March 2017
Former President of South Korea Arrested
Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye has been arrested on corruption and abuse of power charges, following her impeachment and removal from office. She is…
Court Confirms Five-Year Prison Sentence for Christian Convert
Ibrahim Firouzi, a Christian convert in Iran, has had his five-year prison sentence confirmed by the appeals court for allegedly disrupting national security. Human rights…
Unprecedented Decline in Arctic Ice Levels Continues
The Arctic continues to experience unprecedented declines in sea ice levels, reaching a new low this past winter. This alarming trend is attributed to a…
Minister of Economy: State-Owned Companies 'Available for Transfer' Will Be Transferred Within a Year
Iran's Minister of Economy announced that state-owned companies deemed 'available for transfer' will be privatized within a year, citing previous delays due to managerial opposition…
Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham Claims Responsibility for Damascus Explosions
Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham has claimed responsibility for deadly explosions in Damascus that killed at least 74 people, primarily Iraqi pilgrims. The group targeted Iran-backed militants,…
Asma Jahangir's Report on Iran and Default Judgments Against Iranians Abroad
Asma Jahangir, the UN Special Rapporteur, criticized Iran's human rights record in her report, highlighting issues such as executions and the treatment of minorities. The…
South Korea's Constitutional Court Dismisses President Park Geun-hye
South Korea's Constitutional Court has officially dismissed President Park Geun-hye following a parliamentary impeachment due to a political and economic scandal. This marks a significant…
Spokesman: Obama Never Ordered Surveillance of American Citizens
Donald Trump accused Barack Obama of ordering surveillance on his communications during the 2016 election, which Obama’s spokesman denied as baseless. This exchange highlights ongoing…
Burial of 'Unknown Martyrs' in the Ancient Area of Pasargad Denied
Reports of the burial of two Iran-Iraq war victims in the protected area of Pasargad were denied by officials, stating they were buried elsewhere. The…
Leader of House Democrats Calls for Attorney General's Resignation
Nancy Pelosi has called for Attorney General Jeff Sessions to resign following revelations of his connections to Russia, accusing him of perjury. This comes amid…
Pentagon is Investigating Reports of the Death of Al-Qaeda's Second-in-Command in Airstrike
The Pentagon is investigating reports of the death of Abu Khayr al-Masri, the second-in-command of Al-Qaeda, in a U.S. airstrike in Syria. His death, if…