April 2016
The Challenge of Remaining Secular in Turkey's Constitution
The Turkish Parliament Speaker's call for a religiously oriented constitution has sparked significant political and social backlash, highlighting the ongoing tension between secularism and religious…
Riyad Mansour Implicitly Compares Israel's Actions to Nazi Germany
Riyad Mansour, the Palestinian UN ambassador, compared Israel's actions to those of Nazi Germany during a press conference following a heated exchange with the Israeli…
Disciplinary Action Against 16 American Soldiers Related to the Kunduz Hospital Attack
The U.S. government is set to announce disciplinary actions against 16 soldiers involved in the airstrike on a Doctors Without Borders hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan,…
UN Representative in Syria: What negotiations can be held under bombardment?
The UN envoy for Syria, Stefan de Mistura, highlights the ongoing violence in Syria, with a citizen dying every 25 minutes, and calls for a…
Venezuelan Government Employees to Work Two Days a Week
The Venezuelan government has mandated that public sector employees work only two days a week to conserve energy amid severe electricity shortages and a worsening…
International Aid for Chernobyl Radiation Control
International organizations have pledged 87.5 million euros to help secure the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, which remains a hazard 30 years after its catastrophic explosion.…
Genetic Mutation Shields Some Convicts from Paralysis or Death
Researchers have discovered a genetic mutation that protects certain individuals from debilitating diseases, potentially leading to new treatments for conditions like cystic fibrosis. The study…
PKK Warns of Intensifying Attacks Across Turkey
Jamil Bayik of the PKK announced the group's readiness to intensify its attacks across Turkey in response to President Erdogan's military actions against them. This…
Electronic Skin Turns Your Body into a Display
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a new electronic skin technology that can function as a display and measure emotions and medical metrics.…
Facebook and Gmail Accounts of Iran's Vice President for Women and Family Affairs Hacked
Shahindokht Molaverdi, Iran's Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, reported that her Facebook and Gmail accounts were hacked. This incident follows her recent summons…
Turkey Sets Deadline for EU Agreement Implementation
Turkey's Prime Minister has set a deadline for the EU to lift visa requirements for Turkish citizens, threatening to cancel agreements if the deadline is…
Protest Gathering of Retirees in Front of Parliament
Over 500 retirees from the steel industry protested in front of the Iranian Parliament over unpaid pension arrears. They demand government attention to their issues,…
Rouhani in Ankara: We Have No Disagreements with Turkey on Principles
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani stated that there are no fundamental disagreements between Iran and Turkey during a press conference in Ankara. Both leaders emphasized cooperation…
Czech Republic: Refer to Us as 'Czechia'
The leaders of the Czech Republic have agreed to adopt 'Czechia' as the official name for easier use in various contexts. This change requires government…
Merkel's Agreement to Prosecute German Comedian at Erdogan's Request
Angela Merkel has agreed to Erdogan's request to prosecute German comedian Jan Böhmermann for a satirical poem mocking him. This decision has sparked controversy and…
Putin Accuses Turkey of Collaborating with Extremists and Terrorists
Vladimir Putin accused Turkey of being unsafe for Russian tourists and collaborating with extremist groups during a press conference. This statement could further harm Turkey's…
See a Doctor if You Notice These 9 Signs
The article outlines nine health warning signs that should prompt individuals, especially women, to seek medical advice. These include unusual vaginal bleeding, sudden weight loss,…
Belgian Prosecutor Files Charges Against Two Individuals and Arrests Three Others
Belgian authorities have filed charges against two men linked to the Brussels attacks and arrested three others connected to the Paris attacks. This highlights ongoing…
Brussels Attackers Intended to Launch Operations Again in Paris
The Belgian prosecutor revealed that the attackers of the Brussels airport and metro had initially planned a terrorist operation in France but changed their target…
Panama Papers: Salvadoran Police Raids Mossack Fonseca Offices
The Salvadoran police raided the offices of Mossack Fonseca, a company implicated in global tax evasion scandals known as the Panama Papers. This action follows…
Two-Week Deadline for Thousands of Stranded Migrants in Piraeus Port
Greece has issued a two-week ultimatum to thousands of migrants in Piraeus, urging them to move to government camps or face expulsion. This move aligns…
Russia: Annual Revenue of the 'Islamic State' from Antiquities Smuggling Up to $200 Million
Russia's UN representative claims the 'Islamic State' earns $150-$200 million annually from antiquities smuggling, controlling significant cultural artifacts in Syria and Iraq. The letter accuses…
Panama Papers: Iceland to Hold Early Elections
Iceland is set to hold early elections following the resignation of Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson due to the Panama Papers scandal. The new prime…
Iran Registered in the List of Countries Without Animal Circuses
Iran has officially joined the list of countries that do not allow animal circuses, thanks to the efforts of a working group and support from…
Europe Gives Green Light to Gene Therapy for Children
The European Medicines Agency has approved the first gene therapy for children suffering from severe combined immunodeficiency, developed by GlaxoSmithKline and Italian scientists. This therapy…
Greece Begins Process of Returning Refugees to Turkey
Greece has begun returning refugees to Turkey, starting with a group of 131 individuals. This process is part of an EU-Turkey agreement, which has raised…