May 2016
Deteriorating Humanitarian Situation in Fallujah and Severe Shortages of Water and Food
The humanitarian crisis in Fallujah is worsening due to intensified attacks by Iraqi forces against ISIS, trapping nearly fifty thousand civilians without access to basic…
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…
Hamas Announces Execution of 13 Convicts in Public
Hamas plans to execute thirteen Palestinians publicly, prioritizing Islamic law over human rights concerns. The Palestinian Authority's Mahmoud Abbas has limited power to intervene, as…
Shima Babaei, Civil Activist in Iran, Arrested
Shima Babaei, a 22-year-old civil activist and architecture student, was arrested by security forces in Tehran. Her family has been affected by the raid, with…
Erdogan's Unilateral Governance
The ruling Justice and Development Party in Turkey has elected Binali Yildirim as Prime Minister, consolidating Recep Tayyip Erdogan's power as he seeks to formalize…
Belgian Police Found a 'Will' from Key Suspect of Paris Attacks
Belgian police discovered a letter from Mohamed Abrini, a key suspect in the Paris and Brussels attacks, expressing his desire for martyrdom after his brother's…
Iranian Writers Association: The President is Responsible for Book Censorship
The Iranian Writers Association has condemned President Hassan Rouhani for his comments on freedom and security for writers, asserting that he is responsible for ongoing…
Letter to Khamenei: Compensate for Damage to the Regime's Reputation in the Khaleqi Case
Ahmad Montazeri wrote a letter to Ayatollah Khamenei criticizing the disqualification of Minou Khaleqi by the Guardian Council, calling it illegal and urging for the…
General Wolski: ISIS is Just Buying Time in Iraq
General Gary Wolski of the U.S. military reports that ISIS is losing ground in Iraq, with its ability to conduct large-scale attacks significantly diminished. This…
Re-sending of the Case of Mohammad Ali Taheri to the Supreme Court on Charges of Corruption on Earth
Mohammad Ali Taheri's case has been re-sent to the Supreme Court on charges of corruption on earth after his death sentence was annulled. His sister…
The President's Banter with the Leader
The article discusses the ongoing verbal clashes between Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, highlighting their disagreements on various issues including women's…
Turkey: Moving from 'Individual Party' to 'Individual Regime'
Turkey is experiencing significant political upheaval as Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu faces removal from power amid tensions with President Erdogan. This shift indicates a move…
Saudi Arabia: Four Members of the Islamic State Group Killed in the Mecca Suburbs
Saudi security forces killed four members of the Islamic State group in two separate operations near Mecca. This incident highlights ongoing security challenges in Saudi…
Atna Farghadani, Cartoonist, Released from Prison
Atna Farghadani, an Iranian cartoonist and children's rights activist, was released from prison after her sentence was reduced from 12 years to 18 months. Her…