November 2018
Rohani's Assistant for Citizen Rights Resigns with Critical Letter to Government
Shahindokht Molaverdi, assistant to President Hassan Rohani on citizen rights, resigned in protest against the law banning the employment of retirees, criticizing its implications for…
Israel and Airbnb Clash Over Rental Homes in Jewish Settlements
Airbnb has removed rental listings in Jewish settlements in the West Bank, prompting outrage from Israeli officials who see it as support for the BDS…
Three Democratic Senators Challenge Trump's Appointment of Acting Attorney General
Three Democratic senators have filed a lawsuit against President Trump over his appointment of Matthew Whitaker as acting Attorney General, claiming it violates Senate authority.…
North Korean Leader Attends Weapons Test; An American Prisoner Released
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a missile production facility and oversaw a successful weapons test while simultaneously announcing the release of an American…
Advancement of Yemeni Government Forces Towards Key Ports of Hodeidah
Yemeni government forces are advancing towards the key port city of Hodeidah, which has been under Houthi control since 2014. The conflict has raised concerns…
From Disability Percentage to the 'Putin-Medvedev' Plan: Federations' Attempts to Bypass the Retirement Law
The article discusses the attempts of various sports federation leaders in Iran to circumvent a law that prohibits the employment of retirees. Key figures, including…