August 2017
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.…
Issuance of Arrest Warrants for Dozens More on Charges of Connection to Turkey's Coup
Turkish authorities have issued arrest warrants for 35 individuals, including journalists, linked to last year's failed coup, primarily targeting the media branch of the Gülen…
Deadly Earthquake in a Tourist Area in China
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck near Jiuzhaigou National Park in China, resulting in at least 13 deaths and over 160 injuries. Local authorities are evacuating…
The Footprint of ISIS in Kurdistan in Seven Acts
ISIS carried out attacks in Iran, involving Kurdish and Iranian assailants, leading to widespread arrests in Kurdish regions. This raises concerns about the influence of…
Elimination of Genes Causing a Deadly Hereditary Disease
Scientists have successfully eliminated genes responsible for a hereditary heart disease using CRISPR technology, potentially paving the way for preventing over ten thousand genetic diseases.…