April 2015
The Fate of Yas, Yani, and Shajarian; 'There Are No Banned Artists in the Ministry of Culture'
The Director General of the Music Office in Iran stated that there are no banned artists, emphasizing that all artists can submit their work for…
They Can Live in the Desert, But Not Anywhere Else
Ronald Sani's new book examines the Armenian Genocide, drawing on historical events from 1915 in the Ottoman Empire. He argues that the expulsion and extermination…
Afghanistan Parliament Grants Confidence Vote to Sixteen Proposed Ministers
The Afghan Parliament has approved sixteen ministers for the National Unity Government, nearly completing President Ashraf Ghani's cabinet. The Ministry of Defense remains without a…
Waiting for Dawn: The Conflict of Uncle Nowruz and Haji Firuz in Exile
The play 'Waiting for Dawn' by Mohsen Yelfani, featuring actors Houman Azarkolah and Hamid Daneshvar, explores the conflict between two traditional Iranian characters, Uncle Nowruz…
Iran Water Resources Management Company: Half of Dam Capacity is Empty
Iran's Water Resources Management Company has reported that half of the country's dam capacity is empty, with significant rainfall shortfalls impacting water supply for drinking,…