May 2018
The Alarm of Inflation Has Sounded
Iran's inflation rates remain fragile, with annual inflation at 8% and urban inflation at 9.1%. Monthly inflation rates are rising, threatening to push average inflation…
Writers' Association: Friday's Raid Indicates Intensification of Government Repressive Actions
The Iranian Writers' Association condemned a security raid that disrupted their 50th anniversary celebration in Tehran, calling it a violation of basic rights. They urged…
UN Urges Saudi Arabia and Its Allies to Facilitate Imports to Yemen
The UN has called on Saudi Arabia and its allies to ease restrictions on imports to Yemen, warning of an impending famine affecting millions. The…
Melania Trump Hospitalized
Melania Trump underwent successful kidney surgery at Walter Reed Medical Center and is expected to remain hospitalized until the end of the week. Donald Trump…
Catalonia Parliament Elects a Hardline Separatist as Head of Local Government
The Catalonia Parliament elected Kim Torra, a hardline separatist, as the head of the local government, ending seven months of direct Spanish rule. This election…
North Korea Dismantles Its Nuclear Test Facilities
North Korea plans to dismantle its nuclear test facilities from May 23 to May 26 as part of its commitment to cease nuclear testing. This…
Dollar and Euro Prices Rise in Iran's Free Market; Gold Coin Exceeds Two Million Tomans
The prices of the US dollar and euro in Iran's free market have surged, with the dollar reaching 6,300 tomans and the euro 7,500 tomans…
Arrest of Five Suspects Linked to ISIS Attack Planning Group in Russia
The FSB has arrested five suspects in Yaroslavl, Russia, linked to an ISIS attack planning group, seizing weapons and explosives. This comes as Russia ramps…
Opposition Leader in Armenia Calls for Halt to Protests on Thursday
Nikol Pashinyan, the opposition leader in Armenia, has called for a pause in protests to negotiate for the prime minister position after widespread civil disobedience…
Nationwide Protests and Strikes in Armenia; Main Roads Blocked
Nikol Pashinyan, the opposition leader in Armenia, has called for nationwide protests and strikes after failing to secure enough votes to become Prime Minister. The…
Opposition Leader Calls for Nationwide Strike in Armenia
Nikol Pashinyan, the opposition leader in Armenia, called for a nationwide strike after failing to secure enough votes for the premiership. This follows widespread protests…