January 2018
UNICEF: 60,000 Children in North Korea Suffer from 'Severe Hunger'
UNICEF reported that 60,000 children in North Korea are at severe risk of hunger due to international sanctions and malnutrition. The organization is seeking $16.5…
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…
Special Committee Investigating Russian Interference in US Elections Summons CIA Director
Mark Pompeo, CIA Director, has been questioned by a special committee investigating Russian interference in the US elections, following similar inquiries with Attorney General Jeff…
Jeff Sessions Questioned in Russia's Interference in the US Presidential Election
Jeff Sessions was questioned by the team investigating Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election, marking the first time a Trump cabinet member has…
Health Minister: 2000 People Die Annually in Iran Due to Work-Related Accidents
The Iranian Health Minister announced that over 2000 people die annually from work-related accidents, highlighting the lack of safety in 40% of workshops. He criticized…
Severity of Water Crisis in Khuzestan Province; Several Power Plants May Be Taken Offline
Khuzestan Province is facing an unprecedented water crisis, with warnings that several hydroelectric power plants may be taken offline due to drought conditions. The Iranian…
Opposition of the Drug Control Headquarters to the Mitigation of the Death Penalty
The Drug Control Headquarters in Iran opposes the mitigation of the death penalty for drug traffickers, arguing it will worsen drug trafficking and increase the…
Arrest of Herat Municipality Advisor on Charges of Spying for Iran
Asadullah Rezaei, an advisor to the Herat Municipality, has been arrested by Afghan security forces on charges of espionage for Iran. This incident highlights ongoing…
Associated Press: Special Counsel Team Expresses Interest in Interviewing Trump
The Associated Press reports that the special counsel team is interested in interviewing Donald Trump about Russian interference in the 2016 elections. This development suggests…