November 2016
Mahmoud Abbas Remains Leader of Fatah Movement
Mahmoud Abbas has been re-elected as the leader of the Fatah movement during its congress in Ramallah, marking his continued leadership despite declining popularity and…
Iran Water Resources Company: Rainfall has decreased by 75% at the beginning of the water year
Iran's Water Resources Management Company reports a dramatic 75% decrease in rainfall since the start of the water year, raising concerns about water supply and…
UN Secretary-General's Request to Russia and the US for Nuclear Disarmament Dialogue
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged Russia and the US to engage in serious discussions to reduce their nuclear arsenals, which constitute 95% of the world's…
NATO's Protest and Russia's Response to the Deployment of Russian Missiles in Kaliningrad
NATO has condemned Russia's deployment of missiles in Kaliningrad as a hostile act, while Russia claims it is a defensive response to NATO's actions. This…
Sexual Relations in Iran: Pleasure Seeking or Childbearing?
The article discusses the implications of Iran's Comprehensive Population and Family Plan, which aims to increase birth rates but has led to concerns about women's…
25,000 People in Iran Need Organ Transplants
Over 25,000 people in Iran are awaiting organ transplants, with 7 to 10 individuals dying daily due to a lack of available organs. The Ministry…
Death of Over Five Thousand Birds Due to H5N8 Avian Influenza Around Tehran
Iran has reported the death of over 5,600 birds due to the H5N8 avian influenza virus around Tehran, prompting investigations into the outbreak. The Ministry…
Brief Conversation Between Obama and Putin on the Sidelines of APEC Summit in Peru
U.S. President Obama and Russian President Putin had a brief four-minute meeting at the APEC summit, focusing on the crises in Syria and Ukraine. The…
Hawking: Consider Migration from Earth
Stephen Hawking emphasized the need for humanity to consider migration from Earth to ensure survival in the future during a speech at Oxford University. He…
92,000 People Get Cancer Annually in Iran
Iran's Deputy Minister of Health reported that 92,000 people are diagnosed with cancer annually, attributing the rise to increased life expectancy, environmental factors, and lifestyle…
Concerns Raised Over Drinking Water Supply in Isfahan
The Iranian Ministry of Energy has expressed concerns about the drinking water supply in Isfahan due to ongoing drought and increasing water consumption. Deputy Minister…
7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes New Zealand; Tsunami Warning Issued
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck New Zealand, leading to tsunami warnings and mass evacuations. Emergency services are on alert as the earthquake's impact is still…
Death of IRIB Journalist Coincides with Syrian Forces' Advance in Western Aleppo
Mohsen Khazaei, an Iranian journalist, was killed while reporting in Aleppo as Syrian government forces made significant territorial gains against opposition fighters. The incident highlights…
Iran's Central Bank Increases Allowed Currency Entry Limit to $10,000
Iran's Central Bank has doubled the limit for travelers bringing currency into the country from $5,000 to $10,000, effective December 1. This change aims to…
Ministry of Health: Life Expectancy in Iran is 74 Years
The Iranian Ministry of Health announced that life expectancy in Iran has reached 74 years, with projections indicating a rise in elderly population. This highlights…
Motahari: The Leader's Opinion is to Continue House Arrest, Other Officials Do Not Intervene
Ali Motahari, Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, stated that the continuation of house arrest for opposition leaders is based on the Supreme Leader's opinion,…
Explosion Near Shia Imams' Shrine in Samarra; 10 Iranians Killed
A car explosion near the shrine of Shia Imams in Samarra, Iraq, killed 10 Iranian pilgrims and injured around 60 others, while a suicide bombing…
Medvedev Ahead of Trip to Israel: S-300 Delivery to Iran Will Not Affect Relations with Israel
Dmitry Medvedev, the Russian Prime Minister, stated that the delivery of the S-300 missile system to Iran will not affect Russia-Israel relations during his upcoming…
Iran Halts Electricity Exports to Turkey Due to $200 Million Debt
Iran has halted electricity exports to Turkey due to a $200 million debt owed by a Turkish company. Discussions are ongoing to recover the debt…
Explosion in Diyarbakir, Turkey Leaves at Least Eight Dead
A significant explosion in Diyarbakir, Turkey, has resulted in eight deaths and one hundred injuries, with local officials attributing responsibility to the PKK. This incident…
Iraqi Forces Enter East Mosul; Street Fighting with ISIS Militants Begins
Iraqi forces have entered Mosul for the first time in two years, initiating street fighting with ISIS militants. The operation aims to cut off ISIS…