August 2018
Iran Breaks 20-Year Inflation Record
Iran's inflation rate has reached unprecedented levels, with a monthly inflation rate of 5.5% and a point-to-point inflation rate of 24.2% in August. The surge…
Trump Once Again Accuses Social Media of Censorship
Donald Trump accused social media platforms of censoring millions of voices while they actively remove accounts linked to Iran and Russia. This comes amid ongoing…
Monitoring Group: Demolition of North Korean Missile Facilities Has Stopped
A monitoring group has reported that North Korea has stopped the demolition of a key missile facility, which raises concerns about the country's nuclear activities.…
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Releases New Audio Message
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has released a new audio message urging ISIS members to continue attacks despite setbacks. He criticizes rebels for surrendering to Syrian forces…
Iraq to Send Delegation to the U.S. for Exemption from Iran Sanctions
Iraq is seeking an exemption from U.S. sanctions against Iran due to its economic dependence on Iranian imports. The Iraqi government is in a challenging…
Multiple Rockets Fired Near Afghan Presidential Palace
On August 30, multiple rockets were fired near the Afghan presidential palace during Eid celebrations, with no immediate reports of casualties. Concurrently, an attack on…
Turkey Seeks Consultation from WTO Due to US Tariffs
Turkey has requested consultation from the WTO regarding additional tariffs imposed by the U.S. on its steel and aluminum, which were doubled by President Trump…
Turkey's Supreme Court Rejects American Pastor's Request to End House Arrest
Turkey's Supreme Court has denied an American pastor's request to end his house arrest, leading to a significant drop in the value of the Turkish…
Is There No Cause for Concern as Khamenei Claims?
The article discusses the impact of new sanctions on Iran's economy and the ongoing protests against political and economic instability. Supreme Leader Khamenei's dismissive statement…
Dozens Killed and Wounded in Taliban Attack on Ghazni, Afghanistan
The Taliban launched a significant attack on Ghazni, Afghanistan, resulting in dozens of casualties, with conflicting reports on the extent of control between Taliban and…
From 'Back-and-Forth' in Parliament to 'Hemati's Dollar'
The article discusses a radio program that addresses recent unrest in Iran, focusing on economic issues, government actions, and social controversies. Key topics include new…
The U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Russia
The U.S. has imposed new sanctions on Russia due to its involvement in the chemical poisoning of former spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter. The…
Decline in Turkish Currency and Stock Market After US Sanctions
Following US sanctions on two Turkish ministers, the Turkish lira and stock market experienced significant declines. The sanctions were imposed in response to the detention…
The United States and New Applications for Military Drones
The U.S. Army is enhancing its capabilities by acquiring 'Coyote' drones from Raytheon to counter enemy drones on the battlefield. This move is in response…