January 2018
Significant Increase in Tourism Revenue; Turkey Hosts 2.5 Million Iranians
Turkey's tourism sector has seen a significant boost, with over 32 million foreign tourists visiting in 2017, including 2.5 million Iranians. This increase in tourism…
Putin's Spokesman Accuses the U.S. of Attempting to Influence Russian Elections
Dmitry Peskov accused the U.S. of trying to influence the upcoming Russian elections by releasing a list of wealthy individuals linked to Putin. The Kremlin…
At least 350 people arrested during protests against Russia's election
Protests against the Russian presidential election led to the arrest of nearly 350 individuals, including opposition leader Alexei Navalny. The protests were organized to boycott…
Miloš Zeman Re-elected as President of the Czech Republic for Another Five-Year Term
Miloš Zeman has been re-elected as President of the Czech Republic, securing nearly 52% of the votes in a close election against Jiří Drahoš. Zeman's…
Trump Emphasizes Continued Efforts to Block Iran's Path to Nuclear Weapons
Donald Trump reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons during his speech at Davos. He emphasized the formation of a working…
Negative Reaction from Russian Duma Official to Khamenei's Advisor's Coalition Proposal
A senior Russian Duma official dismissed a proposal by Khamenei's military advisor for a coalition against the U.S. in Syria, citing existing cooperation between Russia…
Special Committee Investigating Russian Interference in US Elections Summons CIA Director
Mark Pompeo, CIA Director, has been questioned by a special committee investigating Russian interference in the US elections, following similar inquiries with Attorney General Jeff…
Turkish Army Reports 260 Militants Killed in Afrin Operation
The Turkish Army has reported the deaths of at least 260 militants in its military operation in Afrin, Syria, which targets Kurdish forces. This operation…
Jeff Sessions Questioned in Russia's Interference in the US Presidential Election
Jeff Sessions was questioned by the team investigating Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election, marking the first time a Trump cabinet member has…
Greece and Macedonia to Negotiate Naming Dispute in Switzerland
Greece and Macedonia are set to negotiate a long-standing naming dispute this week in Davos. The issue has been a barrier to Macedonia's EU and…
Turkey's Artillery Attacks on the People's Protection Units in Syria Begin
Turkey has begun artillery attacks against the YPG in Afrin, Syria, aiming to eliminate what it calls terrorist positions. The operation follows U.S. support for…
52 People Killed in Bus Fire in Kazakhstan
A tragic bus fire in Kazakhstan has claimed the lives of 52 Uzbek migrant workers. The incident raises concerns about safety standards for transportation used…
Tillerson Says Russia Is Not 'Fully Implementing' North Korea Sanctions
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has accused Russia of not fully implementing UN sanctions against North Korea, highlighting tensions between the U.S. and Russia…
U.S. Oil Production Set to Reach Historic Record
U.S. oil production is projected to exceed 10 million barrels per day, surpassing 1970s records, with significant economic implications including a 20% reduction in oil…
Russian Officials' Efforts to Shut Down Main Financial Campaign Supporting Putin Critic
The Russian Ministry of Justice is attempting to shut down the financial campaign supporting opposition leader Alexei Navalny ahead of the presidential elections. Navalny, despite…
Czech Presidential Election: Miloš Zeman and Jiří Drahoš Advance to Second Round
The Czech presidential election has advanced to a second round, with current President Miloš Zeman facing Jiří Drahoš. Zeman's policies are characterized by anti-immigration and…
Steve Bannon Separates from Breitbart Media
Steve Bannon has left Breitbart Media following controversies from the book 'Fire and Fury,' where he criticized Donald Trump Jr. and described a meeting with…
Associated Press: Special Counsel Team Expresses Interest in Interviewing Trump
The Associated Press reports that the special counsel team is interested in interviewing Donald Trump about Russian interference in the 2016 elections. This development suggests…
Dozens Killed and Injured in Car Bomb Explosion in Idlib, Syria
A car bomb explosion in Idlib, Syria, has resulted in 23 deaths and numerous injuries, targeting an opposition group's headquarters. The attack's responsibility remains unclaimed,…
Russia's Supreme Court Confirms Ineligibility Ruling Against Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny
The Russian Supreme Court has upheld a ruling that bars opposition leader Alexei Navalny from running in presidential elections, citing his criminal conviction. Navalny claims…
North Korean Test Missile Falls Over One of Its Cities
A North Korean missile test in April 2017 failed, resulting in the missile falling over a city in North Korea. The missile, named "Hwasong-12," is…