Communications and Information Technology States User Identity Verification is a Priority
Iran's Minister of Communications announced that verifying internet users' identities is a priority for the government, indicating a future where all users must have identifiable…
Iran Among the '10 Worst Countries in the World' for Women
A report from the World Economic Forum ranks Iran as the sixth worst country for women, highlighting significant gender disparities in education, political representation, and…