July 2017
Ahmadinejad's Supporters; A New Opposition?
Hamid Baghaei, a former vice president of Iran, has been released from detention and is now positioning himself as an opposition figure alongside Ahmadinejad. This…
Composer Residing in Czech Republic Celebrates Simin Behbahani's 90th Birthday
Shahab Tolouei celebrates Simin Behbahani's 90th birthday with a new single inspired by her ghazal. His innovative fusion of her romantic poetry with modern music…
A Senior Security Official from Iraqi Kurdistan: Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is Alive
A senior Kurdish official claims to be 99% certain that ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is still alive, despite conflicting reports about his death. This…
Turkey Dismisses 7,000 More Individuals on the Anniversary of the Failed Coup
On the anniversary of the failed coup in Turkey, the government dismissed 7,000 individuals, adding to the tens of thousands dismissed or arrested in the…
Dissident Chinese Nobel Peace Prize Winner Dies After Years in Prison Due to Cancer
Liu Xiaobo, a prominent Chinese dissident and Nobel Peace Prize winner, died of liver cancer at 61 after years of imprisonment. His death has sparked…
Iraqi Prime Minister Declares 'Complete Victory' Over ISIS in Mosul
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declared a 'complete victory' over ISIS in Mosul after nearly nine months of fighting. While this marks a significant milestone,…
Hundreds of Thousands of Erdogan Opponents Demand 'Justice' in Istanbul
Hundreds of thousands of Erdogan's opponents gathered in Istanbul demanding justice, marking one of the largest protests in recent years. Led by Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the…
Iraqi Prime Minister Announces 'Victory' in Mosul
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declared victory over ISIS in Mosul, marking a significant milestone in the battle that has lasted eight months. The Iraqi…
At least 23 Egyptian soldiers killed in armed militants' attack
At least 23 Egyptian soldiers were killed in suicide bombings at military checkpoints in North Sinai, with additional casualties reported. The Egyptian army has retaliated…
U.S. Secretary of State Calls for Global Action Against North Korea
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has called for a global response to North Korea's missile tests, emphasizing that all countries must show consequences for…
Syrian Democratic Forces Enter Southern Raqqa
Syrian Democratic Forces have entered southern Raqqa, marking a significant advance against ISIS, which has controlled the city since 2014. This operation is part of…
Hunger Strike of Two Political Activists in Tabriz and Evin Prisons
Siamak Mirzaei and Habib Sasaniyan, two political activists, are on hunger strike in Iranian prisons to protest their detention and the lack of legal proceedings.…