January 2018
Mercedes-Benz Passenger Car Production in Iran
Iran Khodro plans to begin production of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars in Iran starting early 2018, with an initial output of about 2,500 units. This marks…
Donald Trump Rejects Any Negotiation with the Taliban
Donald Trump has firmly rejected any future negotiations with the Taliban following recent bombings in Afghanistan that resulted in numerous casualties. This stance comes amid…
The Death Toll from the Attack on a Checkpoint in Kabul Rises to 11
An attack on an army checkpoint in Kabul resulted in the deaths of 11 Afghan soldiers and injuries to six others, with ISIS claiming responsibility.…
Internal Consultations of Greek and Macedonian Leaders Ahead of Naming Dispute Negotiations
The Prime Ministers of Greece and Macedonia are preparing for negotiations to resolve a naming dispute, with significant internal consultations taking place. Both leaders are…
Miloš Zeman Re-elected as President of the Czech Republic for Another Five-Year Term
Miloš Zeman has been re-elected as President of the Czech Republic, securing nearly 52% of the votes in a close election against Jiří Drahoš. Zeman's…
Greece and Macedonia to Negotiate Naming Dispute in Switzerland
Greece and Macedonia are set to negotiate a long-standing naming dispute this week in Davos. The issue has been a barrier to Macedonia's EU and…
Macron Announced Military Defeat of ISIS in Coming Weeks
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that ISIS will be militarily defeated in Syria and Iraq in the coming weeks, highlighting the commitment to stabilize and…
In the Wake of Controversy Over a Quote; Trump: I Am Not a Racist
Donald Trump denied allegations of racism after controversial remarks about African countries and Haiti surfaced. He claimed he has no signs of racism and criticized…
Pentagon Inspector Criticizes Reforms in Afghan Air Force
The Pentagon Inspector General's report criticizes NATO's reforms in the Afghan Air Force, highlighting significant weaknesses in training and strategy. Despite some positive outcomes, the…
Turkish Foreign Minister's Visit to Germany; Efforts to Improve Bilateral Relations
The foreign ministers of Germany and Turkey met to discuss improving their strained relations, particularly regarding the detention of German citizens in Turkey. Both countries…