May 2018
US Army: Over 50 Taliban Commanders Killed in Missile Strikes
The US Army reported that over 50 Taliban commanders were killed in missile strikes in Helmand province, Afghanistan. The Taliban dismissed the claims as propaganda,…
The Secret of Nasser Malek-Motiei's Decades of Popularity
Nasser Malek-Motiei, a legendary actor of pre-revolutionary Iranian cinema, passed away recently, sparking renewed interest in his contributions to the film industry. His portrayal of…
Clashes Over Water Transfer Plan in Yasouj; 15 Protest Representatives Arrested
A protest against a water transfer project in Yasouj led to clashes with officials and the arrest of 15 protest representatives. The project aims to…
Member of Parliament: Daily Tobacco Consumption in Iran is 30 Billion Tomans
A member of Iran's parliament revealed that daily tobacco consumption costs the country 30 billion tomans, with alarming increases in usage among girls and adolescents.…
A Not-So-Famous Name and the 'Fastest' Android Phone
OnePlus has launched the OnePlus 6, the strongest Android phone on the market at a competitive price, featuring advanced specifications including a Snapdragon 845 processor…
Syrian Army Captures Last Rebel-Controlled Area Around Damascus
The Syrian army has captured the last rebel-controlled area around Damascus, marking a significant victory for the Assad regime. This development consolidates government control over…
Trump Emphasizes Nuclear Disarmament of North Korea Again
Donald Trump has reiterated the U.S. demand for North Korea's nuclear disarmament, while North Korea threatens to cancel an upcoming summit if unilateral pressure continues.…
Suicide Attacks by a Family in Indonesia Leave 13 Dead
A family in Indonesia, including parents and their children, carried out suicide bombings at three churches in Surabaya, resulting in at least 13 deaths and…
Opposition Leader of Armenia Elected as Prime Minister
Nikol Pashinyan has been elected as Armenia's new Prime Minister following widespread protests that led to the resignation of Serge Sargsyan. His election marks a…
Counting of Votes Begins in Lebanese Parliamentary Elections
The counting of votes has begun in Lebanon's parliamentary elections, the first in nine years, featuring around 600 candidates from various parties. The elections are…
Armenian Parliament Session to Elect New Prime Minister; Nikol Pashinyan is the Sole Official Candidate
The Armenian Parliament is set to vote on a new Prime Minister after Serzh Sargsyan's resignation due to public protests. Nikol Pashinyan is the only…
New Protest Campaign in Iran with #HundredThousandTalkingBanknotes
A new protest campaign in Iran, marked by the hashtag #HundredThousandTalkingBanknotes, involves citizens writing anti-government slogans on banknotes to express dissent and bypass censorship. This…