March 2017
Pentagon: ISIS Takes Civilians Hostage and Places Them in Coalition Crosshairs
The Pentagon has revealed that ISIS is using civilians as human shields, deliberately placing them in danger during coalition airstrikes in Mosul. This comes after…
Decline of Iranian Household Welfare
The article discusses the decline in Iranian household welfare despite an increase in welfare expenditures as a percentage of the government's public budget from 2008…
Theresa May Signs Official Letter for Britain's Exit from the European Union
Theresa May signed a letter initiating Britain's official exit from the EU, following a majority vote for Brexit. This marks the beginning of a two-year…
Senate Intelligence Committee Investigates Donald Trump's Son-in-Law in Russia Case
The Senate Intelligence Committee is set to interview Jared Kushner regarding his connections with Russian officials, particularly two meetings with the Russian ambassador and the…
Arrest of Alexei Navalny, Opposition Politician, at Moscow Protest
Alexei Navalny was arrested during an anti-corruption protest in Moscow, which has led to hundreds of arrests across Russia. The protests are the largest against…
UN: Syrian Government and Opponents to Participate in Geneva Peace Talks
The Syrian government and opposition groups have confirmed their participation in new peace talks in Geneva, aiming to address key issues such as governance and…
Support from German and Japanese Leaders for Free Trade Following Unprecedented G20 Statement
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have expressed their commitment to free trade following a G20 statement that avoided reaffirming such…
Retired Population or Unemployed?
The report from the Central Bank of Iran reveals that over 26% of urban households had no employed individuals in 2015, raising questions about unemployment…
Dutch Parliamentary Elections Scheduled
The Netherlands is set to hold parliamentary elections on March 15, with Mark Rutte and Geert Wilders as the main contenders. The election results may…
House of Lords Supports Start of Brexit Negotiations
The UK House of Lords has approved a bill allowing Prime Minister Theresa May to begin Brexit negotiations, removing the last legislative hurdle. This decision…
Vida Hajabi, Leftist Activist, Passes Away in Paris
Vida Hajabi, a prominent leftist activist and former member of the Iranian People's Fedai Guerrillas, died in Paris at the age of 81. She was…
Unsuccessful Performance of Energy Stocks in the US Stock Market
Energy stocks in the US have struggled in 2017 after a strong performance in 2016, largely due to uncertainty in crude oil prices and high…
Al Ahmad, Jerusalem, and Me
Samuel Trop reflects on Jalal Al Ahmad's travelogue about Israel, highlighting its historical context and the complex relationship between Iran and Israel during the 1960s.…
ECO Summit Emphasizes the Need to Combat Terrorism and Expand Economic Cooperation
The 13th ECO summit in Islamabad focused on combating terrorism and enhancing economic cooperation among member states, including Iran, Turkey, and Pakistan. The summit resulted…