August 2016
UN: The Number of Victims of the Yemen War Reaches Ten Thousand
The UN reports that the death toll from the Yemen civil war has surpassed ten thousand, nearly double previous estimates. Jamie McGoldrick, the UN humanitarian…
The Kidney Transplant Cycle in Iran
Iran has a unique system for kidney transplants that allows for the purchase of kidneys from living donors, effectively eliminating waiting times for patients. Critics…
Putin Calls Ban on Paralympic Participation 'Unethical and Inhumane'
Vladimir Putin condemned the ban on Russian athletes from the Paralympics as unethical and announced plans to hold similar competitions in Russia. This situation highlights…
Rio 2016 Ends; Iran Finishes 25th with Eight Medals
Iran finished the Rio 2016 Olympics in 25th place with eight medals, including a historic bronze by female taekwondo athlete Kimia Alizadeh. This performance marks…
Twitter Suspends 235,000 More Accounts for 'Promoting Terrorism'
Twitter has suspended 235,000 accounts for promoting terrorism, bringing the total to 360,000 since 2015. The company is under pressure to balance free speech with…
Rio 2016: Protests Over Behdad Salimi's Disqualification
Behdad Salimi was disqualified from the Rio 2016 Olympics after judges rejected his clean and jerk attempts despite setting a world record. This led to…
Michael Phelps Breaks 2000-Year-Old Olympic Record
Michael Phelps has broken a 2000-year-old Olympic record by winning his 13th individual gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. This achievement surpasses the previous…
Iran's Second Gold Medal at Rio Olympics Goes to Sohrab Moradi
Sohrab Moradi won Iran's second gold medal at the Rio Olympics in the 94 kg weightlifting category, elevating Iran's position in the medal rankings. Ali…
Kianoush Rostami Wins Iran's 16th Olympic Gold Medal in History
Kianoush Rostami won Iran's 16th Olympic gold medal by lifting a total of 396 kg in weightlifting, setting new Olympic records. This victory marks a…
Australia Accuses Refugees of Providing 'False Reports' on Sexual Abuse
Australia's immigration authorities have accused refugees of fabricating reports of sexual abuse in offshore detention camps, following a Guardian report detailing such allegations, especially against…
44% Increase in Bank Loans in Spring of This Year
Iran's banking network has seen a 44% increase in loans disbursed in spring 2016 compared to the previous year, with significant allocations to the service…
Sa'di's Love in Britain; Interview with Homayoun Katouzian
Homayoun Katouzian has released a new English translation of Sa'di's ghazals titled 'Sa'di in Love,' aiming to elevate the poet's recognition internationally. The book, illustrated…
Iran's Gas Industry Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Iran's gas industry celebrates its 50th anniversary, highlighting a significant increase in gas consumption and production over the decades. Despite being the largest holder of…