March 2019
At least 35 people have died due to flooding in Afghanistan
Severe flooding in Afghanistan has led to at least 35 fatalities and significant damage to infrastructure, particularly in Faryab, Herat, Badghis, and Balkh provinces. The…
Concerns Over Overflowing Dez and Karkheh Dams Due to Lack of Flood Warning Systems
Heavy rainfall has led to a critical situation at the Karkheh Dam, prompting emergency declarations in Khuzestan province. Officials are considering releasing excess water from…
Trump Threatens to Close the Mexico Border by Next Week
Donald Trump has threatened to close the U.S.-Mexico border if Mexico does not stop illegal migrants from entering the U.S. This comes amid resource constraints…
Hundreds of Thousands Demonstrate in Algeria Against Bouteflika
Hundreds of thousands of Algerians protested in Algiers demanding the resignation of President Bouteflika, marking the sixth consecutive week of demonstrations. The military's call for…
The Number of 'Hikikomori' Among Japanese Adults Surpasses That of Youth
The Japanese government has reported that over 613,000 adults aged 40 to 64 have become hikikomori, a phenomenon previously thought to primarily affect youth. This…
Unpublished Excerpts from Ayatollah Khomeini's Will
Unpublished excerpts from Ayatollah Khomeini's will emphasize the need for resilience during crises and attribute national problems to historical injustices. He calls on religious leaders…
The U.S. May Refuse to Deliver F-35 Fighters to Turkey
The U.S. is considering halting the delivery of F-35 fighters to Turkey due to Ankara's purchase of the Russian S-400 missile defense system, which the…
Netanyahu Accuses Rivals of Receiving Iranian Support
Benjamin Netanyahu accused his political rivals, Benny Gantz and Yair Lapid, of receiving support from Iran, following claims that Gantz's phone was hacked. General Moshe…
Is Boeing Facing a Crisis?
Boeing's 737 Max 8 is facing bans from various countries following two fatal crashes attributed to potential technical system failures. The aircraft, once seen as…
The World Wide Web Turns 30: What Did We Want and What Happened?
Tim Berners-Lee marked the 30th anniversary of the World Wide Web, expressing concerns over hate speech, privacy issues, and state-sponsored hacking. He advocates for a…
China Orders Domestic Airlines to Ground Boeing 737 Max 8 Aircraft
China has ordered its airlines to ground Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft following recent fatal crashes in Ethiopia and Indonesia. This decision affects several Chinese…
Nationwide Power Outage in Venezuela Enters Its Fourth Day
Venezuela is experiencing its fourth consecutive day of a nationwide power outage, with President Nicolás Maduro blaming the U.S. for cyber attacks while experts cite…
What Happened at the Largest Annual Car Show
The Geneva Motor Show featured the selection of the European Car of the Year, with the Jaguar I-PACE winning due to its electric performance and…
Central Bank: The 4200 Toman Dollar Could Not Prevent the Increase in Basic Commodity Prices
The Governor of the Central Bank of Iran, Abdolnaser Hemmati, stated that the preferential currency system has failed to prevent rising prices of basic goods…
Power Outages and Widespread Blackouts Fuel Humanitarian Crisis in Venezuela
Widespread power outages in Venezuela have heightened tensions between President Nicolas Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaido, with both sides blaming each other. The outages…
Tens of Thousands Protest Again Against Bouteflika in Algeria
Tens of thousands of Algerians protested against President Bouteflika, who is running for a fifth term despite his poor health. The protests, the largest since…
Learning from Algeria
The article draws parallels between the political situations in Iran and Algeria, highlighting the aging leadership of Bouteflika and the crisis facing both regimes. It…
An Obsession Named the Female Body
The article discusses the societal pressures and obsessions surrounding women's bodies, particularly regarding beauty standards and body hair. It features insights from women's rights activist…
Researchers Announce Successful Treatment of an AIDS Patient for the Second Time in History
European researchers have successfully treated a British AIDS patient through stem cell transplantation, marking the second known cure for AIDS in history. This breakthrough could…
Trump: The U.S. Will End Trade Exemptions for India
Donald Trump announced plans to revoke trade exemptions for India, citing insufficient market access guarantees during negotiations. This move could significantly impact U.S.-India trade relations,…
Ali Larijani's Reaction to Nobakht's Letter: 'He Has No Right to Say Such a Thing'
Ali Larijani criticized the head of the Planning and Budget Organization for claiming the government's salary increase decision is impractical. This controversy arises as the…
India Says It Will Not Show Documents Related to Attack on Pakistan's Kashmir
Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated following an attack by the Islamist group Jaish-e-Mohammed in Indian Kashmir and India's subsequent airstrike in Pakistan's Kashmir.…
Approval of the 98 Budget in Parliament; Government's Protest Against the 400,000 Toman Salary Increase
The Iranian parliament approved the 98 budget, including a controversial 400,000 Toman salary increase for government employees, which the government claims it cannot fund. This…
Tens of Thousands Demonstrate in Algeria Against Bouteflika's Re-election Bid
Tens of thousands protested in Algeria against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's bid for a fifth term, marking the largest demonstrations to date against his candidacy. The…