December 2016
Female Journalist in Iraq Abducted by Armed Individuals
Afrah Shouqi, a journalist and human rights activist in Iraq, was abducted by armed individuals posing as security agents. This incident highlights the ongoing dangers…
Women Proposing to Men: Shifting Norms
The article discusses the evolving norms around women proposing to men in Iranian society, highlighting both the challenges and changing perceptions among youth. While some…
Forough Farrokhzad: Literary Biography; Forough, Golestan, and Untold Stories of a Love
The new book "Forough Farrokhzad: Literary Biography with Unpublished Letters" by Farzaneh Milani explores the life and poetry of the influential Iranian poet Forough Farrokhzad,…
The Salesman Among 9 Finalists for Best Foreign Film Oscar
Asghar Farhadi's film "The Salesman" has been nominated as one of the 9 finalists for the Best Foreign Film Oscar in 2017. The film has…
The Salesman Nominated for Golden Globe Award
'The Salesman', directed by Asghar Farhadi, has been nominated for a Golden Globe in the Best Foreign Language Film category, competing against several notable films.…
Chinese State Newspaper Says 'Beijing Can Also Sell Weapons to America's Enemies'
Chinese state media reacted strongly to Donald Trump's comments about potentially abandoning the 'One China' policy if Beijing does not cooperate. The Global Times warned…
Trump Emphasizes the Need to Improve US-China Relations
Donald Trump emphasizes the importance of improving US-China relations, criticizing China's economic policies and lack of action on North Korea. His phone conversation with Taiwan's…
Mentally Disabled Individuals Are Also Sources of Life and Joy
A French court has banned a film showcasing the joy of mentally disabled individuals, citing concerns over upsetting parents who have aborted such fetuses. The…
Trump: Now We Want to Focus on American Society
Donald Trump, in his first speech after winning the presidential election, emphasized the need for America to focus on its national community while seeking peace…
Google Translator to Offer More Languages and Smoother Translations
Google has developed a new zero-shot translation technology that allows its translator to translate between languages without prior training. This advancement significantly enhances the quality…