January 2018
Arrest of 11 Senior Members of Turkey's Medical Association Due to Criticism of Operations in Syria
The Turkish government has arrested 11 senior members of the Turkish Medical Association for criticizing military operations in northern Syria. This crackdown follows the association's…
The Flight of a White Headscarf
A woman protesting mandatory hijab in Iran was arrested, prompting Amnesty International to condemn the systematic repression of such protests. This incident highlights ongoing human…
Turkish Army Reports 260 Militants Killed in Afrin Operation
The Turkish Army has reported the deaths of at least 260 militants in its military operation in Afrin, Syria, which targets Kurdish forces. This operation…
Opening of the First Cashierless and Queue-less Store by Amazon
Amazon has opened its first cashierless store in Seattle, allowing customers to shop without cashiers or queues. This innovative shopping experience uses a mobile app…
Does Increasing Wages Mean Improved Living Standards?
The article discusses recent protests in Iran over declining purchasing power and living standards, highlighting government plans to increase salaries for low-income employees while freezing…
Will Rouhani's Words Find an Audience?
Hassan Rouhani finally spoke after four days of protests in Iran, but his comments largely ignored the root causes of the unrest and instead focused…