December 2018
Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren Enters the 2020 U.S. Presidential Race
Senator Elizabeth Warren has announced her candidacy for the 2020 U.S. presidential election by forming an exploratory committee. Known for her liberal stance and previous…
Five Arrested on Charges of 'Terrorist Crimes' in the Netherlands
Five individuals have been arrested in the Netherlands and Germany on charges of planning terrorist activities. The arrests are part of heightened security measures in…
Iran's Ambassador: All Iranian Military Advisors Have Left Iraq
Iran's ambassador to Iraq announced the withdrawal of all Iranian military advisors from Iraq following the defeat of ISIS. This statement comes amid ongoing concerns…
Trump: If Congress Does Not Provide Wall Funding, We Will Close the Border with Mexico
President Trump has threatened to close the U.S.-Mexico border if Congress does not approve $5 billion for the border wall. This comes amidst a partial…
Syrian Army's Presence in Manbij Following Request from Kurdish Militias
The Syrian Army has entered Manbij following a request from Kurdish militias for protection against Turkey. Despite claims of control, reports suggest Syrian forces are…
Iran Criticizes Donald Trump's Visit to Iraq
Iran's Foreign Ministry criticized Donald Trump's unannounced visit to Iraq, labeling it a violation of Iraqi sovereignty. Trump emphasized the U.S. military's role in preventing…
Donald Trump's Surprise Visit to Iraq: America Will Not Be the World's Police
Donald Trump made a surprise visit to Iraq to meet American soldiers and defended his decision to withdraw troops from Syria, stating that the US…
Death of Second Guatemalan Child; Refugee Children in the U.S. Undergo Medical Testing
A second Guatemalan child, Felipe Gomez Alonzo, died in a U.S. migrant detention center, prompting U.S. officials to announce that nearly all detained children will…
Trump: The Government Will Remain Shut Down as Long as Democrats Oppose the Wall
Donald Trump has announced that the partial shutdown of the U.S. government will continue until funding for his proposed border wall is approved. The Democrats…
Cavusoglu: Turkey is 'determined' to push back Syrian Kurdish forces
Turkey is determined to push back Kurdish forces in Syria, despite U.S. plans to withdraw its troops. Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu emphasized Turkey's commitment to…
Kevin Spacey to be Tried for Sexual Assault
Kevin Spacey is facing trial for allegedly sexually assaulting an 18-year-old in 2016. The charges stem from accusations made by the victim's mother, a former…
Pentagon Official: Executive Order for Withdrawal of U.S. Forces from Syria Signed
The Pentagon has signed an executive order for the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Syria, following President Trump's announcement and the resignation of Secretary of…
New Round of Verbal Conflict Between Leaders of Israel and Turkey
A new verbal conflict has erupted between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with both leaders accusing each other of…
Leisure Trip to Space; 'Coming Soon'
Virgin Galactic has successfully brought its VSS Unity spacecraft to the edge of space, selling tickets for leisure trips priced at $250,000. This marks a…
Trump Defends Decision to Withdraw from Syria Following Two Resignations and Negative Reactions
Donald Trump defended his decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria after the resignations of Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and ISIS coalition representative Brett McGurk.…
US Representative in Global Coalition Against ISIS Resigns
Brett McGurk, the US representative in the coalition against ISIS, resigned following Trump's decision to withdraw US troops from Syria, which he believes undermines ongoing…
Inflation Reaches 18 Percent, Point-to-Point Inflation at 37.4 Percent
Iran's inflation rate has risen to 18 percent, with point-to-point inflation reaching 37.4 percent, indicating significant increases in the cost of living for households. The…
Baeidi-Nejad Denies 'Secret Negotiations Between Iran and the U.S.' in London
Hamid Baeidi-Nejad, Iran's ambassador to Britain, denied claims of secret negotiations between Iranian and U.S. diplomats in London, labeling the reports as false. The discussions…
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman: American Presence in Syria Was a Mistake from the Beginning
Iran's Foreign Ministry criticized the U.S. military presence in Syria as a mistake and a source of instability, following President Trump's announcement of their withdrawal.…
Erdogan Welcomes US Troop Withdrawal from Syria; 'Turkey's Operation' Against Syrian Kurds Delayed
Recep Tayyip Erdogan has welcomed the US decision to withdraw troops from Syria but announced a delay in Turkey's planned military operation against Syrian Kurds.…
Trump Considering Withdrawal of Part of U.S. Forces from Afghanistan
Donald Trump is planning to withdraw 5,000 U.S. troops from Afghanistan as part of ongoing negotiations with the Taliban for a ceasefire. This decision reflects…
Reactions to Trump's Decision on Withdrawal of US Forces from Syria
Donald Trump announced the withdrawal of US forces from Syria following a claimed victory over ISIS, prompting mixed reactions from global leaders. Israeli Prime Minister…
White House: Trump Has Not Made a Commitment for Gulen's Extradition
The White House clarified that President Trump has not made any binding commitment regarding the extradition of Fethullah Gulen to Turkey, despite discussions with President…
Trump Orders Establishment of U.S. Space Command
President Trump has ordered the establishment of a U.S. Space Command to enhance military operations in space, with an estimated cost of $800 million over…
Taliban: A New Meeting with American Officials Will Take Place
The Taliban confirmed a new meeting with U.S. officials in the UAE, which will also include representatives from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Pakistan. This…
World Countries Reach Agreement on Pollution Gas Combat Rules
World countries have reached a significant agreement on greenhouse gas measurement and reduction at the UN climate summit in Poland, amidst rising carbon dioxide levels.…
U.S. Interior Secretary Resigns
U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke announced his resignation amid allegations of misconduct, with President Trump praising his service. This change comes as Trump also prepares…
U.S. Senate Paves the Way for Resolution to End Military Support for Saudi Coalition
The U.S. Senate has voted to advance a resolution to end military support for the Saudi coalition in Yemen, while the House of Representatives passed…
Pentagon Warns After Erdogan Threatens New Operation in Syria
The Pentagon has warned Turkey against unilateral military operations in northern Syria following President Erdogan's threats to attack Kurdish militants. The U.S. views the Syrian…
Michael Cohen, Former Lawyer of Donald Trump, Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
Michael Cohen, former lawyer for Donald Trump, was sentenced to three years in prison for multiple crimes, including paying hush money to two women on…
Netanyahu: Oman Opens Its Airspace to Israeli Flights
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced that Oman has agreed to allow Israeli airline El Al to use its airspace for flights, marking a significant diplomatic…
SIPRI: The U.S. Remains the Largest Arms Seller; Russia Climbs to Second Place
The SIPRI report reveals that the U.S. remains the largest arms seller globally, while Russia has overtaken the UK to become second. This growth in…
Ways and Prices for Selling Iranian Oil to New Customers
Iran's First Vice President announced that the country has found new methods to sell oil despite U.S. sanctions. Shahin Fatemi discussed potential ways, including clandestine…
Paradox with Kambeiz Hosseini; American Gas Station Worker!
The article features a humorous exchange during a broadcast by Kambeiz Hosseini, a producer at Radio Farda, where technical difficulties with microphones and loudspeakers are…
Following the Death of the Commander of the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, His Replacement Has Been Announced
Admiral James Malloy has been appointed as the new commander of the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain following the sudden death of Admiral Scott Stearney.…
Ukraine Calls for Increased Sanctions Against Russia
Ukraine's foreign minister called for increased sanctions against Russia during an OSCE meeting in Milan, citing Russia's aggressive actions. The U.S. also conducted a reconnaissance…
Iraq: Two Years Needed to Stop Gas Purchases from Iran
Iraq's Energy Minister announced that it will take two years to stop importing gas from Iran while increasing domestic production. The U.S. has provided a…
Ahead of the Meeting Between US and Chinese Leaders, Trump Reports 'Good Signs'
Ahead of a crucial meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump expressed optimism about the trade negotiations, citing 'good signs.'…