December 2016
Trump Praises Putin's Approach to Expulsion of Russian Diplomats from the U.S.
Donald Trump praised Vladimir Putin's restraint in response to the expulsion of Russian diplomats by Barack Obama. Putin has chosen not to retaliate immediately and…
Continued Hunger Strike of Prisoners; 'Arash is Spitting Blood'
Morteza Moradpour and Amir Amirgholi ended their hunger strikes, but several other political prisoners continue their protests, facing severe health issues. Arash Sadeghi's mother expresses…
Putin's Decision to Respond to the U.S.: We Will Not Retaliate
Vladimir Putin has decided not to retaliate against the expulsion of American diplomats and will wait to see how Donald Trump approaches U.S.-Russia relations. This…
Ceasefire Agreement Signed Between Assad and Opposition; Russia to Reduce Its Forces
A ceasefire agreement has been signed between the Syrian government and armed opposition, with Russia announcing a reduction of its military forces in Syria. This…
The Side Notes of a Long and Crowded Press Conference
Vladimir Putin held a lengthy and crowded press conference in Moscow, discussing various topics while journalists employed creative methods to ask questions. The event highlighted…
Respect for Citizens' Rights or Election Propaganda?
Hassan Rouhani signed the Citizens' Rights Charter, fulfilling an electoral promise, but it faces criticism for lacking enforcement and ignoring constitutional principles. Ayatollah Yazdi has…
Trump: America Must Significantly Strengthen Its Nuclear Capability
Donald Trump has called for a significant strengthening of the U.S. nuclear arsenal until global consensus on nuclear weapons is achieved, coinciding with similar remarks…
Erdogan Points Finger at Gulen; Russia: We Must Wait for Investigation Results
Turkish President Erdogan accused Fethullah Gulen of being behind the assassination of the Russian ambassador in Ankara, which Gulen condemned. The incident raises tensions between…
Window; Iran's Situation in the Annual Report of Reporters Without Borders
Reporters Without Borders' annual report highlights Iran's status as the fifth largest jailer of journalists globally, with 24 imprisoned. The ongoing hunger strikes of several…
The Public Revelation of Some Militants and Professional Mercenaries from Russia
The Kremlin held a ceremony honoring military personnel, where Dmitry Utkin, a known mercenary leader, was awarded a medal for bravery. His presence highlights the…
EU Leaders Approve Extension of Sanctions Against Russia
EU leaders have approved a six-month extension of economic sanctions against Russia, which were set to expire on January 31, 2017. This decision reflects the…
Deteriorating Health Condition of Some Political Prisoners Following Hunger Strike
Several political prisoners in Iran are on a hunger strike, and their health is reportedly worsening. Key figures include Ali Shariati and Arash Sadeghi, who…
Arrest of Peyman Aref, Political Activist, by Turkish Security Forces
Peyman Aref, a political activist and refugee in Turkey, was arrested by Turkish security forces, reportedly due to his disclosures about a meeting concerning Iranian…
Hadi's Government Claims UN Plan Legitimizes Yemeni Rebels
The Yemeni government led by Hadi has criticized a UN plan as legitimizing Houthi rebels amidst reports of Saudi and UAE support for the plan.…
Putin: Russia Ready to Collaborate with the New US Administration
Vladimir Putin announced Russia's readiness to work with the new US administration, emphasizing the importance of normalizing relations based on mutual interests. This comes after…
Lavrov Accuses Obama of Deliberately Destroying US-Russia Relations
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused Barack Obama's administration of intentionally damaging US-Russia relations and expressed optimism for improvement under Donald Trump. The article highlights…
Russia Demands Explanation from Erdogan Regarding 'Ending Assad's Regime'
Turkey's President Erdogan stated that the Turkish military's presence in Syria aims to end Assad's regime, prompting a serious response from Russia. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry…