August 2016
Two Senior North Korean Officials Executed
Two senior North Korean officials, including Deputy Prime Minister for Education Kim Yong-jin, have reportedly been executed as part of ongoing internal purges under Kim…
Minister of Culture: If a concert is canceled, I am constantly questioned about it
Iran's Minister of Culture, Ali Jannati, expressed frustration over constant questioning regarding concert cancellations, attributing the issue to media and societal pressures. He highlighted the…
Prosecutor of Robat Karim: Sattar Beheshti's Sister Released on Reduced Bail
Sahar Beheshti, sister of the late blogger Sattar Beheshti, was arrested during a memorial ceremony for her brother but was later released on reduced bail.…
Death of Eight Police Officers in Southeastern Turkey 'Due to PKK Bombing'
Eight police officers were killed and dozens injured in a car bombing attributed to the PKK in southeastern Turkey. This incident follows a year of…
Erdogan: Syrian Rebels Supported by Ankara Have Taken Control of Jarablus from ISIS
Turkish President Erdogan announced that Syrian rebels backed by Turkey have taken Jarablus from ISIS. This move has drawn criticism from Kurdish leaders, who accuse…
One killed and 30 injured in two explosions in southern Thailand
Two bomb explosions in Pattani, Thailand resulted in one death and 30 injuries, with the first explosion causing no casualties and the second occurring at…
Complete Capture of Hasakah by Syrian Kurds; Army and People's Defense Units Ceasefire
Syrian Kurdish forces have taken almost complete control of Hasakah after intense fighting with the Syrian army, leading to a ceasefire mediated by Russia. This…
Erdogan: The Suicide Bomber in Gaziantep Was a Teenager Aged 12 to 14
A suicide bombing at a wedding in Gaziantep, Turkey, killed 51 and injured 94, with Erdogan stating the bomber was a teenager likely linked to…
Bomb Explosion in Turkey Leaves 50 Dead
A bomb explosion at a wedding in Gaziantep, Turkey, resulted in 50 deaths and 94 injuries, with President Erdoğan attributing the attack to ISIS. This…
ISIS Told Me Either Cover Your Eyes or We Will Take Them Out
The city of Manbij has been liberated from ISIS control, and a local woman named Alia describes the oppressive conditions residents faced under ISIS rule,…
Airstrike on Médecins Sans Frontières Hospital in Yemen Leaves '11 Dead'
An airstrike on a Médecins Sans Frontières hospital in Yemen has resulted in at least 11 deaths and 20 injuries, including members of the organization.…
Trump: Muslim immigrants must take a belief test to enter the US
Donald Trump proposed that Muslim immigrants to the US must take a belief test to demonstrate their alignment with American values, framing this as a…
Iranian Activist: I Will Again Show the Slogan for Women's Presence in Stadiums in Rio
Darya Safai, an Iranian activist, continues to advocate for women's right to enter stadiums, having previously protested at the Rio Olympics. Despite facing security interventions,…
Trump: My remarks about gun rights supporters confronting Hillary Clinton were misinterpreted
Donald Trump has defended his controversial remarks regarding gun rights supporters and Hillary Clinton, claiming they were misinterpreted. This incident has sparked a political backlash,…
Trump: Gun Rights Supporters Might Do Something About Clinton
Donald Trump suggested that gun rights supporters might take action against Hillary Clinton if she wins and attempts to repeal the Second Amendment. This statement…
The 'Loving' Rangers
World Ranger Day highlights the challenges faced by rangers in Iran, where they protect endangered species but face threats from poachers and inadequate support. The…
Homayoun Katouzian and 'Satire and Irony in the Works of Sadegh Hedayat'
Homayoun Katouzian's book 'Satire and Irony in the Works of Sadegh Hedayat' has been published in Iran for the first time after over two decades.…
The Rio Olympics Begins with a Call for Peace and Respect for Nature
The Rio 2016 Olympics opened with themes of peace and respect for nature, amidst significant security concerns due to global terrorism and Brazil's own political…
Journalists' Guild Sends Letter to Rouhani Regarding Obstacles to Reopening the Guild
The Iranian Journalists' Guild has accused the government of obstructing its reopening by promoting alternative organizations. They have called on President Rouhani to appoint a…
Statement by 'Human Rights Defenders' in Protest Against the Execution of Sunni Prisoners
The Iranian Association for Human Rights has condemned the mass execution of Sunni prisoners, citing vague charges and lack of fair trials. This situation raises…
Egyptian Army Takes Out Leader of ISIS's Egyptian Branch
The Egyptian army has killed Abu Dua al-Ansari, the leader of ISIS's Egyptian branch, during a successful air operation in Al-Arish. This operation also resulted…
Taliban Militants Attack Foreign Tourists in Herat Province
Taliban militants attacked a group of foreign tourists in Herat, injuring at least six individuals. The attack occurred despite the presence of Afghan soldiers providing…
Living 'Normally' After Losing 90% of the Brain
A 44-year-old French man has lost 90% of his brain but remains fully conscious and leads a normal life, challenging existing theories of consciousness. This…