July 2016
Occupation of Police Station in Yerevan Ends with Surrender of Armed Men After Two Weeks
After two weeks of occupation and hostage-taking at a police station in Yerevan, armed opposition members surrendered to security forces, leading to the arrest of…
Tehran Friday Prayer Leader Warns: Some Cultural Products Are Worse Than AIDS and Cancer
Kazem Sedighi, the Friday Prayer Leader of Tehran, has warned that certain cultural products in Iran are more harmful than AIDS and cancer, reflecting concerns…
Palizdar: Mortazavi claimed he has taken copies of all his documents out of the country
Abbas Palizdar claims that Saeed Mortazavi, a former Tehran prosecutor, stated in court that he has taken copies of all his documents out of Iran.…
The 'Pokemon' Craze
Apple's 'Pokemon Go' has set a new record for downloads, becoming a global phenomenon in just three weeks. The game, which utilizes GPS and augmented…
A Day of National Mourning and 10 Days of Gathering Ban Following Kabul Suicide Attack
A suicide attack in Kabul has resulted in 80 deaths and over 230 injuries, prompting Afghan President Ashraf Ghani to declare a national day of…
UN Human Rights Commissioner Criticizes Repression in Turkey
UN Human Rights Commissioner Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein criticized Turkey's crackdown on judges and warned against reinstating the death penalty following a failed coup. International…
Amnesty International: Iranian Officials Are Playing with the Health of Political Prisoners
Amnesty International's report accuses Iranian officials of deliberately denying medical care to political prisoners, risking their health and lives. The report highlights specific cases of…
Two Years Imprisonment for Iranian-German Citizen on Charges of 'War Crimes'
Arya Lajevardi, a 21-year-old Iranian-German, has been sentenced to two years in prison in Germany for war crimes related to his involvement with ISIS in…
The Body of Abbas Kiarostami Transferred from Paris to Tehran
Abbas Kiarostami's body has been returned to Tehran following his death in Paris at age 76. The Iranian Minister of Health has called for an…
Interior Ministry Proposal: Presidential Elections on May 18 and June 5
The Iranian Interior Ministry has proposed May 18 and June 5, 2017, as potential dates for the presidential elections, considering that June coincides with Ramadan.…
Missile Attack on Liberty Camp Leaves 'Over 40 Injured'
Liberty Camp near Baghdad was hit by missile attacks, injuring over 40 people, according to MEK sources. The attacks are believed to be linked to…
Queen Elizabeth at the Scottish Parliament: Staying Calm in Today's World is Difficult
Queen Elizabeth addressed the Scottish Parliament, highlighting the challenges of staying calm in a rapidly changing world, without mentioning Brexit. Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's First Minister,…