January 2015
Should We Fear Drought or Water Management Crisis?
Iran faces a severe water crisis exacerbated by drought and mismanagement of water resources, with predictions indicating that drought conditions could worsen significantly by 2050.…
Preliminary Results of Investigations into the Sydney Hostage Situation
The Sydney hostage situation resulted in the deaths of two hostages and the Iranian-born hostage-taker, Haron Monis. Initial investigations reveal that one hostage was killed…
Barack Obama: Meeting with Netanyahu Before Israeli Elections is 'Inappropriate'
President Obama rejected a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu before the upcoming Israeli elections, deeming it inappropriate. This decision reflects U.S. diplomatic policy and…
Israel to the UN: We Reserve the Right to Defend Ourselves Against Hezbollah
Israel has communicated to the UN that it will take necessary actions to defend itself against Hezbollah following an attack that killed two Israeli soldiers.…
International Reactions to the Death of the King of Saudi Arabia
King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia has passed away, prompting international leaders to express their condolences and praise his leadership. Notable figures such as Barack Obama,…
Hammond: Defeating ISIS in Iraq Will Take Up to 2 Years
British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond stated that defeating ISIS in Iraq will take up to two years, highlighting the current inadequacy of Iraqi military operations…
How Much Chance Do Reformists Have?
The reformists in Iran are attempting to re-establish their political presence by calling for free elections and protesting the restrictions on opposition leaders. Their recent…
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…
Mothers of the Land of Fire Protest Environmental Destruction in Italy
In Italy, environmental activists, including mothers who lost children to cancer, are protesting against poor waste management practices and raising awareness about environmental issues. Meanwhile,…
A Leftist Group Claims Responsibility for Suicide Attack in Istanbul
A leftist group in Turkey has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing at a police station in Istanbul, resulting in one police officer's death and…
The Islamic State is Attempting to Capture Areas Inside Lebanon
The Islamic State is attempting to capture villages in Lebanon's Qalamoun mountains, raising concerns of a potential civil war. Lebanese security forces are on high…
Over 90,000 People Killed in Syria and Iraq in 2014
In 2014, over 90,000 people were killed in the ongoing conflicts in Syria and Iraq, with significant civilian casualties reported. The Syrian Observatory for Human…
Head of Iran's Environmental Protection Organization Says No Project Should Be Implemented Without Environmental Assessment
The head of Iran's Environmental Protection Organization emphasizes the importance of environmental assessments for projects. A public poll questions the government's ability to prevent environmentally…