October 2015
Farewell to Ken Taylor, the Savior of American Embassy Employees in Tehran
Ken Taylor, the former Canadian ambassador who sheltered American embassy staff during the 1979 hostage crisis, passed away at 81 due to cancer. His funeral…
7.9% Decrease in Water Reserves of Iran's Dams
Iran's dam water reserves have decreased by 7.9% compared to last year, reflecting a severe drought affecting the country. The Karkheh Dam, the largest earthen…
120,000 People Displaced in Syria Due to Russian Airstrikes
The UN reports that over 120,000 people have been displaced in Syria due to recent Russian airstrikes, primarily affecting regions like Idlib, Hama, and Aleppo.…
Possible Outbreak of Peste des Petits Ruminants in Qazvin Province
The Environmental Protection Organization in Iran has reported potential cases of Peste des Petits Ruminants in Qazvin Province after discovering carcasses of wild goats. This…
Negotiations for U.S. Defense Aid to Israel Resume
Negotiations for U.S. defense aid to Israel have resumed after being suspended due to Israeli dissatisfaction with the Iran nuclear deal. This comes as both…
85 Percent of Iran's Water Resources Have Been Used
Iran's Environmental Protection Organization has reported that 85% of the country's water resources are depleted due to excessive use. Officials warn that if current trends…
The Area of Forests in Northern Iran Has 'Halved' Over Half a Century
The Iranian Department of the Environment reports a significant decline in forest areas in northern Iran, with forests halving in size over the past fifty…
Russian Embassy in Damascus Targeted by Two Mortars
The Russian embassy in Damascus was hit by mortar fire during a gathering of Assad supporters. While no casualties have been reported, the incident follows…
Rohani's Government and the Environment
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani reiterated his government's commitment to environmental issues at the UN, claiming it prioritizes sustainable development amidst rising extremism. Critics argue that…
The Extinction of Dinosaurs Due to Two Simultaneous Disasters
New research suggests that the extinction of dinosaurs was caused by the simultaneous impact of a massive asteroid and extensive volcanic eruptions in India. This…
A New Theory on the Nature of Dark Matter
Scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have developed a new model of dark matter that suggests it was detectable in the early universe. This theory…
UN Condemns Attack on Kunduz Hospital; Obama: We Will Investigate
The UN condemned an airstrike on a hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan, that killed at least 19, likely conducted by US forces. President Obama promised a…
Death of at least 9 Médecins Sans Frontières members in Kunduz hospital bombing
At least 9 members of Médecins Sans Frontières were killed in a bombing of a hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan, amid ongoing conflict as the Taliban…