October 2018
Annual Report on Internet Freedom: The Rise of Digital Authoritarianism
The Freedom House report highlights a global trend of increasing digital authoritarianism, with governments tightening control over internet freedoms and using claims of fake news…
Former German Nurse Admits to Murdering 100 Patients
Niels Högel, a former nurse in Germany, has admitted to murdering 100 patients during his employment at two hospitals. His trial, which began with a…
88 Million Mobile Phones in Iran
Iran has 88 million mobile phones in operation, surpassing its population of 80 million. This growth reflects the increasing integration of smartphones into daily life,…
For the First Time, a Woman Becomes President of Ethiopia
Ethiopia has elected its first female president, Sahle-Work Zewde, following the approval of a gender-balanced cabinet. This election is significant in a patriarchal society, aiming…
Microsoft's Push Towards Becoming a Trillion-Dollar Company
Microsoft is on track to potentially become the third trillion-dollar company, driven by its cloud services as demand increases. Meanwhile, Xiaomi has launched the world's…
Adobe Stirs Up a Storm with Its New Products
Adobe has launched several new products, including Adobe Rush for video editing and a full version of Photoshop for iPads, enhancing user experience and functionality.…
Huawei Launches the World's Most Expensive Smartphone
Huawei has launched the Mate 20 series, including the high-end Mate 20 Porsche Design, priced at 2,095 euros, surpassing Apple's iPhone XS Max. The new…
The World's First Smartphone with Four Cameras
Samsung has launched the Galaxy A9, the world's first smartphone with four cameras, aimed at the mid-range market. Despite its high camera count, the phone's…
Explosion at an Election Rally in Afghanistan Leaves 22 Dead
An explosion at an election rally in Takhar, Afghanistan, killed at least 22 people, including security forces and civilians, just a week before parliamentary elections.…
UN's Demand from the Australian Government: Close Nauru and Papua Detention Centers
The UN Refugee Agency has called on Australia to close its offshore detention centers for asylum seekers due to deteriorating health conditions. Doctors Without Borders…
Trump: Iran May Eventually Agree to a Real Deal with the U.S.
Donald Trump praised Nikki Haley's work on Iran and North Korea during her resignation announcement, suggesting Iran might eventually agree to a real deal with…
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Resigns
Nikki Haley, the U.S. Ambassador to the UN, has resigned with President Trump's approval, citing her intention to leave after two years of service. Her…
A Fresh Breeze in the Nobel Literature Committee; Interview with Zhila Masoud
Zhila Masoud, an Iranian-Swedish poet, has been appointed as a new member of the Swedish Academy, making her the first person of foreign descent to…
Three Scientists from the US, Canada, and France Win the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics
Three scientists, Arthur Ashkin, Donna Strickland, and Gérard Mourou, won the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics for their groundbreaking research in laser technology, which has…
Zainab Sekanvand, who 'committed a crime' as a teenager, was executed
Zainab Sekanvand was executed in Iran after being convicted of murdering her husband as a teenager. Amnesty International had warned against her execution, citing a…
Photokina 2018: What’s New at the World’s Largest Annual Photography Equipment Exhibition
The Photokina 2018 exhibition showcased significant advancements in photography technology, including the introduction of 8K cameras and displays, with companies like Panasonic and Fujifilm leading…
Amnesty International's Concern Over Imminent Execution of Zeinab Sekanvand
Amnesty International has raised alarms about the imminent execution of Zeinab Sekanvand, who was arrested for murdering her husband at age 17. The organization highlights…