February 2019
India Welcomes Pakistan's Decision to Release Captured Indian Pilot
Indian military officials welcomed Pakistan's decision to release an Indian pilot captured during recent tensions, but signs of de-escalation from India are lacking. The situation…
Continuation of Algerian Student Protests Against Bouteflika's Re-election Bid
Algerian students are protesting for the fifth consecutive day against President Bouteflika's decision to run for re-election. The protests reflect widespread dissatisfaction with his long…
UK Prime Minister Accepts Parliamentary Vote on Brexit Delay
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has committed to allowing Parliament to vote on a three-month delay to the Brexit process to avoid a no-deal exit…
Brexit Agreement Likely to be Voted on in Parliament 'in the Coming Days'
The UK Chancellor, Philip Hammond, indicated that a new Brexit agreement may be voted on in Parliament soon, following recent constructive talks with EU leaders.…
Seven Labour Party MPs Resign Over Brexit and 'Anti-Semitism'
Seven MPs from the UK Labour Party resigned due to dissatisfaction with the party's stance on Brexit and allegations of anti-Semitism. This split highlights internal…
Cancellation of Central European Countries and Israel Meeting Following Increased Verbal Tensions
Tensions between Israel and Poland escalated after Israeli officials made inflammatory comments regarding Poland's role during the Holocaust, leading to the cancellation of a Central…
European Sanctions Against Sharif and Beheshti Universities 'Continue'
The Iranian Minister of Science, Mansour Gholami, reported on his recent discussions in Europe regarding the lifting of sanctions on Sharif and Beheshti universities, but…
Cancellation of Polish Prime Minister's Visit to Israel Amid Rising Tensions Over the Holocaust
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki canceled his trip to Israel due to ongoing tensions stemming from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's comments about Polish complicity…
Poland Summons Israeli Ambassador in Protest Against Netanyahu's Remarks
Poland summoned the Israeli ambassador in response to Netanyahu's comments about Polish complicity with Nazis during a memorial event. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between…
The Outcome of the Warsaw Conference; Tehran Should Not Be Overly Optimistic
The Warsaw conference did not produce significant results regarding Iran, despite closer ties between some Arab states and Israel. The lack of a final statement…
Pompeo: Any Money Reaching the Islamic Republic Will Be Spent on Malice
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo emphasized that any funds reaching Iran will ultimately support malign activities, particularly through Qassem Soleimani. He asserted that the…
European Parliament Calls on Saudi Arabia to End Guardianship of Women
The European Parliament has called on Saudi Arabia to abolish laws that require women to obtain permission from male guardians for various life decisions, labeling…
Mike Pence: Europeans Should Withdraw from the Nuclear Agreement with Iran
Mike Pence has called on European allies to withdraw from the nuclear deal with Iran, labeling Iran as a major threat to peace in the…
New York Times Report on U.S. 'Covert Actions' to Counter Iran's Missile Program
The New York Times reports that the U.S. has a covert program to counter Iran's missile program, which includes efforts to disrupt satellite launches. Recent…
Theresa May's Optimism for a Brexit Deal Supported by the UK Parliament
Theresa May expressed optimism about securing a Brexit deal that Parliament will support, aiming for the UK to exit the EU by March 29. She…
Car Production in Iran Continues to Decline
Iran's car production has dropped by 35% this year, with significant declines in the production of French and Chinese vehicles. Automakers are struggling with delivery…
Pompeo Warns Allies About Using Equipment from Chinese Company Huawei
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned allies against using Huawei's communication equipment, citing security risks and potential espionage. This visit to Hungary, Slovakia, and…
Senior European Negotiator: Britain Must Make Concessions to Resolve Brexit Stalemate
Michel Barnier, the EU's chief negotiator, insists that the UK must agree to a permanent customs union to resolve the Brexit deadlock. The UK government,…
Russia Urges Europe to Abandon Policy of Appeasing the U.S. Regarding Iran
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov urged the EU to abandon its appeasement policy towards the U.S. regarding Iran and to open up for practical…
The 69th Berlin Film Festival; A Farewell to Iranian Cinema?
The 69th Berlin Film Festival has begun, marking Dieter Kosslick's farewell after nearly two decades. This year, only one Iranian film is being showcased, reflecting…
Bagheri: We Will Not Be Intimidated by Threats to Negotiate Our Missile Capabilities
Iran's military chief, Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, stated that Iran will not be intimidated by threats regarding its missile capabilities and emphasized the country's self-sufficiency in…
Donald Tusk: The Current Priority is to Avoid 'Chaos' During Britain's Exit from the European Union
Donald Tusk emphasized the need to avoid chaos as the UK prepares to exit the EU without a deal. Theresa May faces pressure to renegotiate…
Haaretz Poll: Half of Israelis Do Not Want Netanyahu as Prime Minister
A recent Haaretz poll reveals that nearly half of Israelis do not support Netanyahu's continued premiership, with Benny Gantz emerging as a significant challenger. Despite…
Iran Emphasizes 'Defensive and Deterrent Aspects' of Missile Activities in Response to Europe
Iran's Foreign Ministry has responded to the EU's concerns about its missile program, asserting that its activities are purely defensive and indigenous. The statement also…
EU Expresses Serious Concern Over Iran's Ballistic Missile Activities
The European Union has expressed serious concern over Iran's ballistic missile activities and urged Tehran to halt these actions, citing their potential to destabilize the…
Reuters: $10 Billion Cooperation Between Qatar and ExxonMobil in the U.S.
Qatar Petroleum and ExxonMobil are set to announce a $10 billion investment in liquefied natural gas facilities in Texas, with ConocoPhillips selling its stake. This…