January 2015
Arrest of Man Who Entered Television Studio in the Netherlands with a Gun
A 19-year-old man entered a Dutch television studio with a fake gun, demanding to speak on air. He was arrested without incident, and it was…
Analysis of Iran's Leader Advisor's Visit to Moscow and Meeting with Putin
Ali Akbar Velayati, Iran's international affairs advisor, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss political and economic cooperation as well as nuclear negotiations. The…
Preliminary Results of Investigations into the Sydney Hostage Situation
The Sydney hostage situation resulted in the deaths of two hostages and the Iranian-born hostage-taker, Haron Monis. Initial investigations reveal that one hostage was killed…
Pentagon: The U.S. Has Established Contact with Houthis in Yemen
The U.S. has begun communicating with various factions in Yemen, including the Houthis, amid a fragile political situation following the resignation of Yemen's president. This…
Litvinenko, former Russian intelligence officer, likely 'was poisoned twice'
New evidence reveals that Alexander Litvinenko was poisoned twice with radioactive plutonium before his death in 2006, contradicting previous beliefs. This case continues to strain…
Two Mortars Fired from Syrian Territory into the Golan Heights
Two mortars were fired from Syria into the Golan Heights, prompting an Israeli artillery response. This incident follows the recent killing of an IRGC general…
The U.S. Embassy in Yemen Has Closed
The U.S. has closed its embassy in Yemen due to security concerns following the resignation of the Yemeni president and ongoing instability. The closure comes…
King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia has passed away. Will relations between Tehran and Riyadh change with his successor in the coming weeks or months?
King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia has died, prompting speculation about the future of Iran-Saudi relations under his successor. A recent survey shows mixed opinions on…
The Past and Present of Auschwitz: A Factory of Death
The article discusses the historical significance of Auschwitz as a symbol of the Holocaust and the violence against humanity. It recounts the events surrounding the…
Shia Houthi Rebels and the President of Yemen Reach 'Agreement'
The President of Yemen, Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi, has reached an agreement with Houthi rebels to cease hostilities and grant them more authority in governance. This…
New Technology for Treating Spinal Cord Injuries
A new technology called 'e-Dura' has been developed to reconnect severed nerve cells to the spinal cord, preventing rejection by the body. This breakthrough has…
"Dozens of Civilians" Killed in Airstrike by Bashar al-Assad's Forces
An airstrike by Syrian government forces on a livestock market in al-Khansaa resulted in at least 65 civilian deaths, with reports suggesting the toll could…
Australia: Protest Movement of Refugees Comes to an End
Protests by refugees in Australia and Papua New Guinea have reportedly ended, but many continue their hunger strike under dire health conditions. The situation raises…
Houthi Shiites Besiege the House of Yemen's Prime Minister
Houthi militants besieged the house of Yemen's Prime Minister Khaled Bahah shortly after a ceasefire was announced. This escalation follows intense fighting in Sanaa and…
Ceasefire After Hours of Intense Fighting in Yemen's Capital
A ceasefire has been established in Sana'a, Yemen, after intense fighting between Houthi militants and government forces, described as an attempted coup. The clashes erupted…
Millions Gather to Meet Pope Francis in the Philippines
Millions of Filipinos gathered to meet Pope Francis despite ongoing storms, with expectations of up to 6 million attendees for the mass. This visit highlights…
Strong Opposition from the U.S. to ICC Criminal Investigations Regarding Israel
The U.S. has expressed strong opposition to the ICC's decision to investigate Israel for alleged war crimes in Palestinian territories. This development follows a request…
Australian Immigration Minister's Reaction to Protests by Hundreds of Refugees on Manus Island
Australian Immigration Minister Peter Dutton expressed concern over protests by refugees on Manus Island, where many have gone on hunger strike and sewn their lips…
Zarif and Kerry Likely to Meet Again in Paris on Friday
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif are likely to meet again in Paris on Friday, following a six-hour…
North Korea Proposes Direct Dialogue with the U.S.
North Korea has proposed direct negotiations with the U.S. to suspend its nuclear programs in exchange for halting U.S.-South Korea military exercises. The U.S. has…
Obama: Palestinian accession to the International Criminal Court is not constructive
Barack Obama communicated to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu that the Palestinian Authority's bid to join the International Criminal Court is not constructive and undermines trust…
Traffic Accident in Pakistan Claims at Least 57 Lives
A tragic traffic accident in Pakistan resulted in at least 57 deaths, including women and children, after a bus collided with a fuel tanker. The…
Boko Haram Uses 10-Year-Old Girl for Suicide Attack, Killing 20
Boko Haram carried out a suicide attack using a 10-year-old girl in Nigeria, resulting in at least 20 deaths and numerous injuries. This incident highlights…
Two Suicide Bombings in Tripoli, Lebanon Leave at Least Seven Dead
Two suicide bombings in Tripoli, Lebanon, resulted in at least seven deaths and over twenty injuries, occurring in an Alawite neighborhood. The attacks highlight ongoing…
185 Iranian Journalists: We Stand with the Victims of Charlie Hebdo and Freedom Seekers
185 Iranian journalists issued a statement condemning the Charlie Hebdo attack, asserting that violence against freedom of expression is unacceptable. They expressed solidarity with the…
Mothers of the Land of Fire Protest Environmental Destruction in Italy
In Italy, environmental activists, including mothers who lost children to cancer, are protesting against poor waste management practices and raising awareness about environmental issues. Meanwhile,…
Signals from the AirAsia Black Box Have Been Received
Signals from the black box of the AirAsia plane that crashed in Indonesia have been received, marking a significant step in the investigation into the…
Discovery of Earth-like Planets Outside the Solar System
NASA has discovered three or four Earth-like planets outside the solar system, located in the Goldilocks Zone, which could potentially support liquid water. However, these…
Dozens Killed and Wounded in Bomb Explosion in Yemen's Capital
A car bomb exploded in Sana'a, Yemen, killing at least 15 and injuring over 40, as people gathered for police recruitment. This incident highlights ongoing…
A Leftist Group Claims Responsibility for Suicide Attack in Istanbul
A leftist group in Turkey has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing at a police station in Istanbul, resulting in one police officer's death and…
Who is 'Bikare' and What is 'Bikaregi'?
The Iranian Deputy Minister of Cooperatives reports that over seven million Iranians are classified as 'bikare', meaning they are neither employed nor seeking work. Sociologist…
Confrontation Between Supporters and Opponents of the Anti-Islam Movement in Germany
On January 15, 2015, 18,000 demonstrators protested against the 'Islamization' of Europe in Dresden, Germany, while counter-protests occurred in several cities. The anti-Islam group Pegida…
Fingerprint Theft Using a 'Regular Digital Camera'
Hacker Jan Kreissler claims to have copied the fingerprint of German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen using a regular digital camera and software. This…
U.S. Oil Prices Fall Below $50 Per Barrel
Global oil prices have fallen below $50 per barrel for the first time in over five years, with significant impacts on stock markets and the…
Boko Haram Captures Military Base in Northern Nigeria
Boko Haram has captured a military base in Baga, Nigeria, leading to casualties and destruction. The attack highlights the ongoing violence and instability in the…
Netanyahu: We Will Not Allow Our Soldiers to Be Taken to the International Criminal Court
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has vowed to prevent Israeli soldiers from being prosecuted by the International Criminal Court following the Palestinian Authority's request for membership.…
Discovery of the Fifth Piece of AirAsia Plane; Divers Face Operational Difficulties
A fifth piece of the crashed AirAsia plane has been discovered, but adverse weather conditions are delaying recovery efforts for victims and the black box.…
Israel to 'Stop' Tax Payments to Palestinians
Israel has decided to stop tax payments to the Palestinians, amounting to approximately $127 million, in response to their request to join the International Criminal…
Poll: One Third of Germans Support Protests Against 'Islamization'
A recent poll indicates that one-third of Germans support protests against the perceived 'Islamization' of their country, with the PEGIDA movement gaining traction. This reflects…
Palestine Submits Request for Membership in the International Criminal Court
Palestine has officially submitted its request for membership in the International Criminal Court, despite opposition from Israel and the United States. This move could allow…
North Korean Leader: We Can Engage in Dialogue if Seoul Wishes
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un expressed readiness for high-level talks with South Korea if they are sincere in their desire for dialogue. This comes after…
Iranian Scientist Who Fought Against Ebola
Pardis Sabeti, an Iranian-American scientist at Harvard, was recognized by Time magazine in 2014 for her efforts in combating the Ebola virus. Her research focuses…
Dozens Killed and Injured in New Year's Celebration in Shanghai
A crowd surge during New Year's celebrations in Shanghai resulted in at least 35 deaths and 42 injuries, triggered by someone throwing fake dollar bills…