March 2019
U.S. Halts Aid to Three Central American Countries Due to Migrants
The Trump administration is cutting aid to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras due to their failure to curb illegal migration to the U.S. This decision…
Agnès Varda; From the French New Wave to a Film in Iran
Agnès Varda, a pioneering French filmmaker and key figure of the New Wave, passed away at 90 shortly after receiving a lifetime achievement award. Her…
Trump Threatens to Close the Mexico Border by Next Week
Donald Trump has threatened to close the U.S.-Mexico border if Mexico does not stop illegal migrants from entering the U.S. This comes amid resource constraints…
Hundreds of Thousands Demonstrate in Algeria Against Bouteflika
Hundreds of thousands of Algerians protested in Algiers demanding the resignation of President Bouteflika, marking the sixth consecutive week of demonstrations. The military's call for…
Unpublished Excerpts from Ayatollah Khomeini's Will
Unpublished excerpts from Ayatollah Khomeini's will emphasize the need for resilience during crises and attribute national problems to historical injustices. He calls on religious leaders…
Chronicle of a Flood
The article discusses a radio program reflecting on the differences of Nowruz in 1398, including international reactions to floods in Iran and a Ukrainian comedian's…
U.S. Attorney General's Intent to Release Mueller Report in Coming Weeks
U.S. Attorney General William Barr plans to release a public version of Robert Mueller's report on the Russia investigation in the coming weeks, following a…
Algerian Army Commander Calls for Declaration of Bouteflika's Inability to Govern
The Algerian army commander has called for the removal of President Bouteflika, citing his inability to govern amid ongoing protests. Bouteflika's withdrawal from the presidential…
Trump's Veto Not Overturned in U.S. House of Representatives
The U.S. House of Representatives failed to overturn President Trump's veto on his national emergency declaration for border wall funding, allowing him to access federal…
Pompeo Congratulates 'U.S. Army, Syrian Democratic Forces, and Coalition' Following ISIS Defeat
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo congratulated the U.S. military and Syrian Democratic Forces for liberating Iraq and Syria from ISIS. The announcement follows President…
Nineteenth Week of Yellow Vest Protests; Ban on Demonstrations in Some Areas of Paris
The Yellow Vest protests in Paris continue for the nineteenth week, with significant police presence and a ban on demonstrations in certain areas due to…
Capsizing of a Boat in the Tigris River in Iraq; 72 Dead and Dozens Missing
A boat capsized in the Tigris River in Iraq, resulting in at least 72 fatalities and many missing, primarily women and children. The passengers were…
Christchurch Attacks: Erdogan's Threat, Warnings from Australia and New Zealand
Turkish President Erdogan threatened to send anti-Muslim Australians home in coffins, referencing historical battles. This has drawn condemnation from Australia and prompted New Zealand's foreign…
Trump Says U.S. Considering Brazil's NATO Membership Option
Donald Trump has indicated that the U.S. is considering Brazil's potential membership in NATO during a meeting with President Jair Bolsonaro. This development highlights the…
New Zealand Prime Minister: I Will Not Even Speak the Name of This Terrorist
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern condemned the Christchurch mosque attacker, stating she would not name him to prevent him from gaining notoriety. She announced…
Ferdowsipour: The Director of Channel Three Removed Program 90 from Tonight's Broadcast Schedule
Adel Ferdowsipour's Program 90 was removed from the broadcast schedule by the director of Channel Three, despite recent accolades for the show. There are conflicting…
New Zealand Prime Minister Announces Cabinet Agreement to Reform Gun Laws
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced plans to reform gun laws following the Christchurch mosque attacks that killed 50 people. The attacker, Brenton Tarrant,…
Israel's Supreme Court Allows Some Arab Parties to Participate in Elections
Israel's Supreme Court has allowed certain Arab parties to participate in upcoming elections, overturning previous rejections by the election committee. The ruling also permits two…
The Death Toll from the New Zealand Mosque Attacks Rises to 50
The death toll from the New Zealand mosque attacks has reached 50, with many others injured. Brenton Harrison Tarrant, an Australian white supremacist, is in…
Trump Vetoes US Congress Bill on Emergency Status
President Trump vetoed a congressional bill aimed at revoking the emergency status at the southern US border. This decision follows a Senate vote where Republicans…
Investigation Begins into Ethiopian Airlines Plane Crash in France
An Ethiopian Airlines plane crash in France has led to investigations starting on March 15, with 157 fatalities reported. The incident has caused global concern…
U.S. Senate Rejects Emergency Status for Border Wall Construction
The U.S. Senate voted to end the emergency status declared by President Trump for border wall construction, with 12 Republican senators joining Democrats in the…
This Three-Year-Old Goat Becomes the 'Honorary Mayor' of a Town in Vermont
A goat named Lincoln has been elected as the honorary mayor of Fair Haven, Vermont, in a unique initiative aimed at raising funds for a…
Fox Caught in Poultry Farm Killed with the Help of Chickens
A fox entered a poultry farm in France but was unable to escape and was killed by the chickens. This incident highlights the instinctual behavior…
Academic Fraud Case in the U.S.; From Famous Figures to Two Iranian-Americans
A major academic fraud case in the U.S. involves celebrities and two Iranian-Americans accused of bribing officials to secure university admissions for wealthy students. This…
British Parliament Representatives Reject Brexit Proposal for the Second Time
The British Parliament has rejected Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit proposal for the second time, with 391 votes against and 242 in favor. The EU…
The World Wide Web Turns 30: What Did We Want and What Happened?
Tim Berners-Lee marked the 30th anniversary of the World Wide Web, expressing concerns over hate speech, privacy issues, and state-sponsored hacking. He advocates for a…
UN Reporter: Crackdown in Iran Has Intensified
The UN Special Rapporteur on Iran, Javaid Rehman, has reported an intensification of government repression against human rights activists, particularly targeting lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, who…
Over 1500 ISIS Militants Surrendered in Syria
Over 1500 ISIS militants and their families surrendered to the Syrian Democratic Forces in Baghouz, marking a significant step towards the end of ISIS's territorial…
Negative Reaction to Netanyahu's Comment on Israel as a Country for Jews: From the President to Wonder Woman
In the lead-up to the Israeli elections, Netanyahu's assertion that Israel is a country solely for Jews has sparked backlash from various figures, including the…
Bouteflika Withdraws from Presidential Election After Weeks of Algerian Protests
Abdelaziz Bouteflika has announced he will not run for a fifth term in the Algerian presidential election following widespread protests against his candidacy. This decision…
Conflicting Reports on New Sentence for Nasrin Sotoudeh; Reza Khandan: 38 Years, Judge Moqiseh: 7 Years
Conflicting reports have emerged regarding Nasrin Sotoudeh's prison sentence, with her husband claiming a total of 38 years and 148 lashes, while a judge states…
Netanyahu's Rival Coalition Leads in Polls Ahead of Parliamentary Elections
As Israel approaches its parliamentary elections, the Blue and White coalition led by Benny Gantz and Yair Lapid leads in polls but has weakened significantly.…
What Happened at the Largest Annual Car Show
The Geneva Motor Show featured the selection of the European Car of the Year, with the Jaguar I-PACE winning due to its electric performance and…
Trump's Reaction to the Resolution Condemning Anti-Semitism in the U.S. House of Representatives
Donald Trump criticized the U.S. House of Representatives' resolution condemning anti-Semitism, labeling the Democratic Party as anti-Jew and anti-Israel. The resolution, initially aimed at addressing…
Tens of Thousands Protest Again Against Bouteflika in Algeria
Tens of thousands of Algerians protested against President Bouteflika, who is running for a fifth term despite his poor health. The protests, the largest since…
Learning from Algeria
The article draws parallels between the political situations in Iran and Algeria, highlighting the aging leadership of Bouteflika and the crisis facing both regimes. It…
Resolution Against Anti-Semitism and Islamophobia Passed in the U.S. House of Representatives
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution condemning anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, largely in response to comments made by Ilhan Omar regarding Israel. The resolution…
Macron's Invitation to Nasrin Sotoudeh Delivered to Her Husband
Emmanuel Macron invited imprisoned Iranian lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh to join the G7 Gender Equality Advisory Council, with the invitation delivered to her husband. This recognition…
Three Labor Organizations: The Minimum Wage for Workers Should Be Seven Million Tomans
Three independent labor organizations in Iran are demanding a minimum monthly wage of seven million tomans for workers, citing the rising cost of living. They…
The Nobel Academy Will Award Two Literature Prizes in 2019
The Swedish Academy will announce both the 2018 and 2019 Nobel Prizes in Literature in October 2019, following a scandal that led to the cancellation…
Trump Attacks Democrats in Response to House Judiciary Committee Investigations
Donald Trump has reacted to the House Judiciary Committee's investigations into allegations against him by attacking Democrats, claiming they are obstructing justice. The investigations focus…
Dissatisfaction of American Legislators with Trump's Approach to the Khashoggi Murder Report
U.S. senators expressed frustration with the Trump administration's lack of transparency regarding the Khashoggi murder case. Key figures, including Lindsey Graham and Bob Menendez, are…
Discovery of 1,500 Smuggled Turtles at Manila Airport
Philippine authorities have seized over 1,500 rare turtles smuggled in luggage at Manila Airport. The turtles were found in bags belonging to a Filipino traveler…
The 200th Anniversary of Gustave Courbet: Painting, Eroticism, and Nature
The article commemorates the 200th anniversary of Gustave Courbet, highlighting his significant contributions to realism and eroticism in art. It discusses the impact of his…
Opposing Senators Likely to Achieve Sufficient Votes Against Emergency Declaration at the Mexico Border
The U.S. Senate is likely to gather enough votes to oppose President Trump's emergency declaration for funding the border wall, with Republican Senator Rand Paul…
The Beginning of a Decisive Battle of US-Supported Forces Against the Last Positions of ISIS in Syria
US-supported forces have begun a decisive battle against the last ISIS positions in Syria, coinciding with a deadly attack by al-Qaeda-aligned militants that killed Syrian…
Bernie Sanders Officially Enters U.S. Presidential Race; Trump Attacks Socialism
Bernie Sanders has officially entered the 2020 U.S. presidential race, criticizing Donald Trump as 'dangerous' and focusing on his middle-class roots. In response, Trump attacked…
India Says It Will Not Show Documents Related to Attack on Pakistan's Kashmir
Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated following an attack by the Islamist group Jaish-e-Mohammed in Indian Kashmir and India's subsequent airstrike in Pakistan's Kashmir.…
The United States Imposes New Sanctions on Venezuelan Officials
The U.S. has imposed new sanctions on six Venezuelan officials for blocking humanitarian aid, amid a severe economic crisis in Venezuela. Nicolás Maduro's regime is…
Tens of Thousands Demonstrate in Algeria Against Bouteflika's Re-election Bid
Tens of thousands protested in Algeria against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's bid for a fifth term, marking the largest demonstrations to date against his candidacy. The…
Pakistan Releases Indian Pilot
Pakistan released an Indian pilot captured during escalating tensions following a deadly attack in Kashmir. This move is seen as a gesture of goodwill aimed…
Taliban Attack on Military Base in Helmand Province of Afghanistan 'Repelled'
The Taliban launched an attack on the Shorab military base in Helmand, Afghanistan, which was repelled by Afghan forces with some casualties reported. The attack…