January 2015
Electronic Bracelets for Monitoring 10,000 Iranian Prisoners
Iran's parliament has approved the use of electronic bracelets to monitor 10,000 prisoners who are either on leave or working in open prisons. This initiative…
Closure of 'Violating' Exchange Offices in Tehran
The Central Bank of Iran has closed several unlicensed exchange offices in Tehran, citing new regulations that require proper licensing and regular reporting of currency…
AFC Rejects Iran's Protest
The AFC has rejected Iran's protest regarding the eligibility of Iraqi player Ala Abdul Zahra, who is alleged to have a doping history. As a…
German Leaders Attend Muslim Gathering to Promote Tolerance
German leaders, including Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Joachim Gauck, attended a Muslim gathering in Berlin to promote tolerance following anti-Islam protests in Dresden. The…
Jahangir Gol: The Politicization of Religion is the Greatest Threat to Global Peace
Jahangir Gol discusses the dangers of religious fanaticism and its politicization, emphasizing that such trends threaten global peace. He reflects on recent violent events and…
French President: These Extremists Have No Connection to Islam
French President Francois Hollande condemned the extremists involved in the recent Paris attacks, asserting they have no ties to Islam. He called for national unity…
Rouhani's Call to Condemn Hostile Shia and Sunni Channels
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for a unified condemnation of television channels that incite division between Shia and Sunni Muslims. His remarks follow the…
Discovery of the Fifth Piece of AirAsia Plane; Divers Face Operational Difficulties
A fifth piece of the crashed AirAsia plane has been discovered, but adverse weather conditions are delaying recovery efforts for victims and the black box.…
Poll: One Third of Germans Support Protests Against 'Islamization'
A recent poll indicates that one-third of Germans support protests against the perceived 'Islamization' of their country, with the PEGIDA movement gaining traction. This reflects…
Two Large Pieces of AirAsia Plane Found
Searchers have found two large pieces of the AirAsia plane that crashed into the sea while traveling from Indonesia to Singapore, along with an oil…
Jahānbaghlou: Modern Society is the Result of Human Self-Reflection and Autonomy
Ramin Jahānbaghlou discusses the complex concept of modernity, emphasizing its philosophical roots and the historical context of its development over the past 500 years. He…
Dozens Killed and Injured in New Year's Celebration in Shanghai
A crowd surge during New Year's celebrations in Shanghai resulted in at least 35 deaths and 42 injuries, triggered by someone throwing fake dollar bills…