October 2015
Google's Internet Balloons Over the World
Google has launched a project in Indonesia to test internet-delivering balloons, aiming to provide connectivity to millions of citizens lacking access. This initiative highlights the…
Human Rights Watch Calls for Cancellation of Iran's Volleyball Hosting
Human Rights Watch has called on the International Volleyball Federation to prevent Iran from hosting volleyball events due to the country's ban on women attending…
Earthquake in Afghanistan and Pakistan Leaves 280 Dead So Far
A powerful earthquake has struck Afghanistan and Pakistan, resulting in nearly 280 deaths and significant injuries, particularly in Pakistan. The Afghan government has called for…
Second Conversation Between Zarif and Lavrov on Syria in Two Days
Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif and Russia's Lavrov held their second phone conversation about Syria in two days, discussing terrorism and political solutions. The talks reflect…
Afkhami: The Conviction of Khazaei in the US is 'Against International Law'
Marzieh Afkhami, spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, condemned the eight-year prison sentence of Iranian-American Mozafar Khazaei in the US, calling it unjust and against…
Iranian-American Engineer Facing Ten-Year Prison Sentence in the U.S.
Mozafar Khazaei, an Iranian-American engineer, is facing a ten-year prison sentence for sending sensitive military documents to Iran as part of a teaching application. He…
50 Lashes Punishment for Zia Arabshahi
Zia Arabshahi, a former Iranian football player, has been sentenced to 50 lashes due to a complaint from Afshin Peyrovani, which Peyrovani denies, claiming he…
YouTube Millionaires
The article discusses how several YouTube stars have become millionaires through their channels, with Felix Kjellberg (PewDiePie) leading the way with $12 million in earnings…
Discovery of Neolithic Artifacts in Sardasht Excavations
Archaeologists have discovered Neolithic artifacts in Sardasht, dating back six thousand years, including evidence of ancient life and settlements. This significant find highlights the region's…
Poetry and Filmmaking; With the Taste of Whips, With the Smell of Prison
Three Iranian cultural figures, including poets Mehdi Mousavi and Fatemeh Ekhtesari and filmmaker Keyvan Karimi, received harsh sentences including imprisonment and lashes for their artistic…
The Horn of Africa is Becoming 'Drier'
Recent research indicates that the Horn of Africa, including Somalia, Djibouti, and Ethiopia, is drying out more rapidly than previously thought, contradicting earlier predictions of…
Record Sale of 550 Million Tomans for a Work by Mahmoud Farshchian at 'National Auction'
The second National Auction in Iran saw a record sale of 550 million tomans for a work by Mahmoud Farshchian, contributing to a total of…
Animals That Have Taken Refuge from Humans in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone
Research shows that animal populations in the Chernobyl exclusion zone have significantly increased since humans left the area following the nuclear disaster. This resurgence highlights…
The Extinction of Dinosaurs Due to Two Simultaneous Disasters
New research suggests that the extinction of dinosaurs was caused by the simultaneous impact of a massive asteroid and extensive volcanic eruptions in India. This…
Iran in the Global Scene of 'Competitiveness'
The World Economic Forum's annual report on global competitiveness shows Iran has improved its ranking to 74th among 144 countries, up from 83rd last year.…