March 2017
Decline of Iranian Household Welfare
The article discusses the decline in Iranian household welfare despite an increase in welfare expenditures as a percentage of the government's public budget from 2008…
Merkel Rejects Key UK Demand Regarding Brexit
Angela Merkel has rejected a key demand from the UK regarding Brexit negotiations, stating that the UK cannot negotiate its exit and future relationship with…
Scottish Parliament Votes in Favor of Second Independence Referendum from Britain
The Scottish Parliament has voted to hold a second referendum on independence from Britain, driven by changing circumstances due to Brexit. Nicola Sturgeon argues that…
UK Police Say Motives for London 'Terrorist Attack' Remain Unclear
The UK police are investigating the motives behind Khalid Masood's attack near Parliament, which resulted in four deaths. While Masood was identified as a lone…
Is Infidelity in Emotional and Marital Relationships Unethical?
The article discusses the ethical implications of infidelity in romantic and marital relationships, featuring insights from sociologist Hossein Ghazian and philosopher Arash Naraghi. They explore…
Tillerson: Defeating ISIS is the Top Priority for the U.S. in the Middle East
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson emphasized that defeating ISIS is the top priority for the U.S. in the Middle East during a meeting with…
Rouhani's Promise to Khamenei: Existing Shortcomings Will Be Addressed
Hassan Rouhani assured Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in a letter that he would address the existing shortcomings in the government's performance, particularly in economic policies.…
Silence Beethoven, Tell Tchaikovsky to Be Careful, Chuck Berry is Here!
Chuck Berry, a pioneer of rock and roll, passed away, leaving a legacy that influenced countless musicians. He was known for his straightforwardness and humor,…
U.S. Secretary of State Meets with Chinese President
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss bilateral relations amid rising tensions over North Korea. Both leaders expressed…
Arrest of Two Football Referees in Bushehr on Suspicion of Hijacking
Two football referees were arrested at Bushehr Airport due to their referee headsets being mistaken for hijacking equipment. They were detained for several hours before…
Parliament Delegates Decision on Interpretation of Election Law to the Expediency Council
The Iranian Parliament has sent a resolution to the Expediency Council asserting that the Guardian Council cannot disqualify elected candidates after the elections have been…
Guardian Council Rejects Salary Cap for Managers Again
The Guardian Council has rejected the Iranian parliament's salary cap for managers set at 24 million tomans, citing concerns over potential brain drain and administrative…
Female Figures on Traffic Lights in Melbourne
Melbourne is trialing female pedestrian figures on traffic lights to promote gender equality. The initiative, supported by a non-profit organization, aims to reduce unconscious bias…
Cavusoglu: Germany is Deliberately Pressuring Turkish Citizens
Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu accused Germany of systematically pressuring Turkish citizens and obstructing political gatherings ahead of a constitutional referendum. This accusation comes amid…
Government Corruption Hinders Business
The article discusses the persistent obstacles to business growth in Iran, highlighting that despite efforts to identify and address these issues, government corruption and unfavorable…
Why Doesn't the Unemployment Rate Decrease?
Es'hagh Jahangiri highlights the persistent unemployment issue in Iran, noting that while the economy can create 600,000 jobs, over a million job seekers enter the…
Qazi Askar: Police Officers Accused of Assaulting Two Iranian Teenagers in Saudi Arabia Are Serving Their Sentences
Two Saudi police officers have been sentenced for assaulting two Iranian teenagers at Jeddah airport, leading to heightened tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia. Iran…