February 2017
South Korea Calls for Suspension of North Korea's Membership in the United Nations
South Korea has called for North Korea's suspension from the UN following the assassination of Kim Jong-nam using a banned chemical weapon. Malaysia is charging…
International Monetary Fund: Stability of Poverty and Unemployment Rates Despite Iran's Economic Growth
The IMF's latest report indicates that despite Iran's projected economic growth of 6.6% this year, unemployment is expected to remain high at around 12.2%, and…
Cartoonists' Campaign in Support of Mehdi Rajabian
A campaign by 'United Designs' in France seeks global cartoonists' support for Mehdi Rajabian, an imprisoned musician. The Rajabian brothers were sentenced for charges related…
Iran: A Long Way to Go for a Free Economy
The Heritage Foundation's annual report has ranked Iran 155th in economic freedom, improving from 171st last year. Despite this improvement, Iran remains near the bottom…
Saudi Arabia Invests $50 Billion in Renewable Energy
Saudi Arabia is investing $50 billion in renewable energy to reduce oil consumption and meet domestic energy needs. The initiative includes the construction of 700…
Financial Conviction of the Sister of the King of Spain Due to 'Indirect Benefit from Her Husband's Illegal Activities'
Princess Cristina of Spain was acquitted of corruption charges related to her husband but was ordered to pay 265,000 euros for indirectly benefiting from his…
Admiral Harvard Declines Trump's National Security Advisor Position
Admiral Robert Harvard declined the National Security Advisor position offered by President Trump, citing personal reasons after 40 years of military service. This decision comes…
Esteghlal Advances to Group Stage of AFC Champions League with Victory over Al-Sadd of Qatar
Esteghlal football team of Iran secured a place in the group stage of the AFC Champions League by defeating Al-Sadd of Qatar in a penalty…
Vida Mehran-Nia: My husband, Ahmadreza Jalali, has been sentenced to death
Vida Mehran-Nia reports that her husband, Ahmadreza Jalali, has been sentenced to death by an Iranian judge. Jalali, a researcher from Sweden, has been on…