December 2016
Basij Sports Against Women's Wrestling
Davood Azarnoush, head of the Basij Sports Organization, opposes women's wrestling in Iran, arguing it contradicts cultural and religious values. Rasoul Khadem defends the inclusion…
Google's Revolution in the Automotive Industry
Google has unveiled its first self-driving car, a 2017 hybrid Chrysler Pacifica, developed in collaboration with Fiat. This vehicle aims to revolutionize the automotive industry…
Seven Killed in Two Explosions Outside the Kurdistan Democratic Party Office Near Erbil
Two explosions near the Kurdistan Democratic Party office in Koysanjq, Erbil, resulted in at least seven deaths, including party members and a child. The attacks…
A Member of Parliament Criticizes 'Secrecy' in Announcing Social Damage Statistics
Abdolreza Azizi, a member of the Iranian Parliament, criticized the government's secrecy regarding social damage statistics, particularly concerning the rise of AIDS. He called for…
Monthly Subsidy of 11 Dollars
The article critiques the targeted subsidy law in Iran, highlighting its failure to achieve intended economic reforms and social support goals. It discusses the law's…
The Detainees in Pasargad Had No Lawyer and Their Sentences Were Announced Verbally
74 detainees commemorating Cyrus in Pasargad were sentenced to prison without legal representation, and their sentences were announced verbally. The Iranian judiciary has not officially…
Deep Gender Gap in Employment of University Students and Graduates
The article discusses the significant gender gap in employment among university students and graduates in Iran, highlighting that despite an increase in female education, women's…
Israel: We Were Aware of Iran's Stake in the German Submarine Manufacturer
Israel's Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman confirmed that the country was aware of Iran's stake in the German submarine manufacturer ThyssenKrupp before signing a contract for…
A Court in Nigeria Orders the Release of Imprisoned Shiite Leader
A Nigerian federal court has ordered the release of Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, after more than a year of…
Member of Parliament: Russia's Use of Nojeh Base Was a Mistake
Iranian parliament members are debating the implications of Russia's use of the Nojeh airbase, with some labeling it a mistake while others see it as…
Continued Growth of Underground Churches in Iran
The growth of underground churches in Iran continues despite government repression, with hundreds converting to Christianity. This trend is largely driven by disillusioned youth seeking…
"Nafas"; A Little Girl, Revolution, and War
"Nafas," a film by Narges Abyar, explores a young girl's life during pivotal moments in Iranian history, focusing on her innocence amidst the chaos of…