April 2018
Fire at Former 'Trump Tower' in Baku
A fire broke out at the former Trump Tower in Baku, Azerbaijan, which has been ongoing since Saturday. The building was previously associated with Donald…
Health Ministry Official: 60 Percent of AIDS Patients Are Unaware of Their Condition
The Iranian Health Ministry reports that 60% of AIDS patients are unaware of their condition, with a significant number of infections occurring among young adults.…
Three More Palestinians Killed in Ongoing Protests at Gaza Border
Three Palestinians were killed during protests at the Gaza-Israel border, raising the death toll to 41 amid ongoing clashes. The UN has criticized Israel for…
Reverse Age Gap in Marriage: Challenges and Judgments
The article discusses the phenomenon of reverse age gap marriages in Iran, where women are significantly older than their male partners. Experts debate the implications…
A Van in Toronto Ran Over Several Pedestrians
A van in Toronto ran over several pedestrians, with initial reports indicating between five to ten injuries. The driver has been arrested, and the area…
32 Chinese Citizens Killed in Bus Accident in North Korea
A bus accident in North Korea resulted in the deaths of 32 Chinese tourists and four North Korean citizens, with two others critically injured. This…
Iran's Energy Minister: 334 Cities with 35 Million People Face Water Stress
Iran's Energy Minister has warned that 334 cities, home to 35 million people, are facing severe water stress this year, marking the toughest water supply…
U.S. and Russian Military Commanders Discuss NATO and Syria in Baku
U.S. and Russian military leaders met in Baku to discuss military activities in Europe and Syria, marking their first meeting since 2013. The discussions focused…
Theism or Atheism; Which is Rational?
The program discusses the rationality of theism and atheism with two philosophers presenting arguments for each side. Yaser Mirdamadi defends theism while Zuhair Bagheri Noeparast…
Erdogan Announces Early Elections in Turkey to Be Held in July
Turkish President Erdogan announced early presidential and parliamentary elections to be held on June 24, 2018, a year earlier than planned. This decision follows discussions…
Court Issues Ruling to Block Telegram in Russia
A Russian court has ruled to block Telegram after the app refused to share encryption keys with authorities, citing the need for access in investigations.…
Dutch Foreign Ministry Issues Security Warning for Travel to Iran
The Dutch Foreign Ministry has issued a cybersecurity warning for travelers to Iran, Russia, and Turkey, advising them to avoid bringing sensitive information on their…
Return of Rasoul Khadem to the Wrestling Federation, Maintaining Previous Positions
Rasoul Khadem has returned to the Wrestling Federation after being urged by members to do so, despite previously resigning over the lack of action against…
Russia Calls US Sanctions 'Unacceptable'; Ruble Value Decreases
Russia has condemned new US sanctions as unacceptable and illegal, while the ruble's value has dropped significantly. The sanctions target influential Russian figures and companies…
Turkey to Deport Approximately 600 Afghan Refugees Back to Afghanistan
Turkey plans to deport around 600 Afghan refugees back to Afghanistan due to illegal entry, citing ongoing terrorism and economic issues in Afghanistan. Human rights…
Kremlin Condemns Closure of Russian Media Accounts on Facebook
The Kremlin condemned Facebook's removal of Russian media accounts, labeling it as censorship and a hostile act. Dmitry Peskov expressed regret over the decision, which…
An Iranian-American Lawyer Appointed as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce
Nazak Nikakhtar, an Iranian-American lawyer, has been appointed as the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce, officially sworn in on April 2. This…
China Responds to New US Tariffs: We Will Retaliate
The US has imposed a 25% tariff on 1,300 Chinese goods, prompting China to announce retaliatory measures. This escalation in trade tensions is part of…
Microsoft Seeks New Avenues
Microsoft is facing a decline in Windows usage and is seeking new business opportunities by focusing on cloud computing and artificial intelligence. The company aims…