May 2015
World Volleyball League; Iran Defeated by the USA
The Iranian national volleyball team lost to the USA in their first match of the 2015 World League. The match was attended by a large…
Turkey's Game with the 'Islamic State' Card
The article discusses allegations that Turkey is lax in controlling jihadist travelers heading to Syria to join ISIS, with opposition figures claiming Erdoğan's government supports…
‘Cumhuriyet’ Publishes Documents of Arms Shipment from Turkey to Syrian Militants
The Turkish newspaper Cumhuriyet published documents revealing arms shipments from Turkey to Syrian militants, leading to an investigation against its editor, Can Dündar. The revelations…
Stop of the Decreasing Trend of Inflation Rate After 20 Months
The inflation rate in Iran has stopped declining after 20 months, remaining at 15.5% in May 2015. This halt raises concerns among economists about the…
Iran's History Turned a Page in Masjed Soleiman
The article discusses the historical significance of the oil discovery in Masjed Soleiman, which occurred 107 years ago, and its profound impact on Iran's political…
Decline in Productivity in Iran
Iran has designated June 1st as Productivity and Consumption Optimization Day, highlighting the significant decline in productivity across various sectors. According to the National Productivity…
Google Moves Closer to Building Intelligent Robots
Google has announced advancements towards creating intelligent robots capable of human-like conversation, led by Professor Geoffrey Hinton. This development is significant as it pushes the…
45% Decrease in Construction in Iran
Construction in Iran has seen a dramatic decline, with a 45% drop in building permits compared to the previous year. This downturn reflects ongoing economic…
Consequences of the Tabriz Incident: Head of the Refereeing Department Resigns
Hossein Asgari, head of the refereeing department of the Iranian Football Federation, resigned following controversies surrounding refereeing mistakes in a match between Tractor Sazi and…
Minister of Labor: Cash Subsidies Have Caused 500,000 Unemployed
Ali Rabiei, Iran's Minister of Labor, stated that cash subsidies have led to the unemployment of 500,000 people, linking this to the burden on the…
Keyvan Samimi: I Have New Responsibilities
Keyvan Samimi, a prominent political activist and journalist, was released from prison after serving six years for charges related to undermining national security. He expressed…
UN: Governments should grant asylum to thousands of stranded migrants in Malaysian waters
The UN has called on countries around the Andaman Sea to stop returning thousands of stranded migrants, primarily Rohingya and Bangladeshi refugees, back to sea.…
Keyvan Samimi Released; Ahmad Zeidabadi's Sentence Ends
Keyvan Samimi, a prominent journalist and political activist, has been released after six years in prison following the 2009 presidential election in Iran. His release…
Crash of Flying Car During Test Flight
The Aircar 3.0 prototype crashed during a test flight in Slovakia, but the pilot safely escaped using a parachute. This incident raises concerns about the…
Barcelona's Eighth Ascension to the UEFA Champions League Final
Barcelona has advanced to the UEFA Champions League final for the eighth time after defeating Bayern Munich 5-3 on aggregate. Despite losing the second leg…
Another earthquake over 7 magnitude strikes Nepal
Nepal experienced another significant earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale, just weeks after a devastating quake that killed over eight thousand people. The ongoing…
Former CIA Officer Sentenced to Prison for Leaking Information About Iran
Jeffrey Sterling, a former CIA officer, was sentenced to three and a half years in prison for leaking classified information about a covert program related…
The White House Denies Seymour Hersh's Claims About the Bin Laden Operation
The White House has dismissed Seymour Hersh's claims that the U.S. collaborated with Pakistan in the operation that killed Osama bin Laden, asserting that the…
UN Condemns 'Severe Increase' in Executions in Iran
The UN has condemned a significant rise in executions in Iran, urging the government to abolish the death penalty. Between July 2013 and June 2014,…
The Political Economy of Black Chador
The Iranian Parliament's Research Center has published a report on the challenges of producing and importing black chador, revealing that 99% of the chador consumed…
Excitement in an Incomplete Market: The Stock Market After the Nuclear Agreement
The Iranian economy is currently focused on the implications of the nuclear agreement and the reduction of bank interest rates. Economists express concerns about past…
A 5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Kashmar
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Kashmar, Iran, causing residents to evacuate their homes but no reports of casualties or significant damage have emerged. The earthquake…