February 2018
Dubai Police: Bollywood Star Sridevi Drowned in Hotel Bathtub
Bollywood star Sridevi Kapoor drowned in a hotel bathtub in Dubai after losing consciousness, reportedly while intoxicated. Her death has raised questions about the circumstances…
International Transparency: Iran Ranks 130th in Global Financial Corruption
Iran ranks 130th out of 180 countries in the International Transparency Organization's corruption index, with a score of 30. Despite a slight improvement, the overall…
Mahmoud Abbas Calls for Middle East Peace Conference in Mid-2018
Mahmoud Abbas called for the UN to recognize Palestine as a full member and presented a six-point peace plan during a Security Council meeting. The…
David Grossman, Opponent of Israeli Government Policies, Wins Israel's Most Prestigious Literary Award
David Grossman, a prominent Israeli author and critic of government policies, has won Israel's most prestigious literary award despite his opposition to the current government…
USA: ISIS Remains a Threat Despite Defeats
The U.S. intelligence chief warns that ISIS remains a significant threat despite recent territorial losses in Iraq and Syria. Dan Coats highlights that the group's…
Ethiopia Declares Six-Month State of Emergency; U.S. Strongly Opposes
Ethiopia has declared a six-month state of emergency following the unexpected resignation of Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, amid rising violence and unrest. The U.S. has…
Panic Among People Following Strong Earthquake in Southern and Central Mexico
A strong earthquake measuring 7.2 struck southern and central Mexico, causing panic among residents still traumatized from a previous earthquake. Fortunately, there were no casualties…
A Court in Turkey Sentences Six Journalists to Life Imprisonment
A Turkish court sentenced six journalists, including the Altan brothers, to life imprisonment for alleged involvement in a failed coup attempt. The case raises serious…
Mitt Romney to Run for U.S. Senate
Mitt Romney is set to launch his campaign for the U.S. Senate representing Utah, following the announcement that current Senator Orrin Hatch will not seek…
Tillerson's Visit to Cairo; Commitment of Egypt and the U.S. to Combat ISIS in the Middle East
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met with Egyptian officials in Cairo to reaffirm their commitment to combat ISIS in the Middle East. This meeting…
White House Rejects Netanyahu's Statements on Negotiations Over Annexation of Settlements
The White House rejected Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's claims of negotiating with the U.S. for the annexation of West Bank settlements, emphasizing that Trump's focus…
Turkey Sentences Dual National NASA Scientist to Seven and a Half Years in Prison
Turkey has sentenced NASA scientist Serkan Gülge to seven and a half years in prison for alleged ties to the Gülen network, raising concerns from…
Mohammad Mahdavi Far, Chemical War Veteran, Imprisoned
Mohammad Mahdavi Far, a veteran of the Iran-Iraq war and poet, has been imprisoned for writing critical letters to Iran's Supreme Leader. His lawyer reports…