November 2016
End the Persecution of Christian Converts in Iran
The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran and other organizations have called for an end to the persecution of Christian converts in Iran, highlighting…
Erdogan's Warning: I Will Open Turkey's Borders for Refugees Heading to Europe
President Erdogan threatened to open Turkey's borders to refugees heading to Europe following the European Parliament's vote to suspend Turkey's EU membership negotiations. This escalation…
Washington Post: Expansion of the Operational Scope of the U.S. Army Special Operations Command
The U.S. has expanded the operational scope of its Special Operations Command to conduct direct operations against terrorist organizations globally, particularly in response to the…
U.S. Treasury Assures Brazilian Banks They Can Trade with Iran
The U.S. Treasury has assured Brazilian banks they can trade with Iran without fear of sanctions, potentially opening the door for billions in exports. This…
Leaders of Two European Parliament Factions Call for Suspension of Turkey's Membership Negotiations
Leaders of two factions in the European Parliament have called for the suspension of Turkey's EU membership negotiations due to human rights abuses following a…
In Response to Protests, Turkey Withdraws Bill Related to Sexual Assault on Children
The Turkish government withdrew a controversial bill that would have allowed men convicted of child sexual assault to marry their victims for release from prison,…
Morning Consult: Trump's Popularity Rises in Post-Election Polls
A new poll shows Donald Trump's popularity has risen to 46% following his election victory, while Barack Obama's popularity has also increased. The poll indicates…
Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem to Star in New Farhadi Film
Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem will star in Asghar Farhadi's new film, set to be produced in Spain. The film is described as a powerful…
Barack Obama Warns of the Rise of 'Raw Nationalism' in the World
Barack Obama, during his final foreign trip, warned about the rise of nationalism and urged world leaders to address economic concerns, particularly in light of…
Development and Distribution of Causes of Death in Provinces
The article examines the distribution of causes of death across Iranian provinces, revealing significant disparities in health outcomes and reporting. Cardiovascular diseases are the leading…
Do Women Want 'Love' and Men Want 'Sex'?
The article discusses the differences in how men and women perceive love and sex, featuring insights from philosopher Arash Naraghi and psychologist Nahid Farnoody. They…
Psychological Shock Control in Markets, Prices Adjusted
Following the announcement of Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election, global markets initially reacted negatively but quickly adjusted back to pre-shock levels. The…
Initial Market and Global Currency Reactions Following the U.S. Elections
The announcement of U.S. election results showing Donald Trump's potential victory has led to a decline in the value of the dollar and stock markets…
President of the European Commission: Turkey is drifting further away from Europe every day
Jean-Claude Juncker criticized Turkey's increasing distance from Europe due to political purges and media crackdowns, urging President Erdoğan to clarify Turkey's EU membership intentions. The…
Kurdish Peshmerga Forces Launch Attack to Retake the City of Bashiqa
Iraqi Kurdish Peshmerga forces have launched an operation to retake Bashiqa from the Islamic State, involving around 2,000 fighters. This operation is part of a…
What Are the Causes of Death Among Iranians?
The article discusses the leading causes of death in Iran, highlighting cardiovascular diseases, cancers, and respiratory diseases as the primary contributors. It notes a significant…
Explosion in Diyarbakir, Turkey Leaves at Least Eight Dead
A significant explosion in Diyarbakir, Turkey, has resulted in eight deaths and one hundred injuries, with local officials attributing responsibility to the PKK. This incident…
Supreme Court: Initiation of Britain's Exit Negotiations from the EU Must Be Approved by Parliament
The UK Supreme Court ruled that Parliament must approve the initiation of Brexit negotiations, potentially delaying the process. Prime Minister Theresa May's government is determined…