January 2018
Parliament Approves General Budget Proposal for 2018
The Iranian parliament approved the general budget proposal for 2018 after initially voting against it. The budget includes provisions for oil pricing and subsidy adjustments…
Jeff Sessions Questioned in Russia's Interference in the US Presidential Election
Jeff Sessions was questioned by the team investigating Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election, marking the first time a Trump cabinet member has…
Opposition of the Drug Control Headquarters to the Mitigation of the Death Penalty
The Drug Control Headquarters in Iran opposes the mitigation of the death penalty for drug traffickers, arguing it will worsen drug trafficking and increase the…
150 More People Including Opposition Leaders Arrested in Tunisia Unrest
The Tunisian government has arrested 150 more individuals, including opposition leaders, amid ongoing protests against rising prices and taxes. The unrest has escalated following the…
Associated Press: Special Counsel Team Expresses Interest in Interviewing Trump
The Associated Press reports that the special counsel team is interested in interviewing Donald Trump about Russian interference in the 2016 elections. This development suggests…
Support from Bernie Sanders, Clinton, and Graham for Protesters in Iran
U.S. political figures, including Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton, and Lindsey Graham, have expressed support for the ongoing protests in Iran, emphasizing the citizens' right to…