February 2019
Israel's First Space Probe to be Launched to the Moon
Israel is set to launch its first spacecraft, Beresheet, to the Moon, making it the fourth country to achieve this feat. The mission is backed…
Rising Meat Prices Force 'One-Quarter' of Tehran Restaurants to Close
Due to soaring meat prices, one-quarter of Tehran's restaurants have closed, with 180 out of 700 registered establishments withdrawing their licenses. This situation highlights the…
Production of the World's Largest Passenger Aircraft to Be Halted
Airbus will stop production of the A380, the largest passenger aircraft, with the last delivery expected in 2021. Emirates Airlines, the largest buyer, is reducing…
Russia Considers Temporary Disconnection from the Global Internet
Russian officials are exploring a temporary disconnection from the global internet as part of a cyber defense strategy, following warnings from the U.S. about cyber…
Death of Amir Pishdad, Veteran Political Activist in Iran
Amir Pishdad, a prominent Iranian political activist and physician, passed away at 88. He was a key figure in the leftist national movement, supporting Mohammad…
Turkey and Syria have 'low-level' contacts
Turkey's President Erdogan has acknowledged low-level contacts with the Syrian government, signaling a potential shift in Turkey's long-standing opposition to Assad. This development comes amidst…