August 2016
Dilma Rousseff Removed from Presidency of Brazil
Dilma Rousseff has been removed from her presidency by the Brazilian Senate due to budget law violations after a lengthy impeachment process. Michel Temer, her…
Two Senior North Korean Officials Executed
Two senior North Korean officials, including Deputy Prime Minister for Education Kim Yong-jin, have reportedly been executed as part of ongoing internal purges under Kim…
Rousseff: If I am removed, history will judge Brazil's decision
Dilma Rousseff, the suspended President of Brazil, defended herself against impeachment accusations in the Senate, claiming her innocence and highlighting the political motivations behind the…
Prosecutor of Robat Karim: Sattar Beheshti's Sister Released on Reduced Bail
Sahar Beheshti, sister of the late blogger Sattar Beheshti, was arrested during a memorial ceremony for her brother but was later released on reduced bail.…
Biden Urges Turkey to Show Patience Regarding Gulen Case
Joe Biden urged Turkish officials to be patient regarding the extradition of Fethullah Gulen, accused by Turkey of orchestrating a failed coup. Biden emphasized the…
Denial of Arrest of 'One of the Staff Members of the JCPOA Office on Charges of Espionage'
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has denied reports of the arrest of a staff member from the JCPOA office on espionage charges, calling the claims baseless.…
Revolution in Gasoline Engines
Nissan has introduced a revolutionary new gasoline engine with variable compression technology, set to debut in its luxury Infiniti brand. This engine aims to challenge…
For the First Time in International Court; Trial of a Fundamentalist for Attacking Historical Artifacts
Ahmad al-Mahdi, a fundamentalist from Mali, is being tried for leading the destruction of historical sites in Timbuktu, marking the first such trial in an…
Iraq Executes 36 Individuals Accused of Spiker Massacre
Iraq executed 36 individuals accused of participating in the 2014 Spiker massacre, where ISIS killed 1,700 Iraqi soldiers. This execution took place in Dhi Qar…
An International Organization Calls for the Cancellation of the Convictions of Ebrahim Madadi and Davood Razavi
The International Transport Workers' Federation has called on Iran to cancel the prison sentences of Ebrahim Madadi and Davood Razavi, who were convicted for their…
Three Accused in Hamidiyeh Police Station Attack Executed
Three individuals accused of participating in a terrorist attack on a police station in Hamidiyeh, Khuzestan Province, have been executed. They were linked to several…
Kuwait Arrests 10 Iranians on Charges of 'Illegal Entry'
Kuwait has arrested 10 Iranian nationals for allegedly attempting illegal entry into the country, with one individual reportedly injured during the arrest. Iranian officials are…
Italian Police Released Mehdi Khosravi
Mehdi Khosravi, a political refugee and executive secretary of the National Council of Iran, was arrested in Italy under an international warrant issued by Iran…
Brazilian Senate Votes for Impeachment and Trial of Dilma Rousseff
The Brazilian Senate has voted to impeach President Dilma Rousseff amid ongoing Olympic events. This could lead to her permanent removal from office and the…
Judicial Authority Denies Execution of 'Six Prisoners' in Urmia
West Azerbaijan officials denied reports of six prisoners being executed in Urmia, including Kurdish activist Mohammad Abdollahi. Human rights groups have raised concerns over the…
Reza Pahlavi's Letter to the Italian Prime Minister to Prevent the Extradition of a Political Refugee
Prince Reza Pahlavi has written to the Italian Prime Minister urging him to prevent the extradition of political refugee Mehdi Khosravi to Iran, where he…
An Opposition Group Against the Iranian Government: Our Member Arrested in Italy at Tehran's Request
Mehdi Khosravi, a member of the National Council of Iran and a refugee in Britain, was arrested in Italy at the request of Tehran for…
Failed Coup in Turkey; Ruling Party Undertakes 'Cleansing'
The Turkish ruling party is purging members linked to Fethullah Gülen following the failed coup attempt on July 15, amid rising tensions with Western allies.…
Do 'Terrorists' Have Rights?
The judiciary in Kurdistan, Iran, executed 20 individuals accused of terrorism, claiming to uphold their rights during a lengthy judicial process. The UN condemned these…
Statement by 'Human Rights Defenders' in Protest Against the Execution of Sunni Prisoners
The Iranian Association for Human Rights has condemned the mass execution of Sunni prisoners, citing vague charges and lack of fair trials. This situation raises…
Amnesty International: Another Execution of a Minor in Iran, Ignoring Global Covenants
Amnesty International reports the execution of 19-year-old Hassan Afshar in Iran, who was sentenced for a crime committed as a minor. This act highlights Iran's…