December 2015
A Luxurious Hotel in Dubai Burns in Major Fire
A significant fire broke out at the Address Hotel in Dubai, affecting multiple floors. Despite the incident, New Year's Eve celebrations continued nearby. The cause…
Nutritional Crisis in Iran
A report highlights a severe nutritional crisis in Iran, revealing stark disparities in food expenditure between income deciles, with many low-income families unable to afford…
Erdogan: The Request for Autonomy by Turkish Kurds is 'Treason'
Turkish President Erdogan condemned the call for autonomy by Kurdish leader Selahattin Demirtaş as treason, escalating tensions in Kurdish regions of Turkey. Legal actions against…
Efforts to Abolish Death Penalty for Drug Traffickers
Aliyar Malekshahi, head of the Judicial Commission, advocates for abolishing the death penalty for drug traffickers, suggesting it requires national consensus and further refinement. A…
Minister of Culture: The case of the insulting magazine against Rouhani's deputy will go to the Press Supervisory Board
The Iranian Minister of Culture announced that the case of the weekly magazine Yalasarat, which published insulting content about the Deputy for Women's Affairs, will…
How Does This Caravan of Life Pass?
The article discusses the ambiguity surrounding the concept of value in economics and philosophy, emphasizing that value is subjective and varies among individuals. It invites…
Female Clerics in Iran Suffer from Food Poverty
Female clerics in Iran are facing severe food poverty and insufficient support from their seminaries, as highlighted by Mahmoudreza Jamshidi. With over 60,000 women studying…
Details of the Violation of Mohammad Ali Taheri's Death Sentence
The Supreme Court of Iran has annulled the death sentence of Mohammad Ali Taheri, a prominent figure in alternative medicine, based on legal arguments regarding…
Blood-Soaked Butterflies: Parastoo Farahvar's Works in London
Parastoo Farahvar's new exhibition in London titled 'Revisiting Imagination' features works that reflect the political and social struggles in Iran, particularly focusing on the themes…
Tehran Prosecutor: We Have Issued Judicial Orders to Police for Dealing with Bad Hijab
Tehran's prosecutor has ordered police to intensify actions against bad hijab and other social issues, citing a close link between social harms and crime. This…
Barzani Calls for Kurds to Prepare for Independence Referendum in Iraqi Kurdistan
Masoud Barzani has called for preparations for a referendum on Kurdish independence from Iraq, urging political groups to allow for real participation of minorities. This…
Ferdowsipour: Officials of IRIB Did Not See Fit to Broadcast Zarif's Interview
Adel Ferdowsipour revealed that IRIB officials decided not to air his interview with Foreign Minister Zarif, prompting his apology to the minister and the public.…
Interior Minister Reports 'Red Security Status' in 10 Electoral Districts
Iran's Interior Minister Abdulreza Rahmani Fazli announced that 10 electoral districts are in a 'red security status' due to regional conditions and ethnic disputes. He…
Putin's Annual Press Conference: 'Statements More for Domestic Consumption'
Vladimir Putin held his annual press conference addressing various issues, including Turkey's downing of a Russian jet and the Syrian civil war. He indicated a…
Five O'Clock with Kambez Hosseini - 138
The radio program 'At Five O'Clock' discusses various political issues in Iran, including the role of opposition forces and the potential for societal radicalization. It…
ISIS and Trump's Statements; Fifth Debate of Republican Candidates in the U.S.
The fifth Republican debate in the U.S. focused on national security and the fight against ISIS, with Donald Trump's controversial remarks about banning Muslims drawing…
Turkey Withdraws Some Troops from Base in Northern Iraq
Turkey has begun withdrawing some of its troops from a base in northern Iraq following Iraq's demand for an immediate exit. This move comes amidst…
Protest Gathering of Firefighters in Front of Tehran Municipality
Firefighters in Tehran protested in front of the municipality over their working conditions and demands for changes to retirement laws. The protest involved around 200…
Jahangiri Criticizes Turkish Officials' Statements 'Against the Sacred Values of the Iranian People'
Eshaq Jahangiri criticized Turkish officials for making negative statements about Iran during a meeting with President Erdogan. The discussion arose after Erdogan complained about Iranian…
Obama: The Paris Agreement is a Turning Point for the World
U.S. President Barack Obama hailed the Paris Agreement as a historic turning point in the global fight against climate change, with 195 countries committing to…
Establishment of a Judicial Complex for Intersex Individuals in Tehran
A new judicial complex has been established in Tehran to handle cases involving intersex individuals, addressing a gap in the legal system regarding personal status…
The Faction; Examination of Events Related to the Formation of an Autonomous Government in Azerbaijan
The article discusses the 70th anniversary of the short-lived National Government of Azerbaijan in Iran, which faced legal ambiguities and accusations leading to its quick…
Choice, Freedom, and Democracy: Fatema Mernissi's Solutions for Women's Issues
Fatema Mernissi, a prominent Arab thinker and advocate for women's rights in the Islamic world, emphasized the need for choice, freedom, and democracy as solutions…
48-Hour Deadline from Abadi to Ankara; Turkey to Halt Troop Deployment to Northern Iraq
Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has issued a 48-hour ultimatum for Turkey to withdraw its troops from northern Iraq, threatening to escalate the issue to…
Warning Against Green Card Lottery Fraud
The U.S. Department of State has issued a warning to Iranian citizens about an increase in fraudulent emails claiming success in the Green Card lottery.…
Greece Seeks European Help for Border Control and Refugees
Greece has requested assistance from the European Union to manage its borders and care for refugees amid pressure and potential exclusion from the Schengen area.…
Putin Threatens Turkey Again: 'Economic Sanctions Are Not the End'
Vladimir Putin has threatened Turkey with further retaliatory actions following the downing of a Russian warplane, asserting that economic sanctions will not be the only…
NATO's Invitation to Montenegro Provokes Russian Anger
NATO has officially invited Montenegro to join the alliance, leading to immediate backlash from Russia, which views this as a threat to its influence in…
Consequences of Global Warming and the Outlook for the Paris Conference
The 21st UN Climate Change Conference has commenced in Paris, with representatives from 195 countries aiming to reach a sustainable agreement on limiting global warming.…
Paris Summit; Obama's Emphasis on the Need to Combat Global Warming
World leaders gathered in Paris to address global warming at the COP21 conference, with Barack Obama emphasizing the U.S. commitment to combat climate change. The…