October 2015
"Drop Your Knife": Suicide by Knife Attack
Isra Abad Zaidane, a 29-year-old Palestinian girl, was shot by Israeli police after refusing to drop a knife, which her family claims was a suicide…
Earthquake in Afghanistan and Pakistan Leaves 280 Dead So Far
A powerful earthquake has struck Afghanistan and Pakistan, resulting in nearly 280 deaths and significant injuries, particularly in Pakistan. The Afghan government has called for…
Right-Wingers Win Parliamentary Elections in Poland
The right-wing Law and Justice party has won a decisive victory in Poland's parliamentary elections, potentially allowing them to form a government without coalition partners…
Afkhami: The Conviction of Khazaei in the US is 'Against International Law'
Marzieh Afkhami, spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, condemned the eight-year prison sentence of Iranian-American Mozafar Khazaei in the US, calling it unjust and against…
Bomb Explosion at Sacred Shia Site in Bangladesh Leaves One Dead
A bomb explosion at a sacred Shia site in Dhaka, Bangladesh, resulted in one death and 80 injuries, with no group claiming responsibility. This incident…
Suicide Attack on Shia Mosque in Pakistan Leaves 11 Dead
A suicide bomber attacked a Shia mosque in Balochistan, Pakistan, killing at least 11 people, including children. This incident highlights ongoing sectarian violence in Pakistan,…
Egyptian Government Closes Shiite Mosque in Cairo on Ashura Day
The Egyptian government has announced the closure of the Hussein mosque in Cairo during the Ashura ceremonies to prevent Shiite practices, claiming they do not…
Afkhami: Saudi Arabia is not qualified to speak about Iran's regional role
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson criticized Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister for his comments on Iran's regional role, asserting that Saudi Arabia is not qualified to speak…
Possible Outbreak of Peste des Petits Ruminants in Qazvin Province
The Environmental Protection Organization in Iran has reported potential cases of Peste des Petits Ruminants in Qazvin Province after discovering carcasses of wild goats. This…
20 Killed and 10 Injured in Fatal Accident on Qom-Tehran Road
A tragic traffic accident on the Qom-Tehran road resulted in the deaths of 20 individuals, including 18 Afghan nationals, and left 10 others injured. The…
Municipal Election Candidate in Germany Stabbed
Henriette Reker, a leading candidate for mayor in Cologne, was stabbed during a campaign event by a man opposed to immigration policies. The attack has…
I Admit That I Am Enchanted by Words
Farah Molavi, a writer and translator based in Toronto, discusses her latest collection of short stories titled 'Stoning of Summer', which explores themes of Iranian…
Government Retreats on Women's Issues Under Rouhani
The Iranian government, represented by the Vice Presidency for Women’s Affairs, has retreated from supporting women's rights, particularly regarding the requirement for a husband's permission…
85 Percent of Iran's Water Resources Have Been Used
Iran's Environmental Protection Organization has reported that 85% of the country's water resources are depleted due to excessive use. Officials warn that if current trends…
Car Imports to Iran Halved in the First Half of 2015
Car imports to Iran have significantly decreased, with a 57% drop in numbers and a 48% drop in value in the first half of 2015…
Fatemeh Salabi Executed in Adelabad Prison of Shiraz
Fatemeh Salabi, a 17-year-old girl arrested for murder in 2009, was executed in Shiraz after serving six years in prison. Despite being underage at the…
Meeting with Kafiyeh Malek Mohammadi
Kafiyeh Malek Mohammadi, a political prisoner arrested during the 2009 protests, has spent nearly three years in prison without leave. She was tried for charges…
Amnesty International: The Virginity Test on Atena Farghadani is a Form of Torture
Atena Farghadani, an imprisoned Iranian painter, has been subjected to forced virginity tests, which Amnesty International condemns as torture and a violation of women's rights.…
Nobel Prize Winner: Chronicler of War and the Chernobyl Disaster
Svetlana Alexievich, a Belarusian Nobel laureate, is renowned for her poignant narratives on Chernobyl and World War II, reflecting on the Soviet legacy and censorship…
Water Dogs: Survivors from the Time of Dinosaurs
Scientists have discovered fossils of a new species of rodent, Kimbetopsalis simmonsae, in New Mexico, which lived shortly after the extinction of dinosaurs. This discovery…
The First Sand Hotel; Realization of a Childhood Fantasy
A unique sand hotel has been built in Oos, Netherlands, attracting tourists looking to fulfill childhood fantasies. The hotel, inspired by ice hotels, offers comfortable…
The 2015 Nobel Prize in Literature Awarded to a Female Writer from Belarus
Svetlana Alexievich, a Belarusian writer and journalist, was awarded the 2015 Nobel Prize in Literature for her works that reflect the voices of suffering and…