March 2017
Former President of South Korea Arrested
Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye has been arrested on corruption and abuse of power charges, following her impeachment and removal from office. She is…
US Ambassador to the UN: Washington No Longer Emphasizes the Ouster of Bashar al-Assad
The US has shifted its stance on Bashar al-Assad, no longer prioritizing his removal but focusing on ending the Syrian civil war. Nikki Haley and…
Arrest of Five Baha'i Citizens in Isfahan
Five Baha'i citizens were arrested in Isfahan, Iran, amid ongoing discrimination and repression against the Baha'i community. The arrests were confirmed by a Baha'i spokesperson,…
Customs Report: For the Second Consecutive Year, Iran's Non-Oil Exports Exceed Imports
Iran's non-oil exports exceeded imports by $246 million for the second consecutive year, with significant increases in both exports and imports. Key trading partners remain…
Merkel Rejects Key UK Demand Regarding Brexit
Angela Merkel has rejected a key demand from the UK regarding Brexit negotiations, stating that the UK cannot negotiate its exit and future relationship with…
Theresa May Signs Official Letter for Britain's Exit from the European Union
Theresa May signed a letter initiating Britain's official exit from the EU, following a majority vote for Brexit. This marks the beginning of a two-year…
Scottish Parliament Votes in Favor of Second Independence Referendum from Britain
The Scottish Parliament has voted to hold a second referendum on independence from Britain, driven by changing circumstances due to Brexit. Nicola Sturgeon argues that…
Shahla Shafigh, Sociologist, Receives Knight of the Legion of Honor from France
Shahla Shafigh, an Iranian sociologist, was awarded the Legion of Honor by France for her contributions to gender equality. The award highlights her commitment to…
The 'Nowruz Challenge': Emphasizing Similarities Over Differences
The Nowruz Challenge, initiated by Iranian-American Ali Partovi, encourages people to celebrate the Persian New Year together, emphasizing unity and similarities among diverse communities in…
Dozens of Human Rights Organizations Call for Extension of UN Special Rapporteur's Mandate on Human Rights in Iran
41 human rights organizations are urging the UN Human Rights Council to extend the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran, highlighting…
White House Releases Part of Trump's Tax Return for the First Time
The White House has released part of Donald Trump's tax return, revealing significant income and tax payments from 2005. This comes amid criticism of Trump's…
House of Lords Supports Start of Brexit Negotiations
The UK House of Lords has approved a bill allowing Prime Minister Theresa May to begin Brexit negotiations, removing the last legislative hurdle. This decision…
Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham Claims Responsibility for Damascus Explosions
Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham has claimed responsibility for deadly explosions in Damascus that killed at least 74 people, primarily Iraqi pilgrims. The group targeted Iran-backed militants,…
South Korea's Ousted President Leaves Blue House
South Korea's Constitutional Court has removed President Park Geun-hye from office, leading her to leave the Blue House and return to her private residence. Park…
Two Israeli-Iranian Singers Strive for Friendship Between the People of Two Countries
Rita Jahanforuz and her nephew Liraz Charhi, both Israeli-Iranian artists, are promoting friendship between the peoples of Iran and Israel through their music. Rita has…
South Korea's Constitutional Court Dismisses President Park Geun-hye
South Korea's Constitutional Court has officially dismissed President Park Geun-hye following a parliamentary impeachment due to a political and economic scandal. This marks a significant…