November 2016
Window: Execution of Four Convicts in Qeshm Island in Public; Deterrent or Promoter of Violence?
In Iran, at least nine executions occurred last week, including four public hangings in Qeshm Island for rape charges. Human rights advocates criticize public executions…
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…
Israeli Police Investigation into Submarine Purchase Contract from Germany
The Israeli Attorney General has initiated an investigation into a controversial submarine purchase contract with Germany, linked to Prime Minister Netanyahu's personal lawyer. This scrutiny…
Keyvan Karimi, Iranian Documentarian, Transferred to Evin Prison to Serve Sentence
Keyvan Karimi, an Iranian documentarian, has been transferred to Evin Prison to serve a one-year sentence and receive 223 lashes for charges related to a…
Trump Nominates South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
Donald Trump has nominated Nikki Haley, the Governor of South Carolina and a former critic of his, as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.…
Syrian Observatory for Human Rights Says Rebels Preventing Escape of Dozens of Civilians from Aleppo
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports that rebels in eastern Aleppo are blocking civilians from fleeing to safety amid ongoing government attacks. Nearly 100…
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…
Trump Advisor: The President-Elect Does Not Intend to Pursue the Clinton Case
Donald Trump's advisor, Kellyanne Conway, stated that the President-Elect does not plan to pursue allegations against Hillary Clinton regarding her emails, despite Trump's campaign promises…
Dozens Killed and Wounded in Suicide Attack on Shiite Mosque in Kabul
A suicide attack on a Shiite mosque in Kabul resulted in at least 27 deaths and many injuries, with reports suggesting the toll could be…
Which Employment Criteria Reflects the Reality of the Labor Market?
Iranian officials identify unemployment, environmental issues, and water access as key challenges, with a controversial definition of unemployment that includes anyone working just one hour…
Brief Conversation Between Obama and Putin on the Sidelines of APEC Summit in Peru
U.S. President Obama and Russian President Putin had a brief four-minute meeting at the APEC summit, focusing on the crises in Syria and Ukraine. The…
Javanfekr: Ahmadinejad's Trip to Khuzestan is Not Political or Propagandistic
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's media advisor claims his upcoming trip to Khuzestan is not politically motivated, despite media speculation. Ahmadinejad aims to participate in Arbaeen programs and…
John Bolton: The Only Long-Term Solution for Iran is 'Regime Change'
John Bolton advocates for U.S. support of regime change in Iran, labeling the current government as a major threat to peace in the Middle East.…
Trump Introduces His Candidates for Attorney General and CIA Director
Donald Trump has announced his candidates for Attorney General and CIA Director, appointing Jeff Sessions and Mike Pompeo, respectively. Both have accepted their roles but…
Mike Pence Removes Lobbyists from Donald Trump's Transition Committee
Mike Pence has removed lobbyists from Donald Trump's transition committee, marking a significant shift in the committee's composition. This decision reflects Trump's promise to reduce…
Referral of Nearly Ten Thousand Domestic Violence Cases to Forensic Medicine in Tehran in Six Months
In the first half of 2016, Tehran's forensic medicine received 9,499 domestic violence cases and 224 child abuse cases. The statistics reveal a concerning trend…
Google Phone Hacked 'Easily'
Google's new Pixel phone was hacked in under a minute during a competition, exposing a serious security vulnerability that could allow remote control of the…
Highest Unemployment Rate in 16 Recent Quarters; Unemployment Reaches 12.7%
Iran's unemployment rate has reached 12.7%, the highest in 16 quarters, with over 1.2 million job seekers. President Rouhani acknowledges the need to end internal…
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…
Three Days Until the U.S. Elections; Final Efforts by Clinton and Trump to Win American Votes
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are making final campaign efforts just days before the U.S. elections. Clinton is rallying support with celebrity endorsements, while Trump…
Four Islamic Scholars and an Architect as Guests of Ayatollah Milani
Ayatollah Seyyed Fazl Hosseini Milani hosted a dinner in London for prominent Islamic scholars and an architect, discussing their contributions to Islamic thought and culture.…
Supreme Court: Initiation of Britain's Exit Negotiations from the EU Must Be Approved by Parliament
The UK Supreme Court ruled that Parliament must approve the initiation of Brexit negotiations, potentially delaying the process. Prime Minister Theresa May's government is determined…
Response to Hashemi's Statements on the 2013 Elections: 'The Guardian Council's Opinion is Independent'
The spokesman for the Guardian Council, Abbasali Kadkhodai, rejected Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's claims about the influence of a former intelligence minister in his disqualification during…
John Kirby: The U.S. Position on Assad's Resignation Has Not Changed
U.S. State Department spokesperson John Kirby reaffirmed that the U.S. position on Bashar Assad's resignation has not changed, insisting he will not play a role…
Clinton's Campaign Calls for FBI Report on 'Trump Campaign and Russia' Relationship
Democratic leaders are calling for the FBI to release its findings on potential connections between Donald Trump's campaign and Russia, following investigations sparked by the…
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'…
Continued Verbal War Between Trump and Clinton Following New FBI Investigations
The U.S. presidential election is dominated by new emails linked to Hillary Clinton, with Donald Trump accusing her of corruption and claiming her presidency would…