February 2017
Russia and China Veto UN Security Council Resolution to Sanction Syria
Russia and China vetoed a UN resolution aimed at sanctioning the Syrian government for chemical weapon use, continuing their support for Assad amid ongoing violence…
"Clean Government" and "Oil Violations"
The Rouhani government is addressing oil violations from Ahmadinejad's administration in the upcoming budget bill as the presidential election approaches. Hamid Reza Baqaei, a key…
Exploitation of Vast Natural Heat Resources Underground in China
Sinopec is shifting focus to geothermal energy in China, drilling wells for heating despite initial oil exploration failures. This move aims to reduce coal dependency…
Car Attack on Pedestrians in Heidelberg; Police Stop Attacker with Gunfire
A car attack in Heidelberg, Germany, injured three pedestrians and resulted in the death of a 73-year-old man. The 35-year-old German attacker was shot by…
Dozens Killed in Suicide Attack in City Controlled by Bashar al-Assad Forces
A series of suicide bombings in Homs, Syria, have resulted in over 80 deaths, including a high-ranking military official. These attacks coincide with ongoing peace…
Kazem Gilanpour; His Last Wish Was to Have His Ashes Scattered on the Summit of Damavand
Kazem Gilanpour, a prominent figure in Iranian sports journalism and skiing, passed away at the age of 95, expressing a final wish to have his…
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…
Marine Le Pen Refuses to Meet Lebanon's Grand Mufti; 'I Will Not Wear a Headscarf'
Marine Le Pen canceled her meeting with Lebanon's Grand Mufti after refusing to wear a headscarf, citing her previous experiences with religious leaders. She also…
Issuance of Two New Immigration Orders; Intensification of Illegal Immigrant Deportations from the U.S.
The U.S. has issued two new immigration orders that intensify the deportation of illegal immigrants, affecting around 11 million individuals. This marks a shift from…
Famine in South Sudan; 'Nearly Five Million People Need Immediate Assistance'
South Sudan is facing a severe famine with nearly five million people in need of immediate assistance, exacerbated by civil war and economic collapse. International…
Vitaly Churkin, Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN, Passes Away
Vitaly Churkin, Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN, has died while on duty, one day before his 65th birthday. His passing has drawn condolences and…
Trump: Media Spreading Fake News Are Enemies of the American People
Donald Trump condemned several American media outlets for spreading fake news, labeling them as enemies of the American people. This statement was made after his…
Nikki Haley: The U.S. Supports the Two-State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Nikki Haley affirmed U.S. support for the two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, despite conflicting statements from Donald Trump who expressed openness to both one-state…
Grammy Award in World Music Goes to Yo-Yo Ma and the Silkroad Ensemble Featuring Kayhan Kalhor
Yo-Yo Ma and the Silkroad Ensemble, which includes Iranian musician Kayhan Kalhor, won the Grammy Award for World Music with their album 'Sing Me Home.'…
Australia Revokes Citizenship of ISIS Member for the First Time
Australia has revoked the citizenship of Khaled Sharouf, a dual Australian-Lebanese national and member of ISIS, marking the first such action against an ISIS member.…
Pentagon: One of ISIS's Commanders Targeted Near Mosul
The Pentagon confirmed that Rashid Qasim, a senior ISIS commander with ties to France, was targeted in a drone strike near Mosul. French security sources…
Explosion at French Nuclear Power Plant
An explosion occurred at the Flamanville nuclear power plant in France due to a mechanical issue, with no injuries reported. This incident highlights France's reliance…
Abbas: New Law on Israeli Settlements is an Attack on Palestinians
Mahmoud Abbas condemned a new Israeli law that legalizes settlements on Palestinian land, calling it an attack on Palestinians. The law has sparked international criticism…