August 2023
Exclusive; Brother of Mohammad Hajirassouli, a Victim of Protests: We Will Not Rest Until Freedom is Achieved
Hiwa Hajirassouli, brother of a victim of the protests against Mahsa Amini's death, asserts that families of victims will continue their fight for justice despite…
North Korea's Failed Attempt to Launch 'Spy Satellite'; US, Japan, and South Korea Officials Discuss
North Korea made a second unsuccessful attempt to launch a spy satellite, prompting discussions among US, Japan, and South Korea officials. This failure has heightened…
Niger Coup Leaders Promise to Restore 'Civilian' Rule Within Three Years
Niger's coup leaders have pledged to restore civilian rule within three years, following the ousting of President Mohamed Bazoum. The situation remains tense as ECOWAS…
US: Shahab Dalili is not classified as 'wrongfully detained' dual national; Patel: We are assessing the conditions of detainees
The US State Department clarified that Shahab Dalili is not classified as a 'wrongfully detained' dual national. Vedant Patel emphasized the ongoing assessment of detainee…
Arrest of a 'Baha'i Family'; Ministry of Intelligence Claims Involvement in 'Drug Smuggling and Hoarding'
The Iranian Ministry of Intelligence claims to have arrested a Baha'i family involved in drug smuggling and hoarding, linking them to broader issues of drug…
CNN: The Framework for 'Dual National Prisoner Exchange' is Separate from 'Nuclear Agreement Negotiations'
CNN reports that the U.S. and Iran are negotiating the release of American prisoners separately from nuclear talks. The Biden administration is focused on bringing…
United States Halts Part of Aid Programs to Niger Government
The U.S. has temporarily halted some aid to Niger's government following a military coup that ousted President Bazoum. Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized that…
Protesting Women Burn Images of Taliban Leaders and Their Supporters in Kabul
Women in Kabul protested against the Taliban by burning images of their leaders, demanding the non-recognition and destruction of the group. They reject any negotiations…
Ninth Anniversary of Yazidi Genocide; U.S. Emphasizes Unwavering Support for Yazidis
The U.S. reaffirmed its support for the Yazidi community on the ninth anniversary of their genocide by ISIS, highlighting the ongoing need for justice and…
Meeting Between US Representatives and Taliban in Qatar; Human Rights, Economy, and Drug Control in Focus
US officials met with Taliban representatives in Qatar to discuss human rights, economic challenges, and drug control in Afghanistan. The discussions highlighted concerns over the…