August 2016
Two Senior North Korean Officials Executed
Two senior North Korean officials, including Deputy Prime Minister for Education Kim Yong-jin, have reportedly been executed as part of ongoing internal purges under Kim…
Iran and South Korea to Begin Euro Transactions Next Week
South Korea will begin euro transactions with Iran next week, aiming to facilitate trade and investment despite ongoing U.S. financial restrictions on Iran. This move…
North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile from Submarine
North Korea has launched a ballistic missile from a submarine during joint military exercises between South Korea and the U.S. The missile is reported to…
Rio 2016 Ends; Iran Finishes 25th with Eight Medals
Iran finished the Rio 2016 Olympics in 25th place with eight medals, including a historic bronze by female taekwondo athlete Kimia Alizadeh. This performance marks…
Government Offices in Khuzestan Closed at 1 PM Due to Heat
Due to extreme heat reaching up to 51 degrees Celsius, government offices and banks in Khuzestan province will close early at 1 PM. This decision…