March 2017
Merkel Rejects Key UK Demand Regarding Brexit
Angela Merkel has rejected a key demand from the UK regarding Brexit negotiations, stating that the UK cannot negotiate its exit and future relationship with…
Associated Press: Uncertainty Surrounds Hundreds of Iranian Students Accepted to U.S. Universities
Hundreds of Iranian students accepted to U.S. universities face uncertainty about their ability to enter the U.S. due to Donald Trump's immigration orders. Most of…
A Pakistani Man Sentenced to Prison in Germany for Spying for Iran
A Pakistani man, Haidar Syed Mustafa, was sentenced to over four years in prison in Germany for spying for Iran, specifically targeting Jewish and Israeli…
Scottish Parliament Votes in Favor of Second Independence Referendum from Britain
The Scottish Parliament has voted to hold a second referendum on independence from Britain, driven by changing circumstances due to Brexit. Nicola Sturgeon argues that…
Earth Hour: Turn Off the Lights!
Earth Hour is an international campaign aimed at raising awareness about climate change and energy conservation, celebrated globally, including in Iran since 2011. The initiative…
US Confirms Airstrike in Mosul Area Where Civilian Deaths Reported
The US confirmed an airstrike in western Mosul that reportedly resulted in civilian casualties, with eyewitnesses claiming at least 100 deaths. Iraqi security forces have…
A Jewish Man in Israel Arrested for Threatening Jewish Centers in America
A 19-year-old Jewish man was arrested in Israel for making bomb threats to Jewish centers in the U.S. He is identified as a hacker and…
Associated Press: Former Trump Campaign Manager Worked for Russian Interests
Paul Manafort, former campaign manager for Donald Trump, allegedly worked with Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska to promote Vladimir Putin's interests, contradicting previous claims that he…
UN: Syrian Government and Opponents to Participate in Geneva Peace Talks
The Syrian government and opposition groups have confirmed their participation in new peace talks in Geneva, aiming to address key issues such as governance and…
Japan and Russia Agree to Expand Relations; Urge North Korea to Avoid Tensions
Japan and Russia are seeking to resolve their territorial disputes while urging North Korea to avoid provocations. This comes amid heightened tensions in the region,…
The Battle of Mosul Continues House by House
The battle for Mosul continues as Iraqi forces advance towards the symbolic Al-Nuri Mosque, where ISIS declared its caliphate. Despite slow progress due to civilian…
42 Killed in Attack by Helicopter and Military Vessel on Somali Refugee Boat
An attack by an Apache helicopter and military vessel on a boat carrying Somali refugees off the coast of Yemen resulted in at least 42…
A Court in Maryland Also Ruled Against Trump's Second Immigration Order
A federal judge in Maryland ruled against Trump's second immigration order, which bans travel from six predominantly Muslim countries, citing Trump's previous statements as evidence…
Escalating Tensions Between Ankara and Amsterdam; 'Dutch Ambassador Not Allowed to Return to Turkey'
Tensions have escalated between Turkey and the Netherlands after the Dutch government prevented Turkish ministers from conducting election activities. Turkey has suspended political talks and…
UN: 2016 Was the Worst Year for Children in the Syrian Civil War
The UN reports that 2016 was the deadliest year for children in the Syrian civil war, with over 650 child fatalities and millions displaced. UNICEF…
UN Calls on Turkey to Investigate Hundreds of Killings in Kurdish Regions
The UN Human Rights Office has urged Turkey to investigate hundreds of killings and human rights violations in Kurdish regions amid rising violence. The report…
235,000 New Job Opportunities Created in the U.S.; Likelihood of Interest Rate Hike Strengthens
The U.S. created 235,000 new jobs in February, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate and likely prompting the Federal Reserve to raise interest…
German Police: Seven Injured in Axe Attack on Passengers at Train Station
A 36-year-old man from Yugoslavia was arrested for an axe attack at a Düsseldorf train station, injuring seven people. The police are investigating the incident…
Hawaii's Official Lawsuit to Overturn Trump's New Immigration Order
Hawaii has filed a lawsuit against Trump's new immigration order, which temporarily bans entry from Iran and five other Muslim-majority countries. The state argues that…
Syrian Kurds Cut Raqqa-Deir ez-Zor Supply Route
U.S.-backed Syrian Kurdish forces have cut the main supply route from Raqqa to Deir ez-Zor in their fight against ISIS, although ISIS still controls parts…
Trump to Sign New Entry Ban on Monday
President Trump is set to sign a new immigration order on Monday that is expected to modify the previous entry ban affecting citizens from several…
Annual Report by the U.S. State Department; Criticism of Human Rights Violations in Iran
The U.S. State Department's 2016 human rights report criticized Iran for severe restrictions on civil liberties and ongoing human rights violations. Rex Tillerson emphasized the…
Arrest of One Person in Connection with Threats Against Jewish Centers in the U.S.
Juan Thompson was arrested by the FBI for making threats against multiple Jewish centers in the U.S. to harass his ex-girlfriend. This incident highlights a…
Donald Trump's Son-in-Law Met with Russian Ambassador
Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law, met with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak during the election campaign, raising concerns about connections between Trump's team and Russia. This…
U.S. President: I Have Full Confidence in Jeff Sessions
President Donald Trump expressed full confidence in Attorney General Jeff Sessions amid increasing scrutiny over Sessions' past contacts with the Russian ambassador. This situation has…
Kremlin: The Controversy Surrounding the U.S. Attorney General Harms Washington-Moscow Relations
The Kremlin has warned that the controversy surrounding U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions' meetings with the Russian ambassador could harm U.S.-Russia relations. Sessions, who has…
Discovery of a 3.7 Billion-Year-Old Bacterium; Is Humanity Getting Closer to Finding Life on Other Planets?
Scientists have discovered evidence of a bacterium that lived over 3.7 billion years ago, potentially the oldest known fossil on Earth. This discovery, if confirmed,…
A Blizzard of Sony
Sony is re-entering the competitive mobile phone market with the launch of its Xperia XZ Premium, featuring advanced technology such as the Snapdragon 835 processor…
Wife of Orlando Nightclub Shooter to Be Released on Bail
Noor Salman, the wife of Orlando nightclub shooter Omar Mateen, has been granted bail by a California judge, who determined she does not pose a…
Trump's Nominee for National Intelligence Expresses 'Deep Concern' About Russia's Actions
Dan Coats, Trump's nominee for National Intelligence, voiced serious concerns about Russia's international actions and pledged support for investigations into alleged cyber interference. This comes…