March 2019
Agnès Varda; From the French New Wave to a Film in Iran
Agnès Varda, a pioneering French filmmaker and key figure of the New Wave, passed away at 90 shortly after receiving a lifetime achievement award. Her…
The Number of 'Hikikomori' Among Japanese Adults Surpasses That of Youth
The Japanese government has reported that over 613,000 adults aged 40 to 64 have become hikikomori, a phenomenon previously thought to primarily affect youth. This…
170 People Killed in Nowruz Accidents
In the past week, 170 people have died in road accidents in Iran, with significant increases in casualties compared to previous years. Officials attribute the…
Will Increasing Workers' Wages Enhance Purchasing Power?
The Iranian Supreme Labor Council approved a 37% increase in the minimum wage for workers for the upcoming solar year, raising concerns about the actual…
The World Wide Web Turns 30: What Did We Want and What Happened?
Tim Berners-Lee marked the 30th anniversary of the World Wide Web, expressing concerns over hate speech, privacy issues, and state-sponsored hacking. He advocates for a…
121% Inflation of Imported Goods to Iran
Iran's imported goods have seen a staggering 122% inflation in the fall of this year compared to last year, with the dollar price increasing significantly…
Khamenei's Representative: Iranian Graduates Should Not Return to the Country to Avoid Disappointment
Abu Muhammad Mortezavi, a representative of Khamenei, advised Iranian graduates abroad to remain in their host countries to avoid disappointment in Iran's job market. He…
Three Labor Organizations: The Minimum Wage for Workers Should Be Seven Million Tomans
Three independent labor organizations in Iran are demanding a minimum monthly wage of seven million tomans for workers, citing the rising cost of living. They…
Keeping a Pet Lion Cost a Czech Citizen His Life
A Czech man was killed by his pet lion, which led to police shooting both the male and female lions. Michal Prašek had kept the…
Vatican to Reveal Secrets of World War II?
Pope Francis announced the opening of Vatican archives from the papacy of Pius XII, which may clarify the Church's actions during World War II, especially…
The Best-Selling Electric Cars in the World
The Nissan Leaf is the best-selling electric car globally, with 360,000 units sold by the end of 2018. Other notable models include the Tesla Model…
Tens of Thousands Demonstrate in Algeria Against Bouteflika's Re-election Bid
Tens of thousands protested in Algeria against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's bid for a fifth term, marking the largest demonstrations to date against his candidacy. The…