January 2016
Parliament Elections; Rouhani's Government Demands and IRGC Concerns
As Iran approaches parliamentary elections, President Rouhani calls for broader candidate participation, while IRGC leaders express concerns about their influence. Analysts suggest that the IRGC…
Zika May Become a 'More Dangerous' Threat Than Ebola
Health experts are warning that the Zika virus could pose a greater threat than Ebola, particularly due to its asymptomatic nature, making tracking difficult. The…
Driverless Bus Hits the Roads of the Netherlands
A driverless electric bus has successfully completed a trial on public roads in the Netherlands, marking a significant advancement in public transportation technology. The project…
Parliamentarians' Correspondence Against Hassan Rouhani's Critical Remarks
Hassan Rouhani's critical comments about the Guardian Council have sparked significant backlash from conservative parliamentarians, who have expressed their discontent through letters. They accuse his…
How Do We Judge Others?
Dr. Amy Cuddy's new book explores how first impressions are formed based on trust and respect, emphasizing the importance of warmth over competence in personal…
Efforts of Reformists to Remain in the Electoral Scene
Reformist groups in Iran are pushing back against the Guardian Council's disqualifications of candidates for the parliamentary elections, insisting they will participate in the elections…
U.S. Army Pursues Brain-Computer Interface Technology
The U.S. Army is developing a brain-computer interface technology through a new program aimed at directly connecting the human nervous system to computers. This initiative…
Red Crosses and the Weight of Parliamentary Elections
The Guardian Council's disqualifications of nearly all reformist candidates have sparked criticism from President Rouhani while receiving the Supreme Leader's endorsement. This situation raises questions…
Ashraf Boroujerdi: We Have Candidates Among Conservatives 'United with Reforms'
Ashraf Boroujerdi, a reformist activist, revealed that there are candidates among conservatives aligned with reformists for the upcoming parliamentary elections. This comes amid widespread disqualifications…
At least five killed in attack on police station in Turkey
A car bomb exploded at a police station in Diyarbakir, Turkey, killing at least five and injuring 39, with reports indicating that the PKK is…
Ayatollah Yazdi: The Determination of Ijtihad in the Assembly of Experts is Solely the Authority of the Guardianship Council Scholars
Ayatollah Mohammad Yazdi asserted that only the Guardianship Council scholars can determine the ijtihad of candidates for the Assembly of Experts, amid discussions about Hassan…
Call by Political Activists to Abolish the Guardian Council's Supervisory Authority
Political and civil activists have called for the abolition of the Guardian Council's supervisory authority, while a former parliament member criticized the Council's interpretation of…
Interview with Ahmad Montazeri on the Proposal for 'National Reconciliation in Iran'
Hosseini Ansari-Rad has called on Supreme Leader Khamenei to address unresolved disputes from the 2009 elections and to free political prisoners. This letter critiques the…
The Hollywood Dream of El Chapo Guzmán
El Chapo Guzmán, the infamous Mexican drug lord, was arrested while attempting to escape through a tunnel. His recent interview with Sean Penn, where he…
Guardian Council: The eligibility of absent candidates in the Assembly of Experts exam may be confirmed
The Guardian Council has indicated that candidates who did not participate in the Assembly of Experts exam may still have their qualifications confirmed. This comes…
The Real King Kong Went Extinct Due to Climate Change
Gigantopithecus, the largest ape, went extinct due to its inability to adapt to dietary changes caused by climate change. This extinction highlights the impact of…