May 2016
New Head of Tehran Revolutionary Court Appointed
Mousa Ghazanfari Abadi has been appointed as the new head of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, succeeding Mohammad Mohammadi Azad. Ghazanfari Abadi, a former parliament member…
Barack Obama Honors Victims of Hiroshima Atomic Bombing
Barack Obama visited Hiroshima to honor the victims of the atomic bombing and warned against technological advancements lacking ethical progress. This visit marks the first…
Trump Secures Sufficient Votes for Republican Nomination in the Election
Donald Trump has secured enough delegate votes to become the Republican nominee for the U.S. presidential election, surpassing the required threshold with support from both…
Kerry: Lifting Vietnam's Arms Sanctions is Not an Action Against China
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry clarified that the complete lifting of arms sanctions against Vietnam is not aimed at countering China, but rather a…
The U.S. Lifts Arms Sanctions Against Vietnam
The U.S. has lifted arms sanctions against Vietnam, signaling a potential transformation in bilateral relations. President Obama cited improvements in human rights as a factor…
The New Aston Martin: 'Most Beautiful' Car of the Year
Bloomberg has named the new Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato as the 'Most Beautiful Car of the Year.' This model features a stunning carbon fiber design…
Obama Calls the Elimination of Mullah Mansour a 'Significant Step' in the Afghan Peace Process
Barack Obama confirmed the death of Taliban leader Mullah Mansour in a U.S. airstrike, calling it a crucial step towards peace in Afghanistan. The U.S.…
Shooting of an 'Armed Suspect' in the Outer Grounds of the White House
An armed suspect was shot by security forces in the outer grounds of the White House after drawing a weapon near a security checkpoint. The…
May 17, International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
May 17 is recognized as the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, highlighted by a statement from Barack Obama emphasizing the ongoing struggle against discrimination…
U.S. Senate Approves Bill to Sue Saudi Arabia Over 9/11 Attacks
The U.S. Senate has passed a bill allowing families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia, despite threats from Riyadh to withdraw significant assets from…
Netanyahu Requests Help from Foreign Ambassadors to Meet Mahmoud Abbas
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has called on foreign ambassadors to facilitate a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, expressing readiness to meet today. This comes…
Unprecedented Visit of the U.S. President to Hiroshima
Barack Obama is scheduled to make an unprecedented visit to Hiroshima on May 27, marking the first visit by a sitting U.S. president to the…