March 2019
U.S. Halts Aid to Three Central American Countries Due to Migrants
The Trump administration is cutting aid to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras due to their failure to curb illegal migration to the U.S. This decision…
Agnès Varda; From the French New Wave to a Film in Iran
Agnès Varda, a pioneering French filmmaker and key figure of the New Wave, passed away at 90 shortly after receiving a lifetime achievement award. Her…
Barham Salih: There is a Public Consensus on the Presence of American Forces in Iraq
Iraqi President Barham Salih affirmed a public consensus on the necessity of American forces in Iraq, contingent on their role in combating ISIS. This statement…
Trump Threatens to Close the Mexico Border by Next Week
Donald Trump has threatened to close the U.S.-Mexico border if Mexico does not stop illegal migrants from entering the U.S. This comes amid resource constraints…
Venezuelan Government Bans Opposition Leader from Public Office for 15 Years
The Venezuelan government has disqualified opposition leader Juan Guaidó from public office for 15 years, citing financial misconduct. Guaidó, recognized as interim president by many…
Unpublished Excerpts from Ayatollah Khomeini's Will
Unpublished excerpts from Ayatollah Khomeini's will emphasize the need for resilience during crises and attribute national problems to historical injustices. He calls on religious leaders…
Zarif: 'They Even Distort the Torah for Iranophobia'
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif criticized U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's comments linking Donald Trump to divine intervention for Jewish safety against Iran,…
The Death Toll from the Tigris River Incident Rises to at Least 92
A tragic incident occurred when a passenger boat capsized on the Tigris River, resulting in at least 92 deaths, including many women and children. Iraqi…
New Year Messages from the President and Secretary of State of the United States
U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issued Nowruz messages expressing solidarity with the Iranian people and condemning the Iranian government. They…
Trump Says U.S. Considering Brazil's NATO Membership Option
Donald Trump has indicated that the U.S. is considering Brazil's potential membership in NATO during a meeting with President Jair Bolsonaro. This development highlights the…
Opponents of Maduro Take Control of Three Venezuelan Diplomatic Centers in the U.S.
Juan Guaidó's supporters claim control over three Venezuelan diplomatic centers in the U.S., challenging Nicolás Maduro's legitimacy. This move is backed by the U.S. and…
Shooting Suspect Arrested in Utrecht, Netherlands
A shooting in Utrecht, Netherlands, resulted in three deaths and nine injuries, leading to the arrest of the suspect, Gokmen Tanis, who has a significant…
Israel's Supreme Court Allows Some Arab Parties to Participate in Elections
Israel's Supreme Court has allowed certain Arab parties to participate in upcoming elections, overturning previous rejections by the election committee. The ruling also permits two…
Pompeo Says the U.S. Wants to Continue Negotiations with North Korea
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressed the desire to continue negotiations with North Korea, expecting its leader to uphold commitments against nuclear tests. However,…
Why Was Qassem Soleimani Absent from the Meeting Between Rouhani and Sistani?
David Petraeus revealed that Qassem Soleimani has been a key figure in Iran's regional diplomacy, especially in Iraq. His absence from a significant meeting between…
Academic Fraud Case in the U.S.; From Famous Figures to Two Iranian-Americans
A major academic fraud case in the U.S. involves celebrities and two Iranian-Americans accused of bribing officials to secure university admissions for wealthy students. This…
Robert Levinson's Lawyer: The Lead in This Case is an American Refugee
Robert Levinson's lawyer claims that a lead in his disappearance case points to an American refugee, but authorities lack his address. Levinson, a former FBI…
Donald Trump Announces $4.6 Trillion U.S. Budget for 2020
Donald Trump announced a $4.7 trillion budget for 2020, projecting a deficit of $1.1 trillion, the highest in a decade. The budget relies on optimistic…
China Orders Domestic Airlines to Ground Boeing 737 Max 8 Aircraft
China has ordered its airlines to ground Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft following recent fatal crashes in Ethiopia and Indonesia. This decision affects several Chinese…
Nationwide Power Outage in Venezuela Enters Its Fourth Day
Venezuela is experiencing its fourth consecutive day of a nationwide power outage, with President Nicolás Maduro blaming the U.S. for cyber attacks while experts cite…
Opponents of the Venezuelan Government Prepare for a 'Nationwide March in Caracas'
Juan Guaidó has called for a nationwide march in Caracas against Nicolás Maduro's government amid a severe power crisis. The opposition leader has challenged Maduro's…
Power Outages and Widespread Blackouts Fuel Humanitarian Crisis in Venezuela
Widespread power outages in Venezuela have heightened tensions between President Nicolas Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaido, with both sides blaming each other. The outages…
Trump's Reaction to the Resolution Condemning Anti-Semitism in the U.S. House of Representatives
Donald Trump criticized the U.S. House of Representatives' resolution condemning anti-Semitism, labeling the Democratic Party as anti-Jew and anti-Israel. The resolution, initially aimed at addressing…
An Obsession Named the Female Body
The article discusses the societal pressures and obsessions surrounding women's bodies, particularly regarding beauty standards and body hair. It features insights from women's rights activist…
Resolution Against Anti-Semitism and Islamophobia Passed in the U.S. House of Representatives
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution condemning anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, largely in response to comments made by Ilhan Omar regarding Israel. The resolution…
Meeting of Iranian Writer with German President Who Loves Novels
Amir Hassan Chehelton, a prominent Iranian writer, met with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to discuss Iranian and German literature and cultural issues. This meeting highlights…
Venezuela Expels German Ambassador
Venezuela expelled the German ambassador after he supported opposition leader Juan Guaidó, who has returned to the country amid intensified protests against President Nicolás Maduro.…
Pompeo's Phone Conversation with British and French Foreign Ministers Regarding Iran
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held discussions with British and French foreign ministers about countering Iranian-backed terrorism and Iran's regional activities. The U.S. continues…
Dissatisfaction of American Legislators with Trump's Approach to the Khashoggi Murder Report
U.S. senators expressed frustration with the Trump administration's lack of transparency regarding the Khashoggi murder case. Key figures, including Lindsey Graham and Bob Menendez, are…
Trump: The U.S. Will End Trade Exemptions for India
Donald Trump announced plans to revoke trade exemptions for India, citing insufficient market access guarantees during negotiations. This move could significantly impact U.S.-India trade relations,…
Bernie Sanders Officially Enters U.S. Presidential Race; Trump Attacks Socialism
Bernie Sanders has officially entered the 2020 U.S. presidential race, criticizing Donald Trump as 'dangerous' and focusing on his middle-class roots. In response, Trump attacked…
The United States Imposes New Sanctions on Venezuelan Officials
The U.S. has imposed new sanctions on six Venezuelan officials for blocking humanitarian aid, amid a severe economic crisis in Venezuela. Nicolás Maduro's regime is…
Taliban Attack on Military Base in Helmand Province of Afghanistan 'Repelled'
The Taliban launched an attack on the Shorab military base in Helmand, Afghanistan, which was repelled by Afghan forces with some casualties reported. The attack…