December 2017
International Federation of Journalists: At Least 81 Journalists Were Killed in 2017
In 2017, at least 81 journalists were killed globally, with significant violence and threats against media personnel reported. The highest fatalities occurred in Mexico, Afghanistan,…
Russia: Suspect Arrested in St. Petersburg Bombing
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a bombing in St. Petersburg that injured 18 people. The Islamic State claimed responsibility, but Russian officials…
Attack on Jewish Synagogue in Shiraz and Desecration of Holy Books
The Jewish synagogue in Shiraz was attacked, and sacred texts were desecrated. The Iranian American Jewish Federation has called for protection of Jewish sites and…
Explosion in Saint Petersburg, Russia; 10 Injured
An explosion in a Saint Petersburg supermarket injured 10 people, with Russian officials labeling it a 'mass murder attempt.' No group has claimed responsibility yet,…
Why Internet Neutrality Matters?
The FCC repealed internet neutrality laws, allowing ISPs to block or prioritize services, which has sparked protests from major tech companies. The lack of these…
Concealment in Announcing Famous Doping Champions in Iran
The president of the Iranian Cycling Federation revealed that doping cases of athletes, including Hossein Asgari, are often concealed if they retire and commit to…
Israeli Security Agency Interrogates Iranian Refugee Blogger 'Suspected of Illegal Contacts with Iran'
Neda Amin, an Iranian blogger who recently sought asylum in Israel, is being interrogated by the Israeli security agency Shin Bet on suspicion of illegal…
State of Alert Declared in Russia Due to Concerns Over Return of Jihadists from Syria
Russia has declared a state of alert due to concerns about the return of jihadists from Syria and Iraq, particularly ahead of the 2018 presidential…
Ayatollah Khamenei Praises Alireza Karimi's 'Intentional Loss' to His Russian Opponent
Alireza Karimi intentionally lost a wrestling match to avoid facing an Israeli opponent, receiving praise from Ayatollah Khamenei for his decision. This incident highlights the…