August 2017
Floods in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal; Over 1200 Dead, 40 Million Affected
Severe flooding and landslides in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal have resulted in over 1200 deaths and affected 41 million people. The humanitarian crisis includes widespread…
International Federation of Journalists Defends Iranian Journalists' Right to Form Union
The International Federation of Journalists condemned the Iranian government's obstruction of the Tehran Journalists' Association, which recently resigned in protest against illegal pressures from authorities.…
German Foreign Minister: Turkey Under Erdogan Will Never Join the European Union
German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel declared that Turkey will not join the EU under Erdogan's leadership, attributing this to Turkey's departure from EU values. This…
About Half of Prisoners in Tehran Province Have Drug-Related Crimes
Ali-Asghar Jahangir, head of Iran's Prison Organization, reported that 42% of prisoners in Tehran are incarcerated for drug-related crimes, highlighting a significant issue in the…
Bloody Unrest in Kenya Following Presidential Election
Following the announcement of Uhuru Kenyatta's victory in Kenya's presidential election, opposition protests erupted, claiming widespread fraud and resulting in at least 100 deaths. Raila…
When Will the 'Glass Ceiling' Break?
The article discusses the push for women's representation in the Iranian government, highlighted by a letter from 175 parliament members urging the president to appoint…