February 2017
Iraqi Military Forces on the Verge of Attacking Mosul Airport
Iraqi military forces are intensifying their operations against ISIS in Mosul, preparing for a final assault on Mosul Airport while claiming no foreign troops are…
The film 'The Salesman' to be screened in Trafalgar Square, London
The film 'The Salesman' will be screened for free in Trafalgar Square, London, on the day of the Oscars, as part of London's support for…
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…
Grammy Award in World Music Goes to Yo-Yo Ma and the Silkroad Ensemble Featuring Kayhan Kalhor
Yo-Yo Ma and the Silkroad Ensemble, which includes Iranian musician Kayhan Kalhor, won the Grammy Award for World Music with their album 'Sing Me Home.'…
British Defense Minister Expresses Hope for Raqqa Operations to Begin After Its Siege by Spring
The British Defense Minister hopes for the completion of the siege of Raqqa by spring, leading to liberation operations against ISIS. This involves Western-backed rebels…
Two Prime Ministers at Shahrzad Aghdashloo's Women's Gathering
Shahrzad Aghdashloo hosted a gathering featuring influential women, including poets Forough Farrokhzad and Parvin E'tesami, and political leaders Indira Gandhi and Margaret Thatcher. The event…
US Ambassador to the UN Condemns Russia's 'Violent Actions'
Nikki Haley, the new US Ambassador to the UN, condemned Russia's actions in Ukraine and stated that sanctions will remain until Crimea is returned. This…
British Parliament Votes to Begin Process of Leaving the European Union
The British Parliament has approved a bill allowing Prime Minister Theresa May to start formal negotiations for leaving the EU, with a significant majority voting…