November 2016
OECD: Trump's Presidency Will Double U.S. Growth Rate
The OECD forecasts that Donald Trump's economic policies will significantly boost U.S. growth rates, predicting a doubling of growth by 2018 due to increased public…
Airplane Crash with 81 Passengers in Colombia; At Least Three Survivors
An airplane carrying 81 people, including Brazilian football players, crashed in Colombia, resulting in at least three confirmed survivors. The cause of the crash is…
Erdogan's Warning: I Will Open Turkey's Borders for Refugees Heading to Europe
President Erdogan threatened to open Turkey's borders to refugees heading to Europe following the European Parliament's vote to suspend Turkey's EU membership negotiations. This escalation…
Washington Post: Expansion of the Operational Scope of the U.S. Army Special Operations Command
The U.S. has expanded the operational scope of its Special Operations Command to conduct direct operations against terrorist organizations globally, particularly in response to the…
Dozens of Bodies and Decapitated Heads Found in Mexico
Mexican authorities found at least 32 bodies and 9 decapitated heads in Guerrero, a state known for drug cartel violence. The discovery highlights ongoing issues…
The Trend of Decreasing Inflation Rate Continued in November
The inflation rate in Iran continued to decrease in November 2016, with the average inflation rate reaching 8.6 percent. Reports indicate a downward trend in…
Turkey's Labor Minister: Thousands Dismissed from Public Offices Due to PKK Links
Turkey's Labor Minister announced the dismissal of over 10,500 public employees linked to the PKK amid ongoing purges following a failed coup. This comes as…
Sexual Relations in Iran: Pleasure Seeking or Childbearing?
The article discusses the implications of Iran's Comprehensive Population and Family Plan, which aims to increase birth rates but has led to concerns about women's…
Leaders of Two European Parliament Factions Call for Suspension of Turkey's Membership Negotiations
Leaders of two factions in the European Parliament have called for the suspension of Turkey's EU membership negotiations due to human rights abuses following a…
US Warns Citizens About Potential Terrorist Attacks in Europe
The US State Department has issued a warning to its citizens in Europe about potential terrorist attacks, particularly during the holiday season, following a thwarted…
In Response to Protests, Turkey Withdraws Bill Related to Sexual Assault on Children
The Turkish government withdrew a controversial bill that would have allowed men convicted of child sexual assault to marry their victims for release from prison,…
Severe Earthquake and Tsunami Drive Thousands of Japanese to Higher Ground
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Japan, prompting thousands to evacuate to higher ground. The quake affected facilities at a nuclear power plant, raising concerns…
Polluted Business Environment
The Iranian business environment is deemed 'polluted' by a parliamentary member, highlighting the toxic conditions faced by economic actors. This assessment is supported by a…
Human Rights Watch Protests the Destruction of Arab Homes in Iraq by Kurdish Forces
Human Rights Watch has condemned the destruction of Arab homes in Iraq by Kurdish security forces, suggesting it may amount to war crimes. This destruction…
Iran's Central Bank Increases Allowed Currency Entry Limit to $10,000
Iran's Central Bank has doubled the limit for travelers bringing currency into the country from $5,000 to $10,000, effective December 1. This change aims to…
Taliban Attack on German Consulate in Mazar-i-Sharif
The Taliban claimed responsibility for a car bomb attack on the German consulate in Mazar-i-Sharif, resulting in at least two deaths and over 80 injuries.…
Phone Calls from Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, King Salman, and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to Donald Trump
King Salman, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory in separate phone calls. This marks a significant moment…
President of the European Commission: Turkey is drifting further away from Europe every day
Jean-Claude Juncker criticized Turkey's increasing distance from Europe due to political purges and media crackdowns, urging President Erdoğan to clarify Turkey's EU membership intentions. The…
Syrian Democratic Forces Launch Operation to Retake Raqqa
The Syrian Democratic Forces have launched an operation named 'Euphrates Rage' to retake Raqqa, the ISIS capital, with U.S. air support. This operation coincides with…
Iran Halts Electricity Exports to Turkey Due to $200 Million Debt
Iran has halted electricity exports to Turkey due to a $200 million debt owed by a Turkish company. Discussions are ongoing to recover the debt…
Turkish Foreign Minister to Iraq: If You Are Powerful, Why Did You Surrender Mosul to ISIS?
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu criticized Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, calling him weak for allowing ISIS to take Mosul and for the PKK's presence…
Haider al-Abadi Warns Turkey About Consequences of Military Intervention in Iraq
Haider al-Abadi, the Iraqi Prime Minister, has warned Turkey against military intervention in Iraq, stating it could lead to Turkey's disintegration. Iraq opposes Turkish forces'…
Turkey Calls for Operations Against Raqqa After Mosul Liberation
Turkey's Deputy Prime Minister has called for military operations against Raqqa after the liberation of Mosul, emphasizing the strategic importance of acting against ISIS. This…