June 2016
Hassan Rouhani Criticizes the Judiciary
During Judiciary Week in Tehran, President Hassan Rouhani criticized the judiciary's handling of recent political events, particularly the attack on the Saudi embassy. He emphasized…
Angela Merkel: The European Union Will Continue to Exist Without Britain
Angela Merkel stated that the European Union will continue to function without Britain, emphasizing the need for Britain to clarify its future plans quickly. European…
Coordinated Explosions in Yemen Leave 38 Dead
On Monday, coordinated explosions in Mukalla, Yemen, killed at least 38 people and injured 24, with the Islamic State claiming responsibility. The attacks highlight the…
Controversial Copa America Final: Chile's Victory and Lionel Messi's Farewell
Chile won the Copa America final against Argentina in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw, marking their second consecutive championship. Lionel Messi announced his…
The Theft of CIA-Sent Weapons for Syrian Rebels in Jordan
Weapons sent by the CIA and Saudi Arabia for Syrian rebels have been stolen in Jordan and sold on the black market, with some used…
Founding Members of the European Union Hold Emergency Meeting
The founding members of the EU are holding emergency meetings to address the implications of Britain's vote to leave the union. Key leaders from Germany,…
European Union: 'Stay' or 'Leave'; Referendum in Britain Begins
The UK has begun a referendum on whether to remain in the EU or leave, with polls showing a very close race between supporters of…
Saudi Defense Minister Requests Meeting with UN Secretary-General
Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Defense Minister, has requested a meeting with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon amid controversies regarding the Saudi-led coalition's…
Saudi Military Vessels Detain Three Iranian Fishermen
Saudi military vessels have detained three Iranian fishermen near the Marjan platform, raising concerns about the treatment of Iranian fishermen in Gulf waters. The incident…
Brennan: Evidence Proves Saudi Government Had No Role in 9/11 Attacks
John Brennan, the CIA director, asserted that the release of 28 pages from a congressional report will exonerate Saudi Arabia from any involvement in the…
Ban Ki-moon: Financial Threats Led to Removal of Saudi Coalition from Blacklist
Ban Ki-moon announced the removal of the Saudi-led coalition from the UN's blacklist of child rights violators after Saudi Arabia threatened to cut funding to…
World Bank: Iran's Economic Growth Will Reach 4.4 Percent in 2016
The World Bank forecasts Iran's economic growth will be 4.4% in 2016, up from 1.6% in 2015, driven by increased oil production after sanctions were…
Strong Protests Against Removal of Saudi Arabia from UN Blacklist
The UN has faced severe backlash for removing Saudi Arabia from its blacklist of child rights violators, following a report linking the Saudi-led coalition to…
Removal of Saudi-led Coalition from Child Rights Violators List
The UN has temporarily removed the Saudi-led coalition from its list of child rights violators following a proposal from Riyadh to reassess allegations regarding the…
UN Lists Saudi-led Coalition as Violators of Children's Rights
The UN has placed the Saudi-led coalition on its blacklist for violating children's rights in Yemen due to the high number of child casualties from…