November 2014
Switzerland Seeks 30% Female Representation in Management Positions
The Swiss government has proposed a draft bill aiming for at least 30% female representation in management positions. While compliance is not mandatory, the initiative…
Three Members of Rouhani's Government Emphasize the Need for Complete Elimination of Petrochemical Gasoline
Three members of Rouhani's government and the head of the National Standards Organization have called for the complete elimination of petrochemical gasoline due to its…
Turkey Bans Media Coverage of Investigations into Former Ministers' Corruption
A Turkish court has banned media coverage of parliamentary investigations into corruption allegations against four former ministers, a move criticized by opposition leaders as protecting…
Deputy Minister of Industry: 14,000 Factories Have Closed in Iran
The Deputy Minister of Industry in Iran announced that 14,000 industrial units have ceased operations over the past 15 years, primarily due to liquidity issues…
Zarif: We Want to Reach an Agreement in the Shortest Possible Time
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif announced efforts to reach a nuclear agreement quickly after a seven-month extension of negotiations. U.S. Secretary of State John…
Russia's $140 Billion Loss from Falling Oil Prices and Western Sanctions
Russia is facing significant economic losses due to falling oil prices and Western sanctions, with estimates of annual losses reaching $140 billion. The Finance Minister…
Kerry and Fabius: Significant Differences Remain for Achieving Nuclear Agreement
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius highlighted ongoing significant differences in nuclear negotiations with Iran, despite a shared desire…
Oman's Minister of Foreign Affairs Makes 'Unofficial' Visit to Iran
Yusuf bin Alawi, Oman's Minister of Foreign Affairs, made an unofficial visit to Iran to discuss bilateral relations and regional issues, including terrorism and the…
France: Key Questions About the Nuclear Agreement with Iran Remain
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius expressed cautious optimism about a nuclear agreement with Iran by the upcoming deadline, but emphasized that key questions remain unresolved.…