February 2018
Jamaledin Khajani Transferred Back to Prison After Heart Surgery
Jamaledin Khajani, a Baha'i leader in Iran, was transferred back to Evin Prison after undergoing heart surgery. At nearly 85 years old, his health has…
Close Advisor to Benjamin Netanyahu Testifies Against Him
Shlomo Filber, a close advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has agreed to testify against him in a corruption case in exchange for immunity…
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…
Israel and Egypt Sign $15 Billion Gas Deal
Israel and Egypt have signed a $15 billion gas export deal involving 64 billion cubic meters of gas over 10 years. This agreement is seen…
Erdogan and Tillerson Discuss Improving US-Turkey Relations
Rex Tillerson and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a constructive meeting to discuss improving US-Turkey relations, which have been strained due to US support…
The Secrets of the 'Worst' Film in Cinema History
Tommy Wiseau's film 'The Room,' often considered the worst film in history, has gained a cult following years after its release. Despite its initial failure,…
North Korean Leader Calls for Continued 'Reconciliation' Efforts with South Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called for ongoing reconciliation efforts with South Korea following a high-level delegation's visit to Seoul. This comes amidst rising…
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…
Mahmoud Abbas Visits Putin to Seek Russian Support
Mahmoud Abbas visited Moscow to seek support from Vladimir Putin amid tensions between the Palestinian Authority and the U.S. following Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as…
Crisis in Israel-Poland Relations
A crisis has erupted between Israel and Poland over a new law criminalizing the acknowledgment of Poland's involvement in Nazi crimes during WWII. This law…
The 'Deadliest' Day for the Turkish Army Since the Start of Operations in Northern Syria
Seven Turkish soldiers were killed in northeastern Syria, marking the deadliest day for Turkey since the start of Operation Olive Branch. The Turkish government blames…
Fidel Castro's Son Commits Suicide
Fidel Castro's eldest son, Fidelito, committed suicide at the age of 68 after battling severe depression. He was known for his work in Cuba's nuclear…
Dariush: 'Ain' Says No to Denial and Obsolescence
Dariush Eghbali discusses his foundation 'Ain' and its new independent educational radio aimed at raising awareness about social issues and human rights in Iran. The…