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…
The President of the United States Visits Texas to Assess the Damage from Hurricane Harvey
President Donald Trump visited Texas to assess the damage from Hurricane Harvey, which has caused severe flooding and forced thousands to evacuate. The visit aims…
Hurricane Harvey Claims Victims in Texas
Hurricane Harvey has struck Texas, resulting in at least two fatalities and severe damage. The storm is noted as the strongest to hit the southern…
Window; Arrest of Journalists and Ongoing Hunger Strike in Rajai Shahr Prison
Two journalists were arrested in Tehran without disclosed charges amid ongoing global criticism of Iran's freedom of expression. Amnesty International condemned the conditions in Rajai…
Hurricane Harvey Hits Texas with Devastating Force
Hurricane Harvey has made landfall in Texas as a category four storm, causing damage and injuries, particularly in Rockport. Governor Greg Abbott has warned that…
Kushner Meets Abbas: Trump Remains Optimistic About Peace
Jared Kushner met with Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah, expressing Trump's continued optimism for peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Abbas indicated Palestinian willingness to cooperate with…
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…
Tajikistan Officials Consider Islamic Hijab as 'Alien' and 'Dangerous'
Tajikistan's government has passed a law labeling the Islamic hijab as 'alien' and 'dangerous,' aiming to restrict its use among women. This move has sparked…
A Celebration That Revealed Differences
The Critics and Writers Association's awards ceremony exposed significant divisions among Iranian filmmakers, highlighted by Jamshid Mashayekhi's criticism of Ezzatollah Entezami and Jafar Panahi's refusal…
Head of the 'Foundation for Defense of Democracies': Mistreatment of Religious Minorities in Iran Has Never Improved
The U.S. government has condemned the ongoing persecution of religious minorities in Iran, highlighting a lack of improvement despite promises from Iranian leadership. Clifford May,…
Three Killed in Virginia Violence and Related Events
Violence during a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, resulted in three deaths and 35 injuries, including a woman killed by a car that plowed…
Suspect in Attack on French Soldiers in Paris Arrested
A suspect has been arrested for running over French soldiers in a Paris suburb, an incident reminiscent of recent terrorist attacks in Europe. Six soldiers…
Trial of Hundreds Accused in Failed July 2016 Coup in Turkey Begins
The trial of nearly 500 individuals accused of participating in the failed 2016 coup in Turkey has commenced, with significant public outcry and demands for…