January 2019
Trump Describes U.S. Intelligence Agencies' Assessment of Iran as Naive
President Trump publicly criticized U.S. intelligence agencies for their assessment of Iran, calling them naive and wrong about the threat posed by Tehran. This marks…
Washington Post: Russia Secretly Offered to Build Nuclear Power Plant for North Korea
The Washington Post reports that Russia secretly proposed to North Korea to build a nuclear power plant in exchange for denuclearization. This proposal was made…
UN: Warring Parties Must Quickly Withdraw from Hudaydah
The UN has called for the rapid withdrawal of warring parties from Hudaydah, Yemen, as the humanitarian crisis worsens. The port is crucial for food…
American Citizen Detained in Iran Has 'Cancer Illness'
Michael White, an American citizen imprisoned in Iran, is reported to have a relapsed cancer condition, prompting his mother to call for his release. The…
Average Apartment Price in Tehran Reaches Approximately 10 Million Tomans per Square Meter
The average price of residential apartments in Tehran has surged to nearly 10 million tomans per square meter, reflecting a 90% increase from last year.…
Shooting at UN Convoy; Head of Ceasefire Monitoring Team in Hodeidah Safe
A UN convoy in Hodeidah, Yemen, was shot at, but the head of the monitoring team, Patrick Cammaert, is safe. Both Houthi militants and Yemeni…
The $100 Million Bribe: Notorious Drug Trafficker to Former President of Mexico
Joaquín Guzmán, known as El Chapo, allegedly bribed former Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto with $100 million, according to testimony from a former associate. This…
Which Overthrow?
Four political organizations in Iran have issued a statement calling for regime change while opposing the return of the monarchy. This comes amidst recent protests…
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Appeal from Last Surviving Star of 'Gone with the Wind'
The U.S. Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal from Olivia de Havilland regarding her lawsuit against FX over the portrayal of her in the series…