July 2018
Arrest of Zia Nabavi and Farhad Mithaemi, Two Civil Activists
Zia Nabavi and Farhad Mithaemi, two civil activists in Iran, were arrested on August 1, with Nabavi being detained in Evin Prison. Their arrests come…
Iran's Parliament Approves Bill Making Failure to Report Child Abuse a Crime
Iran's Parliament has passed a bill that makes it a crime to fail to report child abuse, introducing severe penalties for both individuals and officials…
Israel Releases Ahed Tamimi, Palestinian Teen Girl
Ahed Tamimi, a Palestinian teen sentenced for slapping an Israeli soldier, was released from prison alongside her mother amid rising tensions between Israelis and Palestinians.…
Egypt Court Sentences 75 to Death Over 2013 Protests
An Egyptian court has sentenced 75 individuals, including senior members of the Muslim Brotherhood, to death for their involvement in the 2013 protests against the…
Israeli Media: Trump Asked Israel to Release Turkish Prisoner
U.S. President Trump requested Israel to release Turkish prisoner Ebru Ozkhan in exchange for Turkey freeing American pastor Andrew Brunson. While Israel confirmed the request,…
Authorization for the Registration of Deaths of Hundreds of Prisoners in Syria
The Syrian government has started issuing death certificates for hundreds of prisoners, revealing their deaths during the civil war. This move is seen as a…
Cavusoglu Responds to Trump: No One Can Order Turkey Around
Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu responded to Trump's threats of sanctions over the detention of American pastor Andrew Brunson, asserting Turkey's sovereignty and refusal to…
Prevention of Commemoration Ceremony for Ahmad Shamlou's Death
Security forces prevented a commemoration ceremony for renowned Iranian poet Ahmad Shamlou, arresting two members of the Iranian Writers' Association. This incident highlights ongoing repression…
Nazanin Zaghari has been told she will not be released until Britain pays its debt
Nazanin Zaghari, an Iranian-British citizen imprisoned in Iran, has been told she will not be released until the UK pays its debt to Iran. This…
State of Emergency in Turkey Ends
Turkey's state of emergency, imposed after the 2016 coup attempt, has officially ended, but critics argue that the government's repressive measures will continue under new…
New Details on the Case of Russia's 'Secret Agent' in the U.S.
Maria Butina, a 29-year-old Russian woman, has been accused by U.S. authorities of attempting to infiltrate political circles and offering sexual favors for employment within…
The Return of 'Baba Barqi'
The program discusses recent power outages in Iran and their effects on daily life, using humor to address serious issues. It also touches on various…
European Court of Human Rights Condemns Russia in Two Cases
The European Court of Human Rights condemned Russia for failing to properly investigate the murder of journalist Anna Politkovskaya and for the mistreatment of the…
Liu Xia, the late Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo's wife, arrives in Germany
Liu Xia, the widow of Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo, has arrived in Germany after years of house arrest in China. Her departure follows…
Erdogan Sworn in as New President of Turkey
Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been sworn in as Turkey's new president, gaining unprecedented powers following the abolition of the Prime Minister's position. His election comes…
Turkey: A New Term for President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Begins
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan begins a new presidential term in Turkey, gaining more power due to a shift to a presidential system. His recent election victory…
Armed Individuals Kill 2 in Attack on Checkpoint in Central Saudi Arabia
Two individuals were killed in an armed attack on a checkpoint in Qassim, Saudi Arabia, including a security officer and a Bangladeshi citizen. The attack…
Thousands More Employees Dismissed in Turkey Following Last Year's Coup Attempt
Turkey has dismissed nearly 20,000 government employees, citing suspected ties to terrorist organizations following the failed coup attempt in 2016. This action occurs as the…
KLM Netherlands to Suspend Tehran-Amsterdam Flights from October
KLM will suspend its Tehran-Amsterdam flights starting October 2 due to economic unviability, following similar actions by Air France. This decision coincides with diplomatic tensions…
Police in Sistan and Baluchestan: Main Suspect in Iranshahr Case Arrested
The main suspect in a high-profile gang rape case in Iranshahr has been arrested following extensive police investigations. The case has sparked significant public outcry…
Meeting with Khashayar Dehghan
Khashayar Dehghan, a 28-year-old PhD student, has been imprisoned since February 2018 following protests by Gonabadi dervishes against government repression. His case highlights the ongoing…
The First Trial Session of Former Israeli Minister on Charges of 'Espionage for Iran' Held
Gonen Segev, a former Israeli Energy Minister, is on trial for espionage charges related to Iran. The case has significant implications as it highlights ongoing…
Murder of Son of Former Sunni Imam of Zahedan
Molavi Abdolshakour Kord, son of a former Sunni Imam, was shot dead in Zahedan, allegedly due to personal enmity, although officials claim it was a…
Poisoning of Two British Citizens with Nerve Agent Similar to Former Russian Spy Incident
Two British citizens were poisoned with Novichok, the same nerve agent that affected former Russian spy Sergei Skripal. Investigators are trying to determine how the…