February 2017
International Monetary Fund: Stability of Poverty and Unemployment Rates Despite Iran's Economic Growth
The IMF's latest report indicates that despite Iran's projected economic growth of 6.6% this year, unemployment is expected to remain high at around 12.2%, and…
White House Says Issuance of New Executive Order Banning Temporary Entry Delayed by a Week
The White House has announced a delay in the issuance of a new executive order banning the entry of citizens from seven countries, including Iran,…
Ilham Aliyev Appoints His Wife as First Vice President of Azerbaijan
Ilham Aliyev has appointed his wife, Mehriban Aliyeva, as the First Vice President of Azerbaijan, a position created by a recent referendum. This move consolidates…
Turkish Prime Minister: A New Era of Relations with the New U.S. Government Has Begun
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım announced a new phase in U.S.-Turkey relations following a meeting with Vice President Mike Pence. The Turkish army plans to…
Hundreds of Illegal Immigrants Arrested in the U.S. Over the Past Week
U.S. immigration officers arrested over 680 illegal immigrants in a week, raising concerns among human rights groups. Many of those arrested have criminal records, and…
Syrian Government Ready to Exchange Prisoners with Rebels
The Syrian government has expressed its willingness to exchange prisoners with rebel groups, a move intended to foster trust ahead of upcoming peace talks. This…