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…
Deteriorating Humanitarian Situation in Fallujah and Severe Shortages of Water and Food
The humanitarian crisis in Fallujah is worsening due to intensified attacks by Iraqi forces against ISIS, trapping nearly fifty thousand civilians without access to basic…
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…
The Last Student Who Became the Monitor; Ahmad Jannati
Ahmad Jannati has been elected president of the Assembly of Experts despite being a target of reformist campaigns aimed at preventing his election. His presidency…
Discovery of Neanderthal Structures in France
Scientists have discovered ancient Neanderthal structures in a French cave, suggesting they were more intelligent than previously thought. These findings indicate advanced social organization and…
French Government's Response to Strikes: Possibility of Labor Law Reform
French Prime Minister Manuel Valls has indicated a willingness to consider changes to controversial labor law reforms amid growing strikes and protests, particularly from energy…
No Technical Issues Observed on Egyptian Airplane Before Flight
An investigation into the crash of an Egyptian passenger plane revealed no technical issues before takeoff, with the pilot confirming all checks were completed. The…
The State of Opera in Iran
Bahram Taj Abadi discusses the challenges of performing opera in Iran, highlighting the suitability of Iranian stories for the genre but lamenting the restrictions that…
Iraqi Officials: We Have Removed Part of the Outskirts of Fallujah from ISIS Control
Iraqi forces have begun operations to retake Fallujah from ISIS, reporting some success in reclaiming agricultural areas. The operation involves various military groups and is…
Egyptian Submarine Searching for Black Box of Flight 804
Egypt has deployed a submarine to search for the black box of an EgyptAir flight that crashed last week, killing all 66 passengers. The cause…
Two Awards at Cannes Festival for Shahab Hosseini and Asghar Farhadi
Iranian filmmakers Asghar Farhadi and Shahab Hosseini won major awards at the 69th Cannes Film Festival, with Farhadi receiving the Best Screenplay award for 'The…
Smoke Detection Alert in Egyptian Airplane Cabin Before Crash
An Egyptian Airbus A320 crashed into the Mediterranean Sea shortly after departing from Paris, with smoke detection alerts activated moments before the incident. The Egyptian…
Reception of 'The Salesman' at Cannes
The film 'The Salesman' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, generating significant interest and largely meeting audience expectations. Directed by Asghar Farhadi, the film explores…
Egyptian Army Finds Pieces of Egyptian Plane Wreckage
The Egyptian army has discovered wreckage and belongings from EgyptAir flight 804, which disappeared from radar while traveling from Paris to Cairo and was later…
Palestinians Express Concern Over Lieberman's Appointment as Israel's Defense Minister
Palestinians are alarmed by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's appointment of Avigdor Lieberman as Defense Minister, viewing it as a setback for peace efforts. The Palestinian…
Investigation of Main Suspect in Paris Attacks Begins
Investigations into Salah Abdeslam, the main suspect in the Paris attacks, have begun, raising questions about the significance of his potential cooperation. Abdeslam, who was…
Egyptian Plane Has Crashed in the Mediterranean Sea
An Egyptian airline plane has crashed into the Mediterranean Sea near Greece while traveling from Paris to Cairo, with 66 people on board. Both Egypt…
Paris-Cairo Flight Disappears in Egyptian Airspace
An EgyptAir flight from Paris to Cairo with 66 passengers has disappeared from radar while entering Egyptian airspace. The Egyptian military and Greek units are…
Belgian Police Found a 'Will' from Key Suspect of Paris Attacks
Belgian police discovered a letter from Mohamed Abrini, a key suspect in the Paris and Brussels attacks, expressing his desire for martyrdom after his brother's…
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 President of Croatia Meets with Rouhani in Tehran
Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, the President of Croatia, is visiting Tehran to meet with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and discuss economic relations. This visit comes after the…
Agreement Between Armenia and Azerbaijan on Continuation of Ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh
The Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to continue the ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh and resume peace negotiations in June, following severe clashes that resulted…
Netanyahu Requests Help from Foreign Ambassadors to Meet Mahmoud Abbas
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has called on foreign ambassadors to facilitate a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, expressing readiness to meet today. This comes…
Tokyo Olympics and Japan's New 'Trouble'
The Japanese government is facing scrutiny over alleged payments to a disgraced IOC member linked to corruption, as it defends the legitimacy of its Olympic…
Unprecedented Visit of the U.S. President to Hiroshima
Barack Obama is scheduled to make an unprecedented visit to Hiroshima on May 27, marking the first visit by a sitting U.S. president to the…
One killed in 'Allahu Akbar' attack in East Munich
A knife attack in Grafing, near Munich, resulted in one death and three critical injuries, with the assailant reportedly shouting 'Allahu Akbar'. The attacker, a…
Assad Forces Attack Hama Prison to Suppress Inmate Rebellion
On May 6, Syrian government forces attacked Hama prison to quell a rebellion by inmates, leading to fears of a massacre. Rebel groups threatened retaliation…
Death of 'more than 70 people' in southern Aleppo
More than 70 people have died in clashes between jihadist forces and the Syrian government in southern Aleppo, following an airstrike that killed at least…
Legal Action by Detained Refugees in Papua New Guinea for Transfer to Australia
Over 750 refugees in Papua New Guinea are taking legal action to challenge their detention and seek transfer to Australia, citing human rights violations. The…
Trump Emerges as Republican Nominee
Donald Trump has emerged as the likely Republican nominee for the 2016 presidential election after Ted Cruz's withdrawal. With Trump holding a significant delegate lead,…
Bomb Explosion and Shooting in Southeast Turkey Leaves Several Dead
A bomb explosion in Gaziantep, Turkey, killed one police officer and injured 23 others, while a separate attack in Mardin province resulted in three soldiers'…