August 2017
Workers' Syndicate of the Bus Company: Reza Shahabi's Condition is Critical
Reza Shahabi, a labor activist and board member of the Workers' Syndicate of the Bus Company, is in critical condition due to a hunger strike…
Hundreds of Workers from Hepco and Azar Ab Factories Gather in Arak
Workers from two factories in Arak protested due to unpaid wages and insurance issues. Hundreds participated in separate gatherings, highlighting ongoing labor unrest in the…
At Least Two Killed in Clashes Between Houthis and Supporters of Saleh in Yemen's Capital
Clashes in Sana'a between Houthis and supporters of former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh resulted in at least two deaths. The conflict highlights the fragile…
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…
International Federation of Journalists Defends Iranian Journalists' Right to Form Union
The International Federation of Journalists condemned the Iranian government's obstruction of the Tehran Journalists' Association, which recently resigned in protest against illegal pressures from authorities.…
Dozens Killed and Injured in Armed Attack on Shia Mosque in Kabul
An armed attack on a Shia mosque in Kabul resulted in at least 20 deaths and over 50 injuries, with ISIS claiming responsibility. President Ashraf…
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…
The Practice of 'Triple Talaq' Declared Illegal in India
The Supreme Court of India has declared the practice of triple talaq, allowing Muslim men to divorce their wives by saying 'talaq' three times, as…
Hundreds of Retirees Gather in Front of Parliament
On August 22, hundreds of retirees gathered in front of the Iranian parliament to demand increased pensions and the implementation of a law to equalize…
Karroubi Undergoes Surgery Again Due to 'Error in Pacemaker Implantation'
Mehdi Karroubi, a prominent opposition leader, underwent surgery again due to complications from a pacemaker implant. His family reported that doctors discovered the pacemaker was…
Father and Son Bush Condemn Racial Prejudice and Hatred
Former U.S. Presidents George Bush and George Herbert Walker Bush condemned racial prejudice and hate in a statement responding to Donald Trump's remarks after the…
Lebanon Abolishes Law Allowing Rapists to Marry Victims to Avoid Punishment
Lebanon's Parliament has repealed a law that allowed rapists to avoid punishment by marrying their victims, a significant victory for women's rights advocates after years…
Trump Again Blames 'Both Sides' for Violence in Virginia Protests
President Trump reiterated that both sides were responsible for the violence during the Charlottesville protests involving white supremacists and their opponents. His comments have drawn…
White House: Trump has condemned white supremacists
The White House defended Trump's condemnation of violence during the Charlottesville protests, where three people were killed. Critics argue he failed to directly address white…
Causes of Violence in Charlottesville, USA from the Perspective of Two Experts
Violence erupted in Charlottesville, Virginia, leading to investigations by the FBI after a car incident killed one woman and injured many others. Ivanka Trump condemned…
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…
Bloody Unrest in Kenya Following Presidential Election
Following the announcement of Uhuru Kenyatta's victory in Kenya's presidential election, opposition protests erupted, claiming widespread fraud and resulting in at least 100 deaths. Raila…
Trump Says Military Option Regarding Venezuela Is Not Off the Table
Donald Trump has indicated that military options regarding Venezuela are still being considered amidst ongoing protests and violence against the Maduro government. The situation in…
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…