October 2017
Qatar's Emir Warns Against Any Military Action Against His Country
The Emir of Qatar has warned against military action from four Arab countries, stating it would lead to regional chaos. Donald Trump has proposed a…
Alexei Navalny, Leader of the Russian Opposition, Released
Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition leader, was released from prison after 20 days and plans to join a rally in Astrakhan. His release comes…
Spanish Government Announces Intent to Dissolve Catalonia's Local Government
The Spanish government announced plans to dissolve Catalonia's local government and hold new elections due to the separatist stance of its leader, Carles Puigdemont. This…
Marriage Registration by Sunni Muftis in Turkey Becomes Official
Turkey's parliament has passed a law allowing Sunni clerics to register marriages, which has sparked controversy among secular opponents and women's rights activists. Critics argue…
Issuance of Arrest Warrant for Two Catalan Independence Leaders by Spanish Court
A Spanish court has issued arrest warrants for two Catalan independence leaders, Jordi Sánchez and Jordi Cuixart, accusing them of organizing the independence referendum and…
Iran and US Trade Surpasses $125 Million in Eight Months
Bilateral trade between Iran and the US has reached $125.6 million in the first eight months of the year, with significant declines in both US…
Russian Officials Announce Release of All Detainees from Saturday's Protests
Russian officials announced the release of all detainees from protests against President Putin, which coincided with his birthday. Thousands protested across multiple cities, with reports…
Spanish Prime Minister Does Not Rule Out Suspension of Catalonia's Autonomy
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy indicated that he may suspend Catalonia's autonomy if independence movements continue. This comes amid heightened tensions following a controversial referendum…
Anti-Kremlin Protests Held in Several Russian Cities
On Vladimir Putin's birthday, anti-Kremlin protests erupted across Russia, led by opposition figure Alexei Navalny, resulting in over 139 arrests. The protests reflect growing discontent…
Saudi Arabia Protests UN Report on Killing of Yemeni Children
Saudi Arabia has protested a UN report accusing its coalition of killing Yemeni children, claiming the report is misleading. The coalition argues it operates under…
Hawaii's Second Chance to Challenge Trump's Immigration Order
Hawaii has been granted another chance to challenge Trump's new immigration order, which is set to take effect on October 18 and includes travel bans…
From Bikini Controversy to Escaped Robot
This article discusses various social and political issues in Iran, including the resistance to raising the marriage age, the Fajr Festival budget changes, and humorous…
Catalonia Officials Report Dozens of Injuries Following Sunday Clashes
Catalonia officials reported over 90 injuries following clashes between police and pro-independence protesters during a referendum attempt. The Spanish government has declared the referendum illegal…