November 2018
A Robot That Laughs (and Can Cry If You Want)
A Japanese team has developed a robot named Afto that can mimic human emotions, marking a step forward in robotics. Meanwhile, Xiaomi continues to grow…
Islamic Family: Patriarchal and Unequal or a Source of Peace?
The article discusses the debate surrounding the family institution in Islam, with critics labeling it as patriarchal and unequal, while defenders argue for its contextual…
European Leaders Warn of Significant Rise in Antisemitism
European leaders, including Angela Merkel and Edouard Philippe, have expressed alarm over the significant rise in antisemitism in Germany and France, coinciding with the 80th…
Democrats Win in House of Representatives; Republicans Retain Control of Senate
The U.S. midterm elections resulted in the Democrats gaining control of the House of Representatives while Republicans retained their Senate majority. Key figures include Donald…
Mike Pompeo: Iran's Oil Exports Reduced by Over One Million Barrels
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that a second round of sanctions against Iran will take effect, targeting its oil exports and banking activities,…
Return of US Sanctions with 'Special Discounts' for Friendly Countries!
The US is set to reimpose sanctions on Iran while offering limited exemptions to eight Asian countries for oil purchases. This strategy aims to mitigate…
Bolton: The Goal of Sanctions Against Iran is Not to Harm America's Allies
John Bolton emphasized that U.S. sanctions against Iran aim for maximum pressure without harming allies. Despite calls for flexibility from allies like South Korea, countries…