October 2017
Champion Abbas Zandi Passes Away
Abbas Zandi, a prominent figure in Iranian wrestling and former national team coach, has passed away at the age of 87. He was a key…
Hundreds of Thousands Demonstrate in Barcelona in Support of Spain's Unity
Hundreds of thousands demonstrated in Barcelona in support of Spain's unity, highlighting the ongoing tensions between the Spanish government and Catalonia's separatist movement. The Spanish…
Spanish Prime Minister Dissolves Catalonia Government; Elections to be Held in December
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy dissolved the Catalonia government and called for new elections following a controversial independence referendum. This move is part of a…
Kurdistan Region: Agreement Between Iraqi Forces and Peshmerga for Ceasefire
The Kurdistan Region of Iraq announced a ceasefire agreement between Iraqi forces and Kurdish Peshmerga to halt fighting in northern Iraq, although details remain unclear.…
Spanish Senate Meeting to Approve Direct Rule over Catalonia
The Spanish Senate is set to decide on November 5 whether to revoke Catalonia's autonomy after local leader Carles Puigdemont refused to hold new elections.…
Trump's Action to Address the Crisis Caused by Opioid Drugs in America
The Trump administration has declared a public health emergency to combat the opioid crisis in the U.S., where over 140 people die daily from drug…
Persepolis Victory Against Esteghlal in Controversial Derby
Persepolis defeated Esteghlal 1-0 in a controversial Tehran derby, with Ali Alipour scoring the decisive penalty. This victory propelled Persepolis to second place in the…
Release of Documents Related to the Assassination of John F. Kennedy
Donald Trump plans to release classified documents related to John F. Kennedy's assassination, potentially revealing significant information from Antonio Vecina, an 88-year-old former CIA operative.…
At least 52 Egyptian security forces killed in clashes with Islamist militants
Clashes in Egypt's western deserts have resulted in the deaths of at least 52 security personnel during an operation against the Islamist group Hasm Movement.…
From Qaraati's Anger to Tax Evasion
The article discusses the Friday station program that addresses various political and social issues in Iran, including the JCPOA, controversies surrounding Donald Trump, and the…
UN Commission Calls for Halt to Death Sentence of Murder Suspect of Setayesh Qureshi
The UN Human Rights Committee has called for Iran to halt the execution of Amir Hossein Pourjafar, who was convicted of murdering a seven-year-old Afghan…
Continued Violence and Child Abuse in Iranian Society
A three-year-old boy was murdered by his mother's fiancé, highlighting ongoing issues of child abuse in Iran. Recent executions of child murderers have also drawn…
Barzani: Individual and Unilateral Decisions Were the Cause of the Kirkuk Events
Masoud Barzani criticized unilateral decisions by Kurdish political leaders that led to the retreat of Peshmerga forces from Kirkuk, which was swiftly captured by Iraqi…
Death of Senior Taliban Members Continues Amid Drone Strikes on Pakistan-Afghanistan Border
Recent U.S. drone strikes have killed several senior Taliban commanders, including members of the Haqqani Network, on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. This escalation in violence comes…
Iraqi Forces Capture Airbase and Industrial Areas from Kurdish Control near Kirkuk
Iraqi forces have captured key positions from Kurdish Peshmerga in southern Kirkuk, including an airbase and industrial areas. This escalation follows a referendum for Kurdish…
Reports of 'Gunfire Exchange' Around Kirkuk; Abadi's Statement on 'Cooperation' with Peshmerga
There have been reports of artillery exchanges between Iraqi government forces and Kurdish Peshmerga near Kirkuk, as Iraqi Prime Minister Abadi calls for cooperation to…
Iraqi Forces Begin Operations to Control Kirkuk Oil Fields
Iraqi forces have initiated operations to seize control of oil fields and an airbase in Kirkuk, currently held by Kurdish Peshmerga forces, amid rising tensions…
Kirkuk; Continued Standoff Between Government Forces and Peshmerga Following Baghdad's Deadline
Tensions continue to rise in Kirkuk as Iraqi government forces and Kurdish Peshmerga face off following a deadline issued by Baghdad for the Peshmerga to…
The Kurdistan Region Government Reopens Roads to Mosul
The Kurdistan Regional Government reopened roads to Mosul after briefly closing them due to concerns over Iraqi military movements. This incident follows heightened tensions after…
Catalonia's Response to Madrid's Deadline: Let's Negotiate
Catalonia's leader Carles Puigdemont has called for negotiations with Madrid regarding independence, criticizing threats from Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy to suspend Catalonia's autonomy. The…
Concerns of Iraqi Kurds Over Baghdad's 'Military Movements'; Abadi: We Will Not Attack
Tensions are rising between the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and the central government in Baghdad due to military movements and preparations for potential conflict. Kurdish…
The Door of a Mosque in Tehran Set on Fire; 'Perpetrators Arrested'
A mosque door in Tehran was set on fire by youths influenced by social media, leading to arrests. The police deny any connection to Satanic…
"Six Days"; The Story of the Occupation of the Iranian Embassy in London
The film "Six Days" recounts the 1980 armed occupation of the Iranian embassy in London by six Iranian Arabs demanding the release of prisoners. It…
‘Esrafil’: A Woman Caught Between Tradition and a Film Constrained by Censorship
The film 'Esrafil' explores the struggles of women in a patriarchal society through the story of Mahi, who faces emotional challenges after losing her son.…
Catalan Leaders: We Are Not Seeking a Bitter Separation from Madrid
Catalan leaders assert their right to independence following a controversial referendum, which the Spanish government deemed illegal. Despite police violence and injuries, Catalonia's government seeks…
Canadian Police Charge Somali Refugee with Knife and Vehicle Attacks in Edmonton
A Somali refugee has been charged in Edmonton for a knife attack on a police officer and for driving a vehicle into pedestrians, which authorities…
Catalonia Takes Police Response to Protesters to International Courts
The Catalonia local government announced plans to take Spain to international courts over police violence against protesters during an independence referendum, which resulted in hundreds…