December 2017
Turkey Intensifies Arrests of Suspects Linked to ISIS Ahead of New Year Celebrations
Turkey has intensified arrests of suspects linked to ISIS ahead of New Year celebrations, following a deadly attack in 2017. Security forces have detained nearly…
Pence: The President and I Support Peaceful Protesters in Iran
Mike Pence and Donald Trump express support for peaceful protesters in Iran, condemning the government's actions and calling for respect for human rights. The protests…
Arrest of Another Suspect Linked to Terrorist Operation Planning in Britain
British police arrested a 21-year-old suspect linked to terrorist planning, following previous arrests of four individuals in Sheffield. This highlights ongoing security concerns in the…
Russia: Suspect Arrested in St. Petersburg Bombing
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a bombing in St. Petersburg that injured 18 people. The Islamic State claimed responsibility, but Russian officials…
Two Young Motorcyclists Set Fire to Old Hosseiniyeh in Darakeh
Two motorcyclists set fire to the old Hosseiniyeh in Darakeh, Tehran, causing significant damage. The incident is being investigated by local authorities, and it is…
16 Baha'i Shops Closed in Tabriz
Authorities in East Azerbaijan Province have closed 16 Baha'i businesses in Tabriz without providing a clear reason. This action is part of a long history…
Explosion in Saint Petersburg, Russia; 10 Injured
An explosion in a Saint Petersburg supermarket injured 10 people, with Russian officials labeling it a 'mass murder attempt.' No group has claimed responsibility yet,…
Argentinian Judge: Alberto Nisman Was Murdered
A judge in Argentina has ruled that prosecutor Alberto Nisman was murdered rather than committing suicide, which raises serious implications regarding former President Cristina Fernández…
Pakistan Allows Family of 'Arrested Indian Spy' to Meet with Him
Pakistan has allowed the family of Kulbhushan Jadhav, an Indian naval officer sentenced to death for espionage, to meet him despite ongoing tensions with India.…
15 Arrested Following Attack on Coptic Church in Southern Cairo
Fifteen individuals were arrested in Egypt following an attack on a Coptic church by local Muslims after Friday prayers. The church, which had been hosting…
Over 2700 More Public Sector Employees in Turkey Dismissed
Turkey has dismissed over 2700 public sector employees for alleged ties to Fethullah Gülen, a cleric accused of orchestrating the 2016 coup attempt. This ongoing…
Catalonia's Separatist Leader Appeals to Spanish Government: Let Me Return
Carles Puigdemont, the exiled leader of Catalonia's separatists, has requested permission from the Spanish government to return and participate in the reopening of the Catalan…
Minister of Science Promises to Reform Student Admission Regulations
The Iranian Minister of Science, Mansour Gholami, announced the formation of a working group to reform student admission regulations following President Rouhani's directive to eliminate…
Protests for the Release of Over 200 Detainees in Iraqi Kurdistan
Protests in Iraqi Kurdistan have escalated over the detention of over 200 protesters and worsening economic conditions. Demonstrators are calling for the resignation of government…
The Siege That Lasted 2500 Days; The Key That Did Not Turn in the Lock
The article discusses the 2500-day house arrest of Iranian opposition leaders Mir Hossein Mousavi, Zahra Rahnavard, and Mehdi Karroubi, highlighting the lack of progress in…
Australia: Pedestrian Incident in Melbourne Not Terrorist-Related
An Afghan-Australian man deliberately drove into pedestrians in Melbourne, injuring 19 people. Authorities confirmed that there was no terrorist motive behind the incident, which raised…
13 Injured in Melbourne After 'Deliberate' Vehicle Collision with Pedestrians
A vehicle deliberately struck pedestrians in Melbourne, injuring 13 people, including a child. The driver and another individual have been arrested, and police believe the…
Khatami: Wave of Regret Over Voting for Rouhani is a Conspiracy
Former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami has condemned the 'We Regret' campaign against Hassan Rouhani's government as a conspiracy aimed at demoralizing the public. Khatami, who…
UN Experts: Iran Must Immediately Revoke Ahmadreza Jalali's Death Sentence
UN experts are calling on Iran to revoke the death sentence of Ahmadreza Jalali, a physician accused of espionage, citing unfair trial practices and human…
Lebanese Police Arrest Taxi Driver on Suspicion of Murdering British Embassy Employee in Beirut
A Lebanese taxi driver has been arrested for the murder of Rebecca Dicks, a British Embassy employee in Beirut, whose body was found hanging. Initial…
Sit-in by Two Starred Students in Protest Against Minister of Science
Majid Dary and Mahdieh Golroo, two students barred from education, are protesting in front of the Ministry of Science against the Minister's denial of the…
Putin Thanks Trump for CIA Assistance in Foiling St. Petersburg Attacks
Vladimir Putin thanked Donald Trump for CIA assistance in preventing terrorist attacks in St. Petersburg, where suspects planned bombings at Kazan Cathedral. This cooperation highlights…
The Western Wall and Palestinian Reaction to U.S. Views
The Palestinian Authority has rejected U.S. statements supporting Israeli sovereignty over the Western Wall in East Jerusalem, asserting that such positions undermine the peace process.…
Suspect in New York Subway Bombing Charged with 'Terrorist Act'
A 27-year-old Bangladeshi man, Akayed Ullah, was charged with terrorism after detonating a homemade bomb in the New York subway, injuring himself and three others.…
Alireza Rajai Wins Annual Award from Human Rights Defenders Association
Alireza Rajai, a political activist and journalist, was awarded the 'Human Rights Defender' award by the Human Rights Defenders Association for his contributions and the…
Tehran Prosecutor: 10 Bank Sarmayeh Debtors Arrested
Tehran's prosecutor announced that 10 debtors of Bank Sarmayeh have been arrested amid allegations of economic corruption. Mahmoud Sadeghi, a parliament member, previously criticized the…
Plot to Assassinate British Prime Minister Foiled, Suspects to be Tried
Two men have been arrested and are set to be tried for a foiled assassination plot against British Prime Minister Theresa May. The plot is…
Zahra Rahnavard: Free the Imprisoned Mothers
Zahra Rahnavard has called for the release of imprisoned mothers during a visit with her daughters, emphasizing the emotional toll of imprisonment on families. This…
Erdogan: American Courts Cannot Prosecute Turkey
Turkish President Erdogan stated that American courts cannot prosecute Turkey amid tensions over the trial of Reza Zarrab, who testified that Turkish officials were involved…
EU's Decision to Cut Funding for Turkey's Accession to the Union
The European Union has decided to cut funding for Turkey's accession, including a reduction of 175 million euros and a potential cut of a 3.5…