January 2015
Hassan Nasrallah: Hezbollah Does Not Seek War with Israel
Hassan Nasrallah of Hezbollah declared that while the group does not seek war with Israel, it is prepared to retaliate against any further provocations. This…
Inventor of Laser and Nobel Prize Winner Charles Hard Townes Passes Away
Charles Hard Townes, the inventor of the laser and Nobel Prize-winning physicist, has died at the age of 99. His groundbreaking work in laser technology…
Analysis of Iran's Leader Advisor's Visit to Moscow and Meeting with Putin
Ali Akbar Velayati, Iran's international affairs advisor, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss political and economic cooperation as well as nuclear negotiations. The…
Israel to the UN: We Reserve the Right to Defend Ourselves Against Hezbollah
Israel has communicated to the UN that it will take necessary actions to defend itself against Hezbollah following an attack that killed two Israeli soldiers.…
Mindfulness: Spiritual Calm Without the Need for Religious Belief
Sam Harris discusses his book "Waking Up," which promotes mindfulness as a means to achieve spiritual calm without religious belief. He argues that mindfulness is…
Two Mortars Fired from Syrian Territory into the Golan Heights
Two mortars were fired from Syria into the Golan Heights, prompting an Israeli artillery response. This incident follows the recent killing of an IRGC general…
Leader of Ukrainian Separatists: We Will Not Negotiate
Alexander Zakharchenko, leader of the Russian-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine, announced that they will not engage in peace talks and will continue fighting until they…
Choose Your Favorite Option: Select the Best Song of Bahman Month on Radio Farda
Radio Farda conducted a poll for listeners to select the best song of Bahman month, with 'Tehran' by Siavash Ghomayshi leading the votes. The survey…
Houthi Shiites Besiege the House of Yemen's Prime Minister
Houthi militants besieged the house of Yemen's Prime Minister Khaled Bahah shortly after a ceasefire was announced. This escalation follows intense fighting in Sanaa and…
Attack on Abdullah Momeni with a Machete
Abdullah Momeni, a former student activist and spokesperson for the Graduates Organization of Iran, was attacked by two assailants with a machete outside his home.…
How Much Chance Do Reformists Have?
The reformists in Iran are attempting to re-establish their political presence by calling for free elections and protesting the restrictions on opposition leaders. Their recent…
Al-Qaeda in Yemen: We Carried Out the Attack on Charlie Hebdo on Al-Zawahiri's Orders
Al-Qaeda in Yemen has claimed responsibility for the Charlie Hebdo attack, stating it was ordered by Ayman al-Zawahiri as an act of revenge for perceived…
Afkham: We Condemn the Publication of the Prophet's Cartoon in French Weekly
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson condemned the publication of a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad in 'Charlie Hebdo,' calling it offensive and a misuse of freedom…
Letter to Ayatollah Khamenei; Request for the Release of Political Prisoners
Ahmad Montazeri has appealed to Ayatollah Khamenei to end the Guardian Council's electoral oversight and to free political prisoners. This request highlights ongoing concerns about…
Rouhani: Iran Seeks Closer Cooperation with the European Union
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani expressed a desire for closer ties with the EU during a meeting with Cyprus's Foreign Minister. This cooperation aims to combat…
Ayatollah Khamenei: Strictness Towards 'Infidels' Instead of Condemning Terrorism
Ayatollah Khamenei emphasized the importance of unity among Muslims while denying religious pluralism and advocating strictness towards non-believers. He made no mention of the recent…
Hezbollah Leader: Takfiris Insult the Prophet More Than Cartoons
Hassan Nasrallah criticized takfiri groups for insulting the Prophet Muhammad through violent actions, claiming these insults surpass those of cartoonists. He called for unity among…
Two Arrested Following Anti-Terror Operation in Australia
Two individuals were arrested in Sydney as part of an anti-terror operation linked to investigations into supporters of militants in Iraq and Syria. The arrests…
Ahmad Rasoulzadeh, Voice Actor of 'Omar Mukhtar' and 'Padr Salaar', Passes Away
Ahmad Rasoulzadeh, a prominent Iranian voice actor known for his roles in 'Omar Mukhtar' and 'Padr Salaar', has passed away at 84 after battling Parkinson's…
Rouhani's Call to Condemn Hostile Shia and Sunni Channels
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for a unified condemnation of television channels that incite division between Shia and Sunni Muslims. His remarks follow the…
The Stubbornness of Improvisation: A Look at the Establishment of the World Club Wrestling Championship
The Iranian Wrestling Federation has established the World Club Championship, a bold initiative aimed at enhancing global wrestling participation. However, the exclusion of women's wrestling…
Concerns Over Negative Impact of Population Growth Plan on HIV Transmission in Iran
The head of Iran's AIDS department has raised concerns about the potential increase in HIV transmission due to the government's population growth plan and reduced…
The Islamic State is Attempting to Capture Areas Inside Lebanon
The Islamic State is attempting to capture villages in Lebanon's Qalamoun mountains, raising concerns of a potential civil war. Lebanese security forces are on high…
Death of Suspect in U.S. Embassy Bombing Before Trial in New York
Abu Anas al-Libi, an al-Qaeda suspect accused of the 1998 U.S. embassy bombings, died in a New York hospital shortly before his trial. His death…
The World Can Overcome Ebola by the End of 2015
Anthony Banbury, the UN Ebola response chief, believes the world can control the Ebola outbreak in West Africa by the end of 2015, despite ongoing…
The Average Age of Marriage for Men in Iran Has Reached 28 Years
The average age of marriage in Iran has increased to 28 for men and 24 for women, with fertility rates dropping below replacement levels. This…