February 2018
Increase in Prison Population Due to Judges' Preference for Imprisonment and Temporary Detention
A parliamentary member reported a 4.5% increase in Iran's prison population and temporary detentions, attributing it to judges' preference for imprisonment despite directives aimed at…
Billy Graham, Renowned American Preacher, Passes Away at 99
Billy Graham, a significant figure in American evangelical Christianity and advisor to multiple U.S. presidents, passed away at 99 after a long illness. His influence…
Close Advisor to Benjamin Netanyahu Testifies Against Him
Shlomo Filber, a close advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has agreed to testify against him in a corruption case in exchange for immunity…
Kremlin: No Evidence of Russian Government Interference in US Elections
The Kremlin has denied any involvement in the 2016 US presidential election following recent indictments by the US Justice Department against Russian nationals for election…
North Korea's Military Parade Ahead of Seoul Olympics
North Korea held a military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of its military formation, coinciding with the upcoming Winter Olympics in South Korea. The…