December 2016
Pouran Farrokhzad, Writer and Researcher, Passes Away
Pouran Farrokhzad, a notable Iranian writer and researcher, has died at the age of 89 due to cardiac arrest. She was the sister of famous…
Ceasefire Agreement Signed Between Assad and Opposition; Russia to Reduce Its Forces
A ceasefire agreement has been signed between the Syrian government and armed opposition, with Russia announcing a reduction of its military forces in Syria. This…
Obama Administration to Announce Responses to Russian Cyber Attacks
The Obama administration plans to announce retaliatory measures against Russian cyber attacks during the U.S. presidential election, which are believed to have favored Donald Trump…
Lebanon's Parliament Grants Confidence to Saad Hariri's Cabinet
Lebanon's parliament has granted a vote of confidence to Saad Hariri's new cabinet after a prolonged political crisis. Hariri, who is opposed to Syria and…
Basij Sports Against Women's Wrestling
Davood Azarnoush, head of the Basij Sports Organization, opposes women's wrestling in Iran, arguing it contradicts cultural and religious values. Rasoul Khadem defends the inclusion…
Minister of Economy: Currency Change from Rial to Toman Will Be Gradual
Iran's Minister of Economy announced that the transition from rial to toman will be gradual and will not involve immediate new banknotes. This decision is…
Complaint Filed by Motahari Against Mashhad Prosecutor Sent to Special Clergy Court
Ali Motahari's lawyer has contested the transfer of his client's complaint against the Mashhad prosecutor to the Special Clergy Court, arguing that the prosecutor's previous…
Will Ride-Hailing Services Become Illegal in Iran?
The Tehran Union of Tourism and Car Rental Institutions is pushing to regulate ride-hailing services, claiming they operate illegally without proper oversight. This comes amid…
Seven Killed in Two Explosions Outside the Kurdistan Democratic Party Office Near Erbil
Two explosions near the Kurdistan Democratic Party office in Koysanjq, Erbil, resulted in at least seven deaths, including party members and a child. The attacks…
Why Daniel Noroozi Returned from Isfahan to Denmark
Daniel Noroozi, a young Iranian-Danish footballer, returned to Denmark after facing military service issues that prevented him from playing for Sepahan Isfahan in the Iranian…
A Member of Parliament Criticizes 'Secrecy' in Announcing Social Damage Statistics
Abdolreza Azizi, a member of the Iranian Parliament, criticized the government's secrecy regarding social damage statistics, particularly concerning the rise of AIDS. He called for…
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,…
Women’s Faction in Parliament Seeks to Reform Laws Related to the Minimum Age of Marriage for Girls
The Women’s Faction in the Iranian Parliament is working to reform laws regarding the minimum marriage age for girls, currently set at 13, amid rising…
Child Marriage in Iran; Questions from Cultural Commission Members to Qom Clerics
Members of the Iranian Parliament's Cultural Commission are seeking guidance from clerics on the issue of child marriage, which remains prevalent despite legal restrictions. Recent…
The Rising Trend of Corruption in Iran Over the Last 30 Years
Massoud Khansari and Hojjatoleslam Natiq Nouri highlighted the persistent issue of corruption in Iran at a recent conference, noting its detrimental impact on foreign investment…
Kamran Vafa, Winner of the Breakthrough Prize: Inspired by Biruni and Khayyam
Kamran Vafa, an Iranian-American physicist, won the Breakthrough Prize for his work in string theory. He emphasized the influence of Iranian scientists from history and…
Major Military Companies' Sales Reached $370 Billion in 2015
In 2015, global military sales reached $370 billion, with U.S. companies leading at $210 billion despite a decline in sales. Western European companies saw a…
Pakistani Plane Crashes with Over 40 Passengers
A Pakistani passenger plane crashed in a mountainous region while en route to Islamabad, resulting in at least 41 to 47 fatalities, including a notable…
Hadi's Government Claims UN Plan Legitimizes Yemeni Rebels
The Yemeni government led by Hadi has criticized a UN plan as legitimizing Houthi rebels amidst reports of Saudi and UAE support for the plan.…
A Court in Nigeria Orders the Release of Imprisoned Shiite Leader
A Nigerian federal court has ordered the release of Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, after more than a year of…
Member of Parliament: Russia's Use of Nojeh Base Was a Mistake
Iranian parliament members are debating the implications of Russia's use of the Nojeh airbase, with some labeling it a mistake while others see it as…