April 2018
Drug Offenses Account for 43% of Prison Population in Iran
Taghi Rostamvandi revealed that 43% of Iran's prison population is incarcerated for drug-related offenses, with estimates of drug addicts ranging from 2.8 million to 3.6…
ZTE Seeks Legal Solutions to Face American Restrictions
ZTE is facing a seven-year ban from U.S. technology sales due to its involvement in exporting equipment to Iran and North Korea. The company claims…
Note: Miguel Díaz-Canel, a Younger Version of the Castros?
Miguel Díaz-Canel is set to become Cuba's new president, succeeding Raúl Castro, who has promised to step down after his term. Díaz-Canel's rise is seen…
The End of the Castros; A New Leader for Cuba to Be Elected
Cuba's National Council has begun the process of electing a new leader, marking the first time in 60 years that someone outside the Castro family…
Erdogan Announces Early Elections in Turkey to Be Held in July
Turkish President Erdogan announced early presidential and parliamentary elections to be held on June 24, 2018, a year earlier than planned. This decision follows discussions…
Opposition Leader Calls for Continued Street Protests in Armenia
Nikol Pashinyan, the leader of the Armenian opposition, has called for continued protests against the nomination of Serge Sargsyan for Prime Minister, following violent clashes…
43 Members of the Ninth and Tenth Governments Criticize Ahmadinejad's Recent Actions
A group of 43 former officials from Ahmadinejad's administrations has publicly criticized him for his recent actions, claiming they undermine the Islamic system. Ahmadinejad has…
The Fastest Laptop Processor Hits the Market
Intel has launched its fastest laptop processor, the Core i9-8950HK, featuring six cores and significant performance improvements over previous models. This move is a response…
Iran's Communications Minister: Some Data Centers in the Country Faced Cyber Attacks
Iran's Communications Minister reported that several data centers faced cyber attacks, with the origin of the attacks being investigated. Over 95% of affected routers have…
Concerns Over Killer Robot Development Lead to Sanctions Against South Korean University
Over 50 AI experts have sanctioned South Korea's KAIST for developing weaponized AI, emphasizing the need for human control over such technologies. The issue raises…
An Iranian-American Lawyer Appointed as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce
Nazak Nikakhtar, an Iranian-American lawyer, has been appointed as the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce, officially sworn in on April 2. This…
Microsoft Seeks New Avenues
Microsoft is facing a decline in Windows usage and is seeking new business opportunities by focusing on cloud computing and artificial intelligence. The company aims…