May 2016
Ali Larijani Assumes Presidency of the Tenth Parliament
Ali Larijani has been elected as the president of Iran's Tenth Parliament, defeating Mostafa Kaveh Kabi. This election follows a series of political maneuvers, including…
Italy Rescues Dozens of Refugees from Mediterranean Waters for Two Consecutive Days
Italy has rescued dozens of refugees from the Mediterranean after a boat capsized, with the Libyan coast guard also recovering bodies and conducting rescue operations.…
Shima Babaei, Civil Activist in Iran, Arrested
Shima Babaei, a 22-year-old civil activist and architecture student, was arrested by security forces in Tehran. Her family has been affected by the raid, with…
Azerbaijan Supreme Court Orders Release of Khadija Ismayilova
The Supreme Court of Azerbaijan has ordered the release of journalist Khadija Ismayilova, who was previously sentenced to prison on charges including embezzlement. Her release…
The State of Opera in Iran
Bahram Taj Abadi discusses the challenges of performing opera in Iran, highlighting the suitability of Iranian stories for the genre but lamenting the restrictions that…
EgyptAir: Found Parts Do Not Belong to Flight 804
EgyptAir's deputy director has confirmed that parts found in the Mediterranean do not belong to the missing flight MS 804, which disappeared with 66 people…
The President of Croatia Meets with Rouhani in Tehran
Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, the President of Croatia, is visiting Tehran to meet with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and discuss economic relations. This visit comes after the…
U.S. Elections: Clinton Wins in Kentucky and Sanders in Oregon
Hillary Clinton narrowly won the Democratic primary in Kentucky, while Bernie Sanders secured a victory in Oregon. This reflects ongoing divisions within the Democratic Party…
Maryam Mirzakhani Elected as Member of the National Academy of Sciences of the USA
Maryam Mirzakhani, an Iranian mathematician and Stanford professor, has been elected as a member of the National Academy of Sciences in the USA, marking a…
Letter to Khamenei: Compensate for Damage to the Regime's Reputation in the Khaleqi Case
Ahmad Montazeri wrote a letter to Ayatollah Khamenei criticizing the disqualification of Minou Khaleqi by the Guardian Council, calling it illegal and urging for the…
Discovery of the First White Dwarf Pulsar
The South African Large Telescope has discovered the first white dwarf pulsar, enhancing our understanding of dense cosmic objects. This discovery is significant for astrophysics…
Jannati: The Guardian Council Can Disqualify Candidates After Elections
Ahmad Jannati, Secretary of the Guardian Council, asserts that the council can disqualify candidates even after elections, contradicting claims from President Rouhani and MP Ali…
Rouhani: People Will Learn of Past Officials' Negligence in the Two Billion Dollar Case
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani criticized former officials for their negligence regarding the seizure of two billion dollars of Iranian assets in the U.S. and announced…
Victory of Saad Hariri's Supported List in Beirut Municipal Elections
Saad Hariri's supported list won the Beirut municipal elections, overcoming challenges from independent movements amid low voter turnout of 20%. The political climate in Lebanon…
Re-sending of the Case of Mohammad Ali Taheri to the Supreme Court on Charges of Corruption on Earth
Mohammad Ali Taheri's case has been re-sent to the Supreme Court on charges of corruption on earth after his death sentence was annulled. His sister…
Controversy Over Comparison of Israel to Nazi Germany
General Yair Golan's remarks comparing current Israeli societal trends to pre-Nazi Germany have ignited a significant controversy in Israel during Holocaust memorial ceremonies. While right-wing…
Atna Farghadani, Cartoonist, Released from Prison
Atna Farghadani, an Iranian cartoonist and children's rights activist, was released from prison after her sentence was reduced from 12 years to 18 months. Her…
Death of Three Treasure Hunters in the Heights of Amol
Three treasure hunters died after being trapped in a well in Amol, Iran. Their bodies were found alongside illegal excavation equipment, raising concerns about the…
Car Bomb Explosion in Baghdad Kills 13 Shia Pilgrims
A car bomb in Baghdad killed 13 Shia pilgrims during a religious ceremony, with ISIS claiming responsibility despite Iraqi officials disputing this. The attack comes…
Motahari: Khalighi Can Enter Parliament with a Few Months Delay
Ali Motahari discusses the case of Minoo Khalighi, whose election was invalidated by the Guardian Council. He suggests that the Supreme Leader's intervention could resolve…