December 2015
A Luxurious Hotel in Dubai Burns in Major Fire
A significant fire broke out at the Address Hotel in Dubai, affecting multiple floors. Despite the incident, New Year's Eve celebrations continued nearby. The cause…
Erdogan: The Request for Autonomy by Turkish Kurds is 'Treason'
Turkish President Erdogan condemned the call for autonomy by Kurdish leader Selahattin Demirtaş as treason, escalating tensions in Kurdish regions of Turkey. Legal actions against…
Minister of Culture: The case of the insulting magazine against Rouhani's deputy will go to the Press Supervisory Board
The Iranian Minister of Culture announced that the case of the weekly magazine Yalasarat, which published insulting content about the Deputy for Women's Affairs, will…
The Situation of Drug Trafficking in Iran is 'Shocking'
Alireza Jamshidi has highlighted the alarming state of drug and medical equipment smuggling in Iran, calling for legal reforms and better oversight. The Iranian Red…
Female Clerics in Iran Suffer from Food Poverty
Female clerics in Iran are facing severe food poverty and insufficient support from their seminaries, as highlighted by Mahmoudreza Jamshidi. With over 60,000 women studying…
20 Percent of Marriages in Iran are Temporary
Shirin Ahmadnia of the Welfare Organization reported that 20% of marriages in Iran are temporary, indicating a shift in family structures. This trend is attributed…
Australia Lowers Travel Warning Level for Iran
Australia has downgraded its travel warning for Iran from 'reconsider travel' to 'exercise caution,' which may encourage more Australian tourists to visit. This change is…
Tuition Fees of Eight Million Tomans at Some Private Schools in Iran
The Iranian Deputy Minister of Education announced that tuition fees at some private schools have reached eight million tomans, with some schools charging up to…
Why is Iran Still Not a Member of the World Trade Organization?
Iran has been an observer member of the WTO for a decade but has not yet achieved full membership. The Iranian government expresses readiness to…
The Best Candidates for Space Travel Could Be Residents from Iran and Brazil
NASA has started registering American astronauts for space missions, while a CNET article suggests that residents of Ramsar, Iran, and Guarapari, Brazil, are ideal candidates…
Arrest of a Poet on Charges of Insulting Sacred Beliefs
Security forces arrested poet Mohammad Reza Haj Rostam Baglou in Tehran on charges of insulting sacred beliefs and spreading falsehoods. His mother, Maryam Soltani, spoke…
Several Women Announce Candidacy on the First Day of Registration for the Assembly of Experts Elections
Ismat Savadi has registered as the first female candidate for the Assembly of Experts elections in Iran, with reports of other women candidates in various…
Genetic Manipulation and Ethical Considerations
Researchers have developed a new, simpler method for genetic editing, raising both excitement and ethical concerns within the scientific community. While this technology could potentially…
For the First Time, Women Won in Saudi Elections
For the first time in Saudi Arabia, women participated in local elections, winning 17 seats in local councils. This marks a significant step in women's…
Iranian Poet in Israel; 'I am Gay, and Iranian...'
Payam Fili, a young Iranian gay poet, has been granted permission to enter Israel, where he will hold a poetry reading and participate in a…
Death of 'over seven thousand' AIDS patients in Iran over 30 years
Over 7,000 people have died from AIDS in Iran over the past 30 years, with a significant rise in infections among women and children. Health…
Political Earthquake in France
The first round of regional elections in France shows the far-right 'National Front' party gaining significant political ground, potentially leading to Marine Le Pen's presidency.…
Iran's Commitments at the Paris Environmental Summit
At the Paris Environmental Summit, Iran, represented by Vice President Masoumeh Ebtekar, expressed a conditional commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 4% over the…
Continued Fire in 90 Hectares of Noor Forests in Mazandaran
A fire that began last Thursday has consumed around 90 hectares of forests in Noor County, Mazandaran, with 20 hectares completely burned. Despite claims of…
The Rate of Women Infected with AIDS in Iran has Increased Tenfold
The rate of women infected with AIDS in Iran has increased tenfold due to a shift in transmission methods from drug use to sexual contact,…
China's Currency Joins the Basket of Dollar, Euro, Pound, and Yen
The IMF has announced that China's currency, the Yuan, will be included in its basket of common global currencies starting next year. This move is…
Iraq Criticizes Tehran Over 'Illegal Influx' of Iranian Pilgrims
The Iraqi Ministry of Interior has criticized Iran for the illegal entry of tens of thousands of Iranian pilgrims without visas, leading to clashes at…