February 2018
The US and Three European Countries Condemn Iran's Non-Compliance with Yemen Arms Sanctions
The US and three European countries condemned Iran for violating arms sanctions related to Yemen, following a UN report. This condemnation comes after Russia vetoed…
Temporary Arrest of Alexei Navalny; Possibility of Imprisonment Before Russian Elections
Alexei Navalny has been temporarily arrested and may face imprisonment ahead of the upcoming Russian presidential elections. He has been barred from running due to…
Malaysia and Venezuela Launch Digital Currencies
Malaysia's Hello Gold has received a Sharia license to launch a gold-backed digital currency called Goldex, while Venezuela is set to implement its oil-backed digital…
David Grossman, Opponent of Israeli Government Policies, Wins Israel's Most Prestigious Literary Award
David Grossman, a prominent Israeli author and critic of government policies, has won Israel's most prestigious literary award despite his opposition to the current government…
Germany and France Emphasize: Europe Must Be Able to Defend Itself Independently
German and French defense ministers emphasized the need for Europe to develop strategic autonomy in defense, especially in light of potential reduced U.S. involvement. They…
UN Calls for Immediate Halt to Executions of Juvenile Offenders
The UN has called for an immediate halt to the execution of juvenile offenders in Iran, citing a troubling increase in such executions. Three juvenile…
French Foreign Minister Meets with Iraqi and Kurdistan Region Officials
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian visited Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, advocating for national reconciliation and the inclusion of minority groups in upcoming elections.…
Asma Jahangir, UN Special Rapporteur on Iran, Passes Away
Asma Jahangir, a prominent human rights advocate and UN Special Rapporteur on Iran, has died at 66 from a heart attack. Her work focused on…
Kurdish Peshmerga Accused of 'Mass Executions of Detainees'
Human Rights Watch has accused Kurdish Peshmerga forces of executing detainees suspected of being ISIS members in mass executions. The allegations have been denied by…
Pentagon: Iranian-backed Iraqi Militias Have Used American Tanks
The Pentagon confirmed that Iranian-backed Shiite militias in Iraq have used American-made Abrams tanks in their fight against ISIS but have since returned them to…
Erdogan Says Turkey Does Not Intend to Occupy Part of Syrian Territory
Turkish President Erdogan asserts that Turkey's military operations in northern Syria aim to eliminate terrorist threats rather than occupy Syrian territory. This statement comes amid…
Clashes Among Refugees in Northern France Result in 27 Injuries
A violent clash at the Calais refugee camp in northern France resulted in 27 injuries, including four Eritreans in critical condition. The French government condemned…
Oxford Islamic Studies Professor Arrested in Paris on Charges of Rape
Tariq Ramadan, an Oxford University Islamic studies professor, has been arrested in Paris on charges of raping two women who sought religious guidance from him.…