March 2018
Russia Expels Dozens of Diplomats from 23 Countries
Russia has expelled 59 diplomats from 23 countries in retaliation for the expulsion of its diplomats following the poisoning of Sergei Skripal and his daughter…
U.S. Grants Visa to Iranian-American Brother in Need of Bone Marrow Transplant
Kamyar Hashemi received a visa to travel to the U.S. to donate bone marrow to his brother, Maziyar Hashemi, who is suffering from a rare…
French President Meets with Syrian Democratic Forces Delegation
French President Emmanuel Macron met with a delegation from the Syrian Democratic Forces, expressing hope for negotiations between Turkey and the forces. This meeting highlights…
Trump: American Forces Will Soon Leave Syria
President Trump announced that American forces will soon withdraw from Syria following the defeat of ISIS. This decision comes as the U.S. had previously supported…
Turkey: We Will Take Action If Kurdish Militants Do Not Leave Manbij
Turkey has issued a warning to Kurdish militants to leave the Manbij region of Syria or face military action. This situation involves Turkey, the U.S.,…
Ecuador Embassy Cuts Off Julian Assange's Internet Access
The Ecuadorian government has restricted Julian Assange's internet access due to his social media activities, which they claim could harm diplomatic relations. Assange, who has…
Reports of North Korean Leader's 'Visit' to China; U.S.: We Cannot Confirm
Reports indicate that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un may have traveled to China, marking his first foreign visit since taking power. The U.S. and South…
Hundreds of Marches Held in Support of Gun Control in the U.S.
Hundreds of thousands participated in marches across the U.S. on March 24, advocating for stricter gun control laws following a recent school shooting in Florida.…
U.S. Concern Over Developments in Afrin
The U.S. has expressed deep concern over the humanitarian situation in Afrin, Syria, following its capture by Turkish forces and their allies, which has led…
Turkey: Our Military Forces Will Not Remain in Afrin
Turkey has announced it will not maintain a long-term military presence in Afrin, Syria, after capturing the city from Kurdish forces. This operation has led…
Mike Pence: Pakistan Can and Should Cooperate More Closely with the U.S.
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has urged Pakistan to enhance cooperation in combating the Taliban and other extremist groups. This comes amid tensions over U.S.…
Restrictions for Iranian iPhone Users in Accessing the App Store
iPhone users in Iran are facing restrictions in accessing the App Store, with many unable to download new apps while some can still access it…
Trump Administration Imposes New Sanctions Against Russia
The Trump administration has imposed new sanctions on Russia due to its interference in the 2016 U.S. elections, targeting the Internet Research Agency and its…
US Official: Iranian Forces Have Stopped Their 'Provocative Actions' in the Persian Gulf
A senior U.S. Navy commander announced that Iranian forces have stopped their provocative actions in the Persian Gulf, indicating a significant change in behavior. This…
25 Years Imprisonment for Iranian-American for Attempting to Send Missiles to Iran
Reza Olangian, an Iranian-American, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for attempting to send missiles and aircraft parts to Iran. The case highlights ongoing…
U.S. Defense Secretary: Some Taliban Members Willing to Negotiate for Peace
U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis announced that some Taliban members are willing to negotiate with the Afghan government for peace, following Ashraf Ghani's proposal for…
House Republicans: No Collusion Between Trump Campaign and Moscow
House Republicans concluded their investigation into alleged collusion between Donald Trump's campaign and Russia, finding no evidence of wrongdoing. This announcement has sparked controversy, with…
US Defense Secretary Warns Syrian Government Against Use of Chemical Weapons
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis warned the Syrian government against using chemical weapons in Eastern Ghouta, emphasizing that it would be a serious mistake. The…
Relative Improvement in US-Iran Foreign Trade in January
In January, US-Iran trade saw a 28% increase compared to the previous year, reaching $13.5 million, with US exports nearly doubling. Despite this improvement, the…
Pentagon: Coalition Will Not Hesitate to Counter Threats to Its Forces in Syria
U.S. military officials report that forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad are gathering near coalition-supported Syrian Democratic Forces, prompting the Pentagon to assert that the coalition…
New US Sanctions Against Pyongyang Due to Assassination of North Korean Leader's Brother
The US has imposed new sanctions on North Korea following the assassination of Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, using a…
Mohammad Ali Taheri Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
Mohammad Ali Taheri, founder of 'Circle of Gnosis', has been sentenced to five years in prison after previously facing two death sentences for 'corruption on…
UN Representative: Ethnic Cleansing of Rohingya Continues in Myanmar
The UN reports that ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya minority in Myanmar is ongoing, with hundreds still fleeing to Bangladesh weekly. Andrew Gilmour criticized the…
North Korean Leader Negotiates with South Korean Delegation on Reducing Tensions
Kim Jong Un met with a South Korean delegation to discuss reducing tensions on the Korean Peninsula and agreed to a summit proposed by South…
Resignation of a Tajik Prison Official Due to Family Ties with ISIS
Seyed Morad Halimov, a Tajik prison official, resigned due to his family's connections to ISIS, including his brother being a wanted militant. This situation raises…
Vladimir Putin: We Have Thwarted Hundreds of Espionage Operations
Vladimir Putin announced that Russia has thwarted nearly 500 espionage operations in the past year, emphasizing the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures. This statement comes…
Temporary Closure of the U.S. Embassy in Ankara Due to 'Security Threat'
The U.S. Embassy in Ankara is temporarily closing due to an unspecified security threat, urging American citizens to avoid crowded areas. This closure comes amid…
Man Injures Himself with 'Homemade Weapon' Outside the White House
An individual shot himself with a homemade weapon outside the White House, leading to an investigation by the Secret Service and local police. President Trump…
North Korea Threatens to 'Confront' the U.S. if Joint Military Exercise with South Korea Takes Place
North Korea has threatened to confront the U.S. if it conducts joint military exercises with South Korea, while refusing to negotiate under any preconditions. This…
Putin: We Will Respond Immediately to Any Nuclear Attack on Russia and Its Allies
Vladimir Putin declared that Russia will immediately respond to any nuclear attack against it or its allies, emphasizing the country's readiness to use nuclear weapons…