October 2017
Spanish Prime Minister Dissolves Catalonia Government; Elections to be Held in December
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy dissolved the Catalonia government and called for new elections following a controversial independence referendum. This move is part of a…
German Foreign Minister Welcomes Release of Citizen from Turkish Prison
The German Foreign Minister welcomed the release of a German citizen from a Turkish prison, viewing it as a positive step towards improving relations between…
Pew Survey: Support for Democracy Among People in Developed Countries is Widespread
A Pew Research Center survey indicates that democracy is widely supported in developed countries, with over half of respondents favoring parliamentary democracy. However, a significant…
Can Iran Rely on Europe to Counter the United States?
The U.S. refusal to certify Iran's compliance with the JCPOA has created new challenges in Iran's international economic relations, contrasting sharply with the European Union's…
Trump's National Security Advisor: Iran is Not a Trustworthy Government
Herbert McMaster, National Security Advisor to Trump, stated that Iran is not a trustworthy government and emphasized the need for stronger oversight of the nuclear…
Tillerson Dismisses Negative Impact of U.S. Decision on JCPOA on North Korea Engagement
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson dismissed concerns that the new U.S. strategy towards Iran would negatively impact diplomatic efforts with North Korea. He emphasized…
France Urges US Congress Not to Pave the Way for the Abrogation of the JCPOA
France's Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian urged the US Congress not to jeopardize the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) after President Trump failed to certify Iran's…
Theresa May's Phone Conversation with Trump; Britain Emphasizes Commitment to JCPOA
British Prime Minister Theresa May reaffirmed the UK's commitment to the JCPOA during a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, who has expressed doubts…
Trump: Only One Thing Will Work Regarding North Korea
Donald Trump stated that negotiations with North Korea have been ineffective for 25 years and emphasized that only one thing will yield results. He criticized…
Trump to Announce His Policy on the JCPOA on October 12
Donald Trump is set to announce his administration's stance on the JCPOA on October 12, indicating a potential withdrawal from the agreement. This announcement comes…
Five Countries' Intent to Ban Sales of Non-Electric Vehicles
Germany, Norway, France, India, and the UK plan to ban non-electric vehicle sales by 2045, with Germany leading the charge by banning internal combustion engines…
Airbus Helicopters in Iran
Iran has begun to acquire Airbus EC145 helicopters to enhance its air ambulance and rescue capabilities, marking a significant shift from reliance on older Russian…
Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded to 3 Scientists Residing in the U.S.
The Nobel Prize in Physics for 2017 was awarded to Rainer Weiss, Barry Barish, and Kip Thorne for their work on gravitational waves, enhancing our…
Arrest of Over 250 Employees in Turkey on Charges of Connection to Gulen
Turkey continues to arrest individuals linked to the failed coup of July 2016, with 254 more employees targeted this week. The arrests are part of…