June 2015
Facebook Identifies You; Even Without Seeing Your Face
Facebook is testing new software that can identify individuals without needing to see their faces, using physical attributes instead. This raises significant privacy concerns as…
NASA Prepares to Defend Earth
NASA and the U.S. Nuclear Security Agency have signed an agreement to collaborate on a planetary defense system to divert celestial objects from colliding with…
Same-Sex Marriage Declared Legal Across the United States
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex marriage is legal nationwide, allowing same-sex couples to register their marriages regardless of their state. This landmark…
Obama's Major Victory with Supreme Court's Approval of Healthcare Law
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act, allowing subsidies for health insurance to continue for millions of Americans. This ruling is a significant…
Islamic State Group Attacks Kobani Again
The Islamic State group has resumed attacks on the Kurdish cities of Kobani and Hasakah in Syria, capturing several villages and resulting in numerous casualties.…
Iran Must Answer Questions About Its Past Nuclear Research
John Kerry has communicated with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, emphasizing that Iran must address questions about its past nuclear research if it seeks…
The Host Encouraging the U.S. Volleyball Team Talks About the Matches Between Iran and the U.S.
Mark Shurman discusses the challenges of rallying support for the U.S. volleyball team in front of a crowd that includes many Iranian supporters. This highlights…
Coalition Conducts 21 Airstrikes in Iraq and Syria Against ISIS
The U.S.-led coalition conducted 21 airstrikes against ISIS in Iraq and Syria, targeting various positions and destroying significant assets. This operation highlights ongoing military efforts…
WikiLeaks to Release 500,000 Documents on Saudi Arabia
WikiLeaks has announced the release of over 500,000 documents related to Saudi Arabia, including sensitive communications and reports from the Saudi government. This release raises…
CIA Did Not Know in Advance That al-Wuhayshi Would Be Targeted
The CIA was unaware that Nasser al-Wuhayshi, al-Qaeda's number two, would be targeted in a drone strike. His death is seen as a significant blow…
Al-Qaeda's Number Two Leader Killed in U.S. Airstrike in Yemen
Nasser al-Wuhayshi, the number two leader of Al-Qaeda, was reportedly killed in a U.S. drone strike in Yemen, marking a significant blow to the organization.…
Officials with Classified Information Are Not Allowed to Use Smartphones
Gholamreza Jalali announced that Iranian officials with classified information are prohibited from using smartphones due to security concerns. A guideline is being prepared for this…
Obama Orders Deployment of 450 More Military Advisors to Iraq
The U.S. is deploying 450 additional military advisors to Iraq to assist in training the Iraqi army amidst rising attacks from ISIS. This decision follows…
US Airstrikes Have Killed '10,000' ISIS Militants So Far
U.S. airstrikes have reportedly killed over 10,000 ISIS militants in the past nine months, according to Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Despite these claims, ISIS…
U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Hijab-Wearing Woman in Abercrombie Case
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Muslim woman whose job application was denied due to her hijab, highlighting issues of religious discrimination…
Highlights from the First Match Between Iran and the USA Volleyball Teams
The Iranian volleyball team lost to the U.S. team 3-1 in their first match of the World League held in Los Angeles. The support from…