December 2014
ISIS Executed Nearly 2,000 People in Syria Over Six Months
The Islamic State executed 1,878 people in Syria over the last six months, primarily targeting civilians, including members of the Shaitat tribe. This report highlights…
Call for Global Efforts to Save Syria's Historical Heritage
The UN has called for global efforts to protect Syria's historical heritage, which has been severely damaged during the ongoing war. The report highlights the…
52 Civilians Killed in Syrian Army Airstrikes
Airstrikes by the Syrian army targeting ISIS have resulted in the deaths of 52 civilians, including children, raising concerns from the UN and human rights…
Allocation of Research Budget Following Recent Suicides in Masjed Soleiman
A committee has been formed in Masjed Soleiman to investigate recent suicides, with a budget of 20 million tomans allocated for research. The committee will…
Arson Attack on Mosque in Sweden Leaves Five Injured
An intentional fire at a mosque in Skellefteå, Sweden, injured five people and is being investigated as arson. The incident reflects the rising anti-immigrant sentiment…
Jordan Also Rejects Islamic State's Claim of Downing Fighter Jet
The Jordanian army has denied claims by the Islamic State that it shot down a Jordanian F-16 fighter jet. The U.S. Central Command also confirmed…
Pope Condemns Ruthless Persecution of Religious Minorities Worldwide
Pope Francis condemned the violence against religious minorities and children in his Christmas message, highlighting the suffering of Christians in Iraq and Syria. He called…
USA: The Jordanian Plane Was Not Shot Down by ISIS
The U.S. Central Command refuted claims by ISIS that they shot down a Jordanian F-16 and captured its pilot. Jordan confirmed the incident, but the…
Committee to Protect Journalists: At Least 60 Journalists Were Killed in 2014
The Committee to Protect Journalists reported that at least 60 journalists were killed globally in 2014, with a notable number being international journalists. The report…
Yazidi Teenage Girls: "Victims of ISIS Sexual Slavery"
Amnesty International's report reveals that Yazidi girls in Iraq have been victims of sexual slavery by ISIS, with many being underage and some committing suicide…
Lone Wolves: Personality Crisis or Extremism?
A man with a long history of severe mental illness attacked pedestrians in Dijon, France, while another man assaulted police officers in Joué-lès-Tours. Analysts are…
An 88-Year-Old Secular Politician Becomes President of Tunisia
Beji Caid Essebsi, an 88-year-old secular politician, has been elected president of Tunisia, winning over 55% of the votes against interim president Moncef Marzouki. This…
Advancement of Kurdish Peshmerga Forces in Iraq Marks a 'Strategic Victory'
Iraqi Kurdish Peshmerga forces have made significant advances in Sinjar, aided by U.S. air support, leading to the liberation of the area from ISIS control.…
Man in France Attacks Pedestrians with Car Shouting 'Allahu Akbar'
A man in Dijon, France, attacked pedestrians with a car while shouting 'Allahu Akbar', injuring 11 people. This incident follows another attack in which a…
Attack by assailant shouting Allahu Akbar injures three police officers in France
A 20-year-old man attacked three police officers in France while shouting Allahu Akbar, injuring them before being shot dead by police. The assailant was identified…
The Siege of Yazidis in Sinjar Mountains Broken by Peshmerga
The siege of Yazidis in the Sinjar Mountains has been broken by Kurdish Peshmerga forces with the support of US-led airstrikes, allowing hundreds of Yazidis…
The Presidents of the United States and Cuba Announce the Beginning of Diplomatic Normalization After Five Decades. Do You Think Such a Thing is Possible in the Relations Between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States?
The leaders of the U.S. and Cuba have initiated a process to normalize diplomatic relations after 50 years. The article poses a question about the…
Friday Prayer Leader of Rafsanjan: Baha'is are Impure
The Friday Prayer Leader of Rafsanjan, Hojjatoleslam Abbas Ramazani Pour, has made derogatory remarks about Baha'is, labeling them as impure and calling for their expulsion…
License Issued for a Rapper in Iran
Armin Zarei, a rapper known as 2afm, has become the first Persian rapper to receive a license from Iran's Ministry of Culture, amidst ongoing debates…
ISIS Intensifies Attacks to Capture Samarra
ISIS has intensified its attacks to capture Samarra, a significant Shia holy city, leading to warnings from Ayatollah Sistani and calls for stronger military action…
Being Different (7); They Do Not Accept Me as a Woman
Dr. Ju Gosling, a prominent figure in the disability rights movement, discusses the societal perceptions of disability and the harmful labels attached to disabled individuals.…
Overview of Human Rights Situation in Iran
On International Human Rights Day, the UN and human rights organizations accuse Iran of extensive human rights violations, which Iranian officials deny. This highlights ongoing…
ISIS in Some Areas of Iraq is in a 'Defensive Position'
General James Terry announced that ISIS is losing ground in Iraq and is in a defensive position, while the U.S. and coalition forces are increasing…
The Proposal for Provincial Elections in Parliament: Reasons for Supporters and Opponents
The Iranian parliament is considering a proposal for provincial elections, with 169 representatives initially supporting it. Despite previous setbacks, the urgency of the proposal was…