December 2018
92% Increase in Housing Prices in Tehran Over One Year
Housing prices in Tehran have surged by 92% over the past year, with a significant drop in transaction volumes indicating ongoing inflationary stagnation in the…
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has been sentenced to seven years in prison for corruption, specifically for illegally appropriating resources. This ruling follows a…
White House: Partial Shutdown of U.S. Government May Last Until New Year
The U.S. government is facing a partial shutdown that may extend into 2019 due to a budget impasse over funding for a border wall demanded…
Inflation Reaches 18 Percent, Point-to-Point Inflation at 37.4 Percent
Iran's inflation rate has risen to 18 percent, with point-to-point inflation reaching 37.4 percent, indicating significant increases in the cost of living for households. The…
Residential Construction Prices Increased by 44% in Summer
Residential construction prices in Iran increased significantly this summer, with a 44.4% rise compared to last year. The number of transactions for residential properties and…
Yemeni Parties Welcome UN Security Council Resolution on Hudaydah Ceasefire
The Yemeni parties have welcomed a UN Security Council resolution aimed at reinforcing the ceasefire in Hudaydah, with both the Houthi rebels and the government…
Discovery of Water-Forming Materials on Asteroid Bennu
NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft has discovered water-forming materials on asteroid Bennu, which may offer insights into the origins of life on Earth. The findings are significant…
U.S. Senate Paves the Way for Resolution to End Military Support for Saudi Coalition
The U.S. Senate has voted to advance a resolution to end military support for the Saudi coalition in Yemen, while the House of Representatives passed…
Macron's Response to Protests: Increase in Minimum Wage and Tax Cuts
Emmanuel Macron addressed the recent protests in France, announcing an increase in minimum wage and tax cuts for retirees while calling for calm. The protests,…
Protests in France; Over 1700 Arrested
Protests in France, primarily driven by rising fuel taxes and high living costs, have escalated, resulting in over 1700 arrests and significant violence. Prime Minister…
Parties Involved in Yemen War Sit Down for Peace Negotiations
Peace negotiations for the Yemen war commenced in Sweden, with parties agreeing on initial steps to build trust through prisoner exchanges. UN envoy Martin Griffiths…
Emergency Status Likely to be Declared in France Following Rise in Violence
French President Emmanuel Macron is likely to declare a state of emergency following violent protests that began over rising fuel prices but have escalated to…