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Dec 22 2024POLITICS

Iran's Energy Woes: A Perfect Storm of Problems

Iran, rich in natural gas and crude oil, is ironically facing a severe energy crisis. Schools and offices are now mostly online, highways and malls are dark, and factories are shutting down due to power cuts. Years of sanctions, poor management, outdated infrastructure, and wasteful energy use have

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Dec 22 2024HEALTH

The Struggle of Iranian Women: Infertility and Violence

Infertility can be tough on couples, causing all sorts of emotional and social problems. Some studies even link it to violence against women. This study took a look at Iranian women who struggle with infertility, focusing on how common violence is and what might be behind it. Sure, infertility is u

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Dec 22 2024HEALTH

Iran's Medical Students Gather for Innovation

Imagine a place where young minds come together to shape the future of medicine. That's what happened at the 25th National and 11th International Annual Congress on Research and Technology of Iranian Medical Sciences Students in Urmia, Iran. This event took place from September 5th to 7th, 2024. Yo

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Dec 17 2024CRIME

Two Men Arrested for Exporting Tech to Iran in Deadly Drone Attack

In a shocking turn of events, two men have been arrested for their roles in a deadly drone attack that took place in Jordan earlier this year. One of the men, Mahdi Mohammad Sadeghi, is a dual Iranian-American citizen living in Natick, Massachusetts. The other man, Mohammad Abedininajafabadi, was ar

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Dec 16 2024HEALTH

Help for Kids with Long-Term Illnesses in Iran: What Works?

Growing up is tough, and for kids with chronic diseases in Iran, it can be even tougher. These kids face extra challenges that can make their symptoms worse and lower their quality of life. So, scientists in Iran decided to look into different ways to help these kids feel better. They reviewed lots

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Dec 15 2024POLITICS

Hezbollah's Supply Line Through Syria Comes to a Halt

The leader of Hezbollah, a militant group based in Lebanon, admitted that their key supply route through Syria has been blocked by rebel forces. This route was crucial for Iran to send weapons and other materials to Hezbollah, helping them maintain their power and influence. The collapse of Syria's

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Dec 15 2024POLITICS

Biden's Blunders: Rethinking Foreign Policy and Panic at the Pentagon

Let's talk about President Biden's recent claims. He said that Iran, Hezbollah, and Russia are weaker now than when he took office. But hold on a second. Iran and Hezbollah are still attacking Israel, and Russia invaded Ukraine. It's only because Israel didn't listen to Biden's advice to go easy tha

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Dec 15 2024CRYPTO

Iran's Power Crisis: Is Bitcoin Mining Siphoning Energy?

As winter approaches, Iran is facing rolling blackouts, leaving people and businesses in the dark. The country’s energy woes are a blend of many factors, including economic mismanagement, international sanctions, and, perhaps surprisingly, a cryptocurrency boom. Bitcoin mining, which demands vast am

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

Syria's Drug Dilemma: Can the New Bosses Say No to Captagon?

The Syrian civil war saw the birth of an unexpected economic powerhouse: the drug Captagon. Under Bashar al-Assad's rule, Syria became the world's leading supplier of this stimulant, with an estimated $10 billion annual income from its sale. This turned Syria into a narco-state, with high-ranking of

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Dec 12 2024POLITICS

Progressive Prosecutors: What Went Wrong?

You might have heard that some cities have been seeing more crime lately. Some people blame progressive prosecutors for this. These prosecutors often don't require cash bail, lower charges, and give shorter sentences. They also might not prosecute two out of three people arrested. But some people sa

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