August 2018
Dutch Right-Wing Lawmaker Cancels Prophet Muhammad Cartoon Contest
Geert Wilders, a right-wing Dutch lawmaker, canceled a planned cartoon contest of the Prophet Muhammad due to severe threats, prioritizing public safety. The event had…
Did We Choose, or Were We Chosen?
The program discusses various current events including Zarif's statement about choice, the Asian Olympic Games results, and the arrest of an Iranian journalist. It engages…
Australian Media Report on Refugee Children's Suicide Attempts in Nauru
The Australian government has confirmed the arrival of a boat carrying Vietnamese refugees after a four-year hiatus, while reports reveal that refugee children in Nauru…
Shooting in Florida Leaves at Least Four Dead
A shooting at a video game tournament in Jacksonville, Florida, resulted in at least four deaths and around ten injuries. The incident has raised concerns…
Insulting 'Which Sacred Values'?
The Iranian police are cracking down on individuals insulting sacred values, as highlighted by recent severe sentences against journalists and bloggers. This raises significant questions…
Police Commander: We Will Confront Virtual Calls That Insult Sacred Values
Iran's police chief has warned against social media calls that insult sacred values, stating that violators will face consequences. This comes amid increasing crackdowns on…
Field Report by a Journalist: The Conditions of Fashafouyeh Prisoners are Inhumane
Journalist Nader Fattorehchi reported on the inhumane conditions of ordinary prisoners in Fashafouyeh prison, describing it as 'hell' with severe overcrowding, lack of basic amenities,…
Trump Says He Will Not Give Concessions to Turkey for the Release of American Pastor
President Trump stated he will not offer concessions to Turkey for the release of American pastor Andrew Brunson, who has been detained on espionage and…
Turkey Seeks Consultation from WTO Due to US Tariffs
Turkey has requested consultation from the WTO regarding additional tariffs imposed by the U.S. on its steel and aluminum, which were doubled by President Trump…
Turkey's Supreme Court Rejects American Pastor's Request to End House Arrest
Turkey's Supreme Court has denied an American pastor's request to end his house arrest, leading to a significant drop in the value of the Turkish…
Mnuchin: More Sanctions on Turkey If American Pastor Is Not Released
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced potential new sanctions against Turkey if they do not release American pastor Andrew Brunson, whose trial has strained U.S.-Turkey…
Turkish Court Rejects American Pastor's Request to End House Arrest
A Turkish court has denied American pastor Andrew Brunson's request to end his house arrest, while the U.S. government considers his trial unfair and has…
White House Official Warns Turkey About 'Consequences' of Not Releasing American Pastor
The White House has warned Turkey of potential economic consequences if it does not release American pastor Andrew Brunson, whose detention has strained U.S.-Turkey relations.…
Turkish Ambassador Meets John Bolton at the White House
The Turkish ambassador met with U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton to discuss the detention of American pastor Andrew Brunson, which has strained U.S.-Turkey relations.…
Beijing's Reaction Following UN's Deep Concern Over the Situation of Millions of Muslims in China
A UN committee expressed deep concern over the detention of Uyghurs in China, estimating that 1.1 million are held in re-education camps. The Chinese government…
The European Union Asks Saudi Arabia for Information on Detained Activists
The European Union has requested information from Saudi Arabia regarding the detention of women's rights activists, amid ongoing tensions between Saudi Arabia and Canada over…
Amnesty International Calls for the Release of Detainees from Qaleh Babak Gathering
Amnesty International has called for the immediate release of civil activists detained during a gathering at Qaleh Babak, including Ibrahim Noori. Approximately 120 individuals were…
From Sentencing of Critical Students to Condemnation of Christian Converts
Several Iranian students have received prison sentences for participating in protests, with at least 10 others facing similar penalties in recent months. This crackdown on…
Erdogan Warns America: Our Relations and Partnership Are at Risk
Turkish President Erdogan warned the U.S. that unilateral actions against Turkey could jeopardize their partnership, prompting Turkey to seek new allies. The Turkish lira has…
Turkey's Currency Collapse; Erdogan Urges Citizens to Convert Gold, Euros, and Dollars to Lira
Turkey's lira has sharply declined following U.S. tariff increases, prompting President Erdogan to call for citizens to convert foreign currency into lira. The economic crisis…
Death to the Dictator Slogan at Azadi Stadium; Intense Clashes and Arrests
Intense clashes erupted at Azadi Stadium during a football match between Tractor Sazi and Esteghlal, with fans chanting 'Death to the Dictator.' The situation escalated…
Karroubi: Reformists Must Show They Truly Care About the People's Pain
Mehdi Karroubi expressed concern for the Iranian people's plight and urged reformists to demonstrate their commitment to addressing these issues. The meeting between former president…
Meeting with Pouria Noori
Pouria Noori, a 27-year-old cinema photographer and member of the Gonabadi Dervishes, is currently imprisoned in Tehran after being arrested during clashes with security forces.…
Meeting with Sepideh Moradi
Sepideh Moradi, a 24-year-old Gonabadi dervish from Shiraz, was arrested during clashes with security forces in Tehran in March 2018. She was expelled from her…
Meeting with Rouhollah Mardani
Rouhollah Mardani, a 35-year-old teacher and student at the University of Tehran, was arrested for participating in student protests and withdrawing from his studies in…
Meeting with Yousef Naderkhani
Yousef Naderkhani, a pastor in Iran, has faced multiple arrests over the past decade due to his Christian faith and activities. His recent arrest in…
Decline in Turkish Currency and Stock Market After US Sanctions
Following US sanctions on two Turkish ministers, the Turkish lira and stock market experienced significant declines. The sanctions were imposed in response to the detention…