November 2017
War Criminal Convicted in Yugoslavia Court Drank Poison and Died
Slobodan Praljak, a convicted war criminal, drank poison in court after his 20-year sentence was upheld, leading to his death. This incident has sparked significant…
Motorcycle Manufacturers in Iran Circumvent the Law
Iranian motorcycle manufacturers are circumventing a government ban on carbureted motorcycles by using a new component imported from China. The Environmental Protection Organization defends this…
Stefan de Mistura: The Syrian government has not yet sent a representative for peace negotiations
UN Special Envoy Stefan de Mistura announced that the Syrian government has not sent a representative for the upcoming peace talks in Geneva, raising concerns…
Mount Agung Volcano Erupts; Indonesia Orders Immediate Evacuation of Area
Mount Agung volcano on Bali Island has shown signs of imminent eruption, prompting the Indonesian government to close the airport and order the evacuation of…
Protesters in Pakistan: We Have Reached an Agreement with the Government, Protests Will End
Islamist protesters in Pakistan have reached an agreement with the government to end their protests after the resignation of the Minister of Justice, Zahid Hamid.…
Increased Concerns Over Imminent Eruption of Volcano in Bali, Indonesia
Concerns are growing over the imminent eruption of Mount Agung in Bali, prompting the Indonesian government to evacuate residents and close the airport. Nearly 60,000…
White House Warns Pakistan About Consequences of Releasing Founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba
The White House has condemned Pakistan's release of Hafiz Saeed, founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba, warning it could harm U.S.-Pakistan relations unless he is re-arrested and prosecuted.…
UN Special Envoy Invites Assad Opponents to New Round of Geneva Talks
UN envoy Stefan de Mistura has invited Assad's opponents to participate in new peace talks in Geneva without preconditions. This follows the formation of a…
Pakistan Government Calls for Military Intervention to Tackle Protesters
The Pakistani government has requested military intervention to address ongoing protests by the Islamist party Tehreek-e-Labbaik, which have resulted in multiple deaths and injuries. The…
Ratko Mladić, Commander of Bosnian Serbs, Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Genocide
Ratko Mladić, former commander of the Bosnian Serb Army, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for genocide and crimes against humanity during the Bosnian War.…
20 Million Euro EU Aid for Developing Safe Nuclear Energy in Iran
The EU and Iran held a seminar on civilian nuclear cooperation, where the EU announced a 20 million euro aid package to support Iran's safe…
Chaos in the Bread Market
The Iranian government has approved a 15% increase in bread prices, leading to immediate price hikes in bakeries and concerns about further exploitation by bakers.…
Two Imprisoned Christian Converts Forced to Sign Blank Papers
Two Christian converts, Mohammad Ali Torabi and Abdolali Pourmand, were forced to sign blank papers in prison, raising concerns about potential forced confessions and political…
Nasrin Sotoudeh Refuses to Attend Evin Prosecutor's Office Due to 'Lack of Legal Formalities'
Nasrin Sotoudeh, a prominent human rights lawyer, has refused to attend a summons from the Evin prosecutor's office, citing a lack of legal formalities and…
UNICEF: The Situation of Millions of Children in Dozens of Countries is Worse than 20 Years Ago
UNICEF's report reveals that the plight of 180 million children in 37 countries has worsened over the past 20 years, with Yemen, Syria, and Iraq…
Window: Examination of the UN Third Committee Resolution; 'Continued Human Rights Violations in Iran'
The UN Third Committee passed a resolution condemning Iran for ongoing human rights violations, including executions and the treatment of minorities. The Iranian government rejected…
Crisis Management; Crisis within a Crisis
A devastating earthquake in western Iran has resulted in significant casualties and homelessness, sparking discussions about the effectiveness of crisis management in the country. The…
Mugabe Appears in Public for the First Time After House Arrest
Robert Mugabe appeared publicly for the first time since being placed under house arrest, as the Zimbabwean army reported progress in negotiations for his resignation.…
National Depression: Italy Fails to Qualify for the World Cup
Italy has failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time in 60 years, leading to a national sense of depression. This defeat…
Why Has the Rial Once Again Slipped into Decline?
The rial continues to decline against international currencies, with inflation being a major contributing factor. The Iranian government is considering raising the dollar price to…
Demonstrations of Tens of Thousands of Polish Nationalists: 'Europe Must Be for White People'
Tens of thousands of Polish nationalists rallied in Warsaw, calling for a racially homogeneous Europe and chanting anti-immigrant slogans. The event, coinciding with Poland's Independence…
Sheikh Ali Salman to be Tried for 'Espionage' for Qatar
Sheikh Ali Salman, a prominent Shia opposition leader in Bahrain, is facing trial for alleged espionage for Qatar, amidst ongoing tensions between Bahrain and Qatar.…
Iran Rejects Bahrain's Accusation of Sabotage on Oil Pipeline
Iran has rejected Bahrain's accusations of sabotage on its oil pipeline, labeling them as baseless and a recurring tactic to blame Iran for incidents in…
Hundreds of Thousands Demand Freedom for Imprisoned Separatists in Barcelona
Hundreds of thousands protested in Barcelona demanding the release of Catalan separatist leaders arrested by the Spanish government. The protests reflect ongoing tensions between Catalonia…
Discovery of New Mass Graves in Iraq Containing 'Hundreds of Bodies of ISIS Victims'
Iraqi authorities have discovered hundreds of bodies in mass graves believed to be victims of ISIS near Hawija. The interim governor of Kirkuk has called…
ISIS Forces Reclaim Parts of Al-Bukamal City
ISIS has launched a counterattack and reclaimed parts of Al-Bukamal city after being previously driven out by Syrian government forces. This development highlights the ongoing…
Meeting with Kamran Ghaderi
Kamran Ghaderi, a 55-year-old Iranian-Austrian citizen, has been imprisoned in Iran for over two years on charges of espionage and collaboration with a hostile government.…
Papua: We Will Use Force If Necessary to Evacuate Manus Camp
Papua New Guinea officials have begun evacuating the Manus refugee camp, threatening to use force against the 600 migrants if they do not leave voluntarily.…
Syrian Government Forces and Hezbollah Capture ISIS's Last Major Stronghold
Syrian government forces and Hezbollah have captured Al-Bukamal, the last major stronghold of ISIS, marking a significant defeat for the group. This development follows a…
Hundreds of Refugees on Manus Island Lack Access to Water, Electricity, and Food
A court in Papua New Guinea has denied requests from refugees on Manus Island for basic necessities like water and electricity, leading to a humanitarian…
Possibility of Transferring Cash Subsidy Payment Responsibility to the Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation
There are discussions about transferring cash subsidy payment responsibilities to the Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation, with the head of the foundation expressing optimism about this…
Spain Requests Extradition of Ousted Catalonia Leader from Belgium
The Supreme Court of Spain has issued an arrest warrant for Carles Puigdemont, the ousted leader of Catalonia, requesting his extradition from Belgium. Puigdemont faces…
Israel: We are ready to protect the Druze village of Hadr in Syria
The Israeli army has expressed readiness to protect the Druze village of Hadr in Syria following a suicide bombing attributed to the al-Nusra Front that…
Meeting with Behzad Zabihih
Behzad Zabihih, a 50-year-old Bahá'í from Sari, was arrested and sentenced to prison for promoting his faith, reflecting ongoing persecution of Bahá'ís in Iran. His…
Syrian Government Forces Fully Retake Deir ez-Zor from ISIS
Syrian government forces, supported by Hezbollah and Russian airstrikes, have reportedly regained full control of Deir ez-Zor from ISIS, although some militants remain in the…
Puigdemont: The Arrest of Catalan Officials is a Serious Mistake
Carles Puigdemont criticized the recent arrests of Catalan officials as a serious mistake and called for peaceful protests against the Spanish government. The Spanish authorities…
UN: Iraq Lacks Jurisdiction to Prosecute 'Islamic State' Actors in Mosul
The UN report states that Iraq cannot prosecute 'Islamic State' crimes in Mosul and suggests the International Criminal Court as an alternative. It highlights the…
Kurdistan Region Proposes Joint Control of Ibrahim Khalil Crossing to Iraqi Government
The Kurdistan Region of Iraq has proposed a joint control of the Ibrahim Khalil border crossing with the Iraqi central government amidst escalating tensions following…
Amnesty International Calls for Further Reforms in Saudi Arabia for Human Rights
Amnesty International has criticized Saudi Arabia's recent legal changes regarding women's rights as insufficient and called for broader reforms to protect the rights of women,…
Iraqi Parliament Declares Displaying and Carrying the Israeli Flag a Crime
The Iraqi Parliament has declared the display of the Israeli flag a crime following its appearance at Kurdish independence demonstrations. Speaker Salim al-Jabouri emphasized that…
Kurdistan Region: Ibrahim Khalil Border Crossing is Under Erbil Control
The Kurdistan Region claims control over the Ibrahim Khalil border crossing despite reports of Iraqi central government forces taking control. This situation highlights ongoing tensions…