January 2019
Paradox with Kamyab Hosseini; Interview with Kiumars Saleh-Nia
Kamyab Hosseini hosts a football-themed episode of his program 'Paradox' discussing the national interest in football. He interviews Kiumars Saleh-Nia, a prominent former football reporter…
Senate Rejects Two Proposals to Reopen the U.S. Government
The U.S. Senate rejected two proposals to end the government shutdown, one from Trump seeking funding for a border wall and another from Democrats without…
21 Lawyers: The Investigation into the Torture Case by the Prosecutor of Shush is Illegal
Twenty-one lawyers have declared the investigation by the prosecutor of Shush into Ismail Bakshi's torture complaint as illegal, arguing that the prosecutor cannot act impartially.…
Germany Calls on Moscow to Uphold Nuclear Treaty with the U.S.
Germany's Foreign Minister Heiko Maas urged Russia to comply with the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty during his visit to Moscow, while Russia denied any violations.…
German Diplomat: Iran Damages Itself by Spying in Europe
Wolfgang Ischinger, a German diplomat, criticized Iran for its espionage activities in Europe, which he claims undermine the JCPOA. He emphasized that Europe should not…
Could the Iranian Satellite Launch Vehicle Target the U.S.?
Iran attempted to launch a satellite, but the effort failed despite initial success in the first two stages. The U.S. criticized the launch as a…
Two Financial Backers of Brexit: Britain Will Not Leave the European Union
Two prominent financial backers of Brexit express doubt about its implementation, suggesting that the UK government may abandon the exit from the EU. Peter Hargreaves…
Trump Warns Congress About Declaring a National Emergency for Border Wall Construction
President Trump warned Congress that he may declare a national emergency to secure funding for the border wall if an agreement isn't reached, leading to…
Kevin Spacey Denies 'Sexual Assault' Charges Against a Young Man in Court Hearing
Kevin Spacey denied allegations of sexual assault against an 18-year-old man during a court hearing in Nantucket. The charges stem from an incident in 2016,…
Netanyahu Asks the U.S. to Recognize Israeli Sovereignty Over the Golan Heights
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has reiterated his call for the U.S. and other nations to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights, a territory annexed…
James Jeffrey Appointed U.S. Special Representative in Global Coalition Against ISIS
James Jeffrey has been appointed as the U.S. Special Representative in the global coalition against ISIS while continuing his role as the U.S. envoy for…
A Former Democratic Senator Among Options for U.S. Secretary of Defense
Donald Trump is considering Jim Webb, a former Democratic senator, for the role of Secretary of Defense following James Mattis's resignation. This comes amid ongoing…
Trial of Khashoggi Murder Suspects Begins; Prosecutor Requests Death Penalty for Five
The trial of suspects in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi has commenced in Riyadh, with the Saudi prosecutor seeking the death penalty for five individuals.…
What Time Is It in the Post-Instagram World?
The Iranian government is considering filtering Instagram, which could have significant social and economic consequences for users and the economy. The article humorously discusses the…
Continued Shutdown of the U.S. Government; Trump Invites Congressional Leaders to the White House
The U.S. government remains shut down due to budget disagreements over funding for a border wall. President Trump has invited congressional leaders to discuss border…
Falahatpisheh: Iran's Economic Performance in Iraq is Negative Compared to Turkey and Saudi Arabia
Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh criticized Iran's economic performance in Iraq, warning that Turkey and Saudi Arabia are gaining influence in the market. Despite Iraq's reliance on Iranian…