August 2018
Dutch Right-Wing Lawmaker Cancels Prophet Muhammad Cartoon Contest
Geert Wilders, a right-wing Dutch lawmaker, canceled a planned cartoon contest of the Prophet Muhammad due to severe threats, prioritizing public safety. The event had…
Legal Grounds for New Charges Against Nasrin Sotoudeh from a Lawyer's Perspective
Nasrin Sotoudeh, a prominent Iranian human rights lawyer, faces new charges after starting a hunger strike in prison, including attempting to protest and advocating for…
Police Commander: We Will Confront Virtual Calls That Insult Sacred Values
Iran's police chief has warned against social media calls that insult sacred values, stating that violators will face consequences. This comes amid increasing crackdowns on…
Storm in Sistan; 260 People Sent to Medical Centers
A severe dust storm in Sistan has led to over 260 residents suffering from respiratory issues, with air quality deteriorating to alarming levels. The storm…
Trump Says He Will Not Give Concessions to Turkey for the Release of American Pastor
President Trump stated he will not offer concessions to Turkey for the release of American pastor Andrew Brunson, who has been detained on espionage and…
Turkey Seeks Consultation from WTO Due to US Tariffs
Turkey has requested consultation from the WTO regarding additional tariffs imposed by the U.S. on its steel and aluminum, which were doubled by President Trump…
Turkey's Supreme Court Rejects American Pastor's Request to End House Arrest
Turkey's Supreme Court has denied an American pastor's request to end his house arrest, leading to a significant drop in the value of the Turkish…
Mnuchin: More Sanctions on Turkey If American Pastor Is Not Released
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced potential new sanctions against Turkey if they do not release American pastor Andrew Brunson, whose trial has strained U.S.-Turkey…
Turkish Court Rejects American Pastor's Request to End House Arrest
A Turkish court has denied American pastor Andrew Brunson's request to end his house arrest, while the U.S. government considers his trial unfair and has…
Pennsylvania Judicial Report on Child Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church
A Pennsylvania judicial report reveals extensive sexual abuse of children by Catholic priests, implicating senior church officials in systematic cover-ups. The investigation highlights the need…
White House Official Warns Turkey About 'Consequences' of Not Releasing American Pastor
The White House has warned Turkey of potential economic consequences if it does not release American pastor Andrew Brunson, whose detention has strained U.S.-Turkey relations.…
Turkish Ambassador Meets John Bolton at the White House
The Turkish ambassador met with U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton to discuss the detention of American pastor Andrew Brunson, which has strained U.S.-Turkey relations.…
Amnesty International Calls for the Release of Detainees from Qaleh Babak Gathering
Amnesty International has called for the immediate release of civil activists detained during a gathering at Qaleh Babak, including Ibrahim Noori. Approximately 120 individuals were…
I Am the Companion of Mash Hassan
In a surreal dream, former Iranian President Ahmadinejad engages in humorous and critical dialogue about political management and construction projects, while former Labor Minister Rabiei…
Erdogan Warns America: Our Relations and Partnership Are at Risk
Turkish President Erdogan warned the U.S. that unilateral actions against Turkey could jeopardize their partnership, prompting Turkey to seek new allies. The Turkish lira has…
Turkey's Currency Collapse; Erdogan Urges Citizens to Convert Gold, Euros, and Dollars to Lira
Turkey's lira has sharply declined following U.S. tariff increases, prompting President Erdogan to call for citizens to convert foreign currency into lira. The economic crisis…
Meeting with Yousef Naderkhani
Yousef Naderkhani, a pastor in Iran, has faced multiple arrests over the past decade due to his Christian faith and activities. His recent arrest in…