November 2016
The Houthis' Government and Its Allies in Yemen Begins Operations
The Houthis and their allies have announced the formation of a new government in Yemen, which may hinder international peace efforts. This development comes as…
Saudi Arabia Needs $53 Billion Investment to Secure Water Supply
Saudi Arabia is facing a critical water supply issue and needs over $53 billion in investments to modernize its water infrastructure. The country is shifting…
40 Days of Uncertainty for Mohammad Ali Taheri
Mohammad Ali Taheri, a political prisoner and founder of 'Erfan Halqeh', has been without news for 40 days. His supporters continue to demand his release…
Dozens of Bodies and Decapitated Heads Found in Mexico
Mexican authorities found at least 32 bodies and 9 decapitated heads in Guerrero, a state known for drug cartel violence. The discovery highlights ongoing issues…
Protests and Violence in Refugee Camps in Greece and Bulgaria
Protests erupted in refugee camps in Greece and Bulgaria following the death of a woman and child in Greece due to a gas explosion. The…
NATO's Protest and Russia's Response to the Deployment of Russian Missiles in Kaliningrad
NATO has condemned Russia's deployment of missiles in Kaliningrad as a hostile act, while Russia claims it is a defensive response to NATO's actions. This…
Labor Household Expenses Reach Three Million Tomans; Minimum Wage Set at 812 Thousand Tomans
The cost of living for labor households in Iran has reached over three million tomans, while the minimum wage is set at only 812 thousand…
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,…
Dozens Killed and Wounded in Suicide Attack on Shiite Mosque in Kabul
A suicide attack on a Shiite mosque in Kabul resulted in at least 27 deaths and many injuries, with reports suggesting the toll could be…
Amnesty International Condemns Iranian Government's 'Misleading' Propaganda Regarding Execution of '25 Sunni Men'
Amnesty International criticized the Iranian government for its propaganda regarding the execution of 25 Sunni men, claiming it distracts from the unfair trial processes. The…
Four Months in Prison for Journalist Charged with 'Publishing a Telegram Message'
Journalist Hamed Ataei has been sentenced to four months in prison for publishing a Telegram message about the potential disqualification of Urmia representative Nader Qazipour.…
Hillary Clinton's First Public Speech After Trump's Victory
Hillary Clinton delivered her first public speech after Donald Trump's election, emphasizing the ongoing struggle for American values and the need for unity amidst societal…
Opposition of Fundamentalist Jews in Netanyahu's Government to the Law Prohibiting the Broadcast of Azan from Loudspeakers
A fundamentalist Jewish minister in Israel has successfully blocked a proposed law that would have banned the broadcast of the azan from mosque loudspeakers. This…
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…
Obama: We Must Give Trump Time to Make Decisions
Barack Obama urged Americans to give Donald Trump time to adapt to presidential responsibilities following his election victory. Obama expressed concerns about Trump's policies but…
Trump: I Will Not Accept Presidential Salary
Donald Trump, the newly elected U.S. President, stated in a CBS interview that he will only accept a symbolic salary of one dollar instead of…
Trump Discusses His Policies and Promises in a Television Interview
Donald Trump, in a CBS interview, expressed concern over harassment of minorities post-election while emphasizing his focus on domestic issues and immigration policies, including building…
Human Rights Watch Protests the Destruction of Arab Homes in Iraq by Kurdish Forces
Human Rights Watch has condemned the destruction of Arab homes in Iraq by Kurdish security forces, suggesting it may amount to war crimes. This destruction…
Trump's Willingness to Retain Parts of Obama's Healthcare Program
Donald Trump has expressed a willingness to retain certain aspects of Barack Obama's healthcare program, particularly provisions for individuals with pre-existing conditions and coverage for…
Motahari: The Leader's Opinion is to Continue House Arrest, Other Officials Do Not Intervene
Ali Motahari, Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, stated that the continuation of house arrest for opposition leaders is based on the Supreme Leader's opinion,…
Window: Enemies of Information as Reported by Reporters Without Borders
Reporters Without Borders has highlighted the repression of journalists in Iran, naming Ayatollah Khamenei among the enemies of information freedom. The organization reports that over…
Medvedev Ahead of Trip to Israel: S-300 Delivery to Iran Will Not Affect Relations with Israel
Dmitry Medvedev, the Russian Prime Minister, stated that the delivery of the S-300 missile system to Iran will not affect Russia-Israel relations during his upcoming…
Response to Hashemi's Statements on the 2013 Elections: 'The Guardian Council's Opinion is Independent'
The spokesman for the Guardian Council, Abbasali Kadkhodai, rejected Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's claims about the influence of a former intelligence minister in his disqualification during…