Masoumeh Ebtekar (born Masoumeh, Niloufar Ebtekar; 21 September 1960) is current Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, being appointed on 9 August 2017. She previously headed Department of Environment from 1997 to 2005, making her the first female member in the cabinet since 1979 and the third in history. She held the same level of office from 2013 to ... Read More »

If you think your future in-laws are just giving you a hard time and they’ll lay off once you’ve made it official, know it doesn’t always work out that way. “If you find yourself in conflict with your mother-in-law or hate the older brother, then this is not likely to change — in fact, it may get worse,” says Leigh ... Read More »

This is one of the most incredible natural attractions in Qeshm island. Star valley is the only geopark in the Middle East registered in the UNESCO International Geoparks Network. Land erosion caused by storms and water has shaped unusual geological structures over 2 million years. Yet, locals believe that the collision of a star has caused the stones and soil ... Read More »

Amir Asadollah Alam (24 July 1919 – 14 April 1978) was a politician who was Prime Minister during the Shah’s regime from 1962 to 1964. Read More »

First the votes need to be certified in each of the states. That’s usually a formality and happens in the next few weeks. Read More »

Money ranked as the number one reason people moved to Turkey, especially those who live in the Aegean and Mediterranean coastal resorts like Alanya, Fethiye, Didim, Kusadasi, Antalya, Marmaris, Bodrum, Hisaronu and Ovacik. A large number of foreign residents agree that compared to western countries, the cost of living is far cheaper. Read More »

Two women hug in McPherson Square in Washington, DC, on November 7, reacting to news that President-elect Biden won the presidential race. Read More »

Yerevan (About this soundlisten), sometimes spelled Erevan) is the capital and largest city of Armenia and one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. Situated along the Hrazdan River, Yerevan is the administrative, cultural, and industrial center of the country. Read More »

Villagers in the Indian ancestral home of Kamala Harris have painted slogans on roads wishing her victory as Joe Biden, her Democrat running mate in the United States presidential election, moved closer to the White House. Read More »

Kurdish women have traditionally played important roles in Kurdish society and politics. In general, Kurdish women’s rights and equality have improved dramatically in the 21st century due to progressive movements within Kurdish society. However, despite the progress, Kurdish and international women’s rights organizations still report problems related to gender inequality, forced marriages, honor killings, and, in Iraqi Kurdistan, female genital ... Read More »