April 2017
Electoral Earthquake in France
The first round of the French presidential election resulted in Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen advancing to a second round on May 7. The…
Trump: Paris Attack Helps Le Pen's Position in French Presidential Election
Donald Trump commented that the recent shooting in Paris will bolster Marine Le Pen's position in the upcoming French presidential election. The attack, claimed by…
Elections and Iranian Society; Those Who Said Yes, Those Who Said No
The upcoming Iranian presidential election on May 29 has sparked varied sentiments among citizens, with many expressing skepticism about the electoral process and the effectiveness…
Increased Security Measures Ahead of Presidential Elections in France
As France approaches its presidential elections, security measures have been intensified following the arrest of two suspects linked to a planned terrorist attack. Emmanuel Macron…
Why is Iran's Economic Growth Not Sustainable?
The IMF forecasts a significant decline in Iran's economic growth from 6.5% in 2016 to 3.3% in 2017, citing reliance on oil revenues and political…
European Union: Turkish Officials Should Seek Broader National Consensus
The EU has urged Turkey to seek a broader consensus following Erdogan's narrow victory in a constitutional referendum that could significantly alter the country's governance…
Ahmadinejad: 'Revolutionary' or 'Mirror of the Leader's Discontent'?
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has registered to run in the presidential elections despite the Supreme Leader's advice against it. This defiance raises questions about his motivations and…
Iran's Ministry of Health: Over 12% of Adults in Iran Suffer from 'Depression'
The Iranian Ministry of Health reports that over 12% of adults suffer from depression and more than 14% from anxiety disorders, with the overall prevalence…
Swedish Police: A 39-Year-Old Uzbek Man is the Main Suspect in the Stockholm Attack
A 39-year-old Uzbek man has been arrested as the main suspect in a deadly vehicle attack in Stockholm that killed four and injured 15. Swedish…
Aung San Suu Kyi Denies 'Ethnic Cleansing' of Muslim Minority in Myanmar
Aung San Suu Kyi has denied allegations of ethnic cleansing against the Rohingya Muslim minority in Myanmar, calling the term 'excessively strong.' This comes amid…
Iranian-German Coach Becomes Bundesliga Phenomenon
Alexander Nouri, the Iranian-German coach of Werder Bremen, has transformed the struggling team into a contender for a European league spot after a series of…
Explosion in St. Petersburg Metro; At Least 11 Dead and 39 Injured
An explosion in the St. Petersburg metro resulted in at least 11 deaths and 39 injuries. Russian authorities are investigating the incident, which may be…
Flynn Did Not Disclose Some Payments from Russia in Initial Financial Disclosure
Michael Flynn, the former National Security Advisor to Donald Trump, failed to disclose payments from Russian entities in his initial financial disclosure. This raises legal…