November 2018
Ukraine Bans Entry of Russian Male Citizens into Its Territory
Ukraine has banned the entry of Russian men aged 16 to 60 in response to ongoing tensions with Russia, particularly regarding military conflicts in Eastern…
Trump Announces Possibility of Canceling Meeting with Putin in Argentina
Tensions have escalated between Russia and Ukraine after Russian forces fired on and seized Ukrainian ships, prompting Trump to consider canceling his meeting with Putin…
Abbas Araghchi: The Benefits of the JCPOA for Iran Are Close to Zero
Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, stated that the benefits of the JCPOA for Iran are nearly nonexistent due to U.S. sanctions. He emphasized that…
UAE Pardons and Releases British Student Convicted of Spying
The UAE has pardoned and released British student Matthew Hedges, who was sentenced to life for espionage, ending a diplomatic crisis with the UK. Despite…
European Leaders Warn British Politicians After Brexit Deal Approval
European leaders approved the Brexit deal and warned British politicians that it is the best possible outcome. Theresa May must now secure parliamentary approval for…
A Robot That Laughs (and Can Cry If You Want)
A Japanese team has developed a robot named Afto that can mimic human emotions, marking a step forward in robotics. Meanwhile, Xiaomi continues to grow…
Russia, Iran, and the Chemical Weapons Ban Issue
The OPCW has expanded its powers to include an attribution mechanism for identifying perpetrators of chemical attacks, which has raised tensions between Russia, Iran, and…
New Obstacle in Brexit Negotiations; The Territory of Gibraltar
The Spanish government has warned it will oppose the UK's Brexit proposal unless Gibraltar's future is clearly defined in negotiations. Gibraltar has been a point…
UAE Sentences British Student Accused of Espionage to Life Imprisonment
Matthew Hedges, a British PhD student, was sentenced to life imprisonment in the UAE for alleged espionage. The UK government has expressed disappointment and concern…
North Korean Leader Attends Weapons Test; An American Prisoner Released
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a missile production facility and oversaw a successful weapons test while simultaneously announcing the release of an American…
Iranian Refugees Reach Britain Using Stolen Fishing Boat
Seventeen Iranian migrants, including three children, reached Britain by stealing a French fishing boat and crossing the English Channel, but were stopped by the British…
Turkey Emphasizes the Need for International Investigation into Khashoggi Case
Turkey's Foreign Minister has called for an international investigation into the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, emphasizing that Turkey no longer believes in joint cooperation…
The British Cabinet Supports the Prime Minister's Plan for Leaving the European Union
The British Cabinet has supported Prime Minister Theresa May's draft plan for leaving the EU after a lengthy meeting. Despite this support, both Brexit supporters…
Unveiling of Joint Russian-Chinese Aircraft Body
Airbus has successfully tested its A330neo Series 800, while Russia and China unveiled a model of their jointly developed CR929 aircraft at an airshow. The…
European Leaders Warn of Significant Rise in Antisemitism
European leaders, including Angela Merkel and Edouard Philippe, have expressed alarm over the significant rise in antisemitism in Germany and France, coinciding with the 80th…
Tribute by Leaders of France and Britain to Soldiers Killed in World War I
On the centenary of World War I's end, French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Theresa May honored fallen soldiers at a memorial in…
Russian Oil Company Stops Cooperation with Iran Due to Fear of US Sanctions
The Russian oil company Zarubezhneft has halted its cooperation with Iran on two oil projects due to impending US sanctions. This decision follows the US…
Third Day of Protests Over Asia Bibi's Release in Pakistan; Mobile Services Cut and Schools Closed
Protests in Pakistan over Asia Bibi's release from blasphemy charges have entered their third day, with major disruptions reported. The Islamist party TLP is leading…