December 2016
Netanyahu: I Was Surprised and Deeply Disappointed by John Kerry's Remarks on the Security Council Resolution
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed disappointment at U.S. Secretary of State Kerry's speech regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, criticizing Kerry for not addressing the root causes…
Trump, Settlement Resolution, and the Proposed U.S. Ambassador to Israel
Donald Trump has nominated David Friedman, a strong supporter of Israeli settlements and opponent of a Palestinian state, as U.S. Ambassador to Israel, signaling a…
Netanyahu: Israel to Reassess Its Relations with the United Nations
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced plans to reassess Israel's relations with the UN following the passage of a resolution calling for an immediate halt to…
UN General Assembly Passes Resolution Criticizing Human Rights Situation in Iran
The UN General Assembly passed a resolution criticizing Iran's human rights record, supported by 85 countries. This resolution addresses issues like executions, journalist detentions, and…
Minister of Economy: Currency Change from Rial to Toman Will Be Gradual
Iran's Minister of Economy announced that the transition from rial to toman will be gradual and will not involve immediate new banknotes. This decision is…
EU Leaders Approve Extension of Sanctions Against Russia
EU leaders have approved a six-month extension of economic sanctions against Russia, which were set to expire on January 31, 2017. This decision reflects the…
Final Blow to Galaxy Note 7
Samsung is set to permanently disable the remaining Galaxy Note 7 phones in the market through a software update on December 19, as 10% of…
Deputy Governor of the Central Bank: Changing the Currency Unit Does Not Mean Monetary Reform
The Iranian Central Bank's Deputy Governor announced that changing the currency unit from rial to toman is not a monetary reform but a move to…
Tehran City Council Member: The Soil of the Capital is No Longer Fertile
Mohammad Haqani, head of the Environment Committee of Tehran City Council, announced that Tehran's soil is polluted and no longer fertile, highlighting the serious environmental…