August 2023
Military Coup in Gabon; Ali Bongo Under House Arrest
A military coup in Gabon has resulted in the ousting of President Ali Bongo, who has been placed under house arrest. The coup follows a…
Unfinished Consequences of the 'Forbidden Kiss'; Spanish Government's Efforts to Suspend Rubiales
Luis Rubiales, President of the Spanish Football Federation, faces suspension and calls for resignation following a controversial kiss with player Jennifer Hermoso after the Women's…
Consensual or Unwanted Kiss? Spanish Football Federation Holds Emergency Meeting
The Spanish Football Federation is facing a crisis after President Luis Rubiales kissed player Jennifer Hermoso without her consent during the Women's World Cup celebration.…
The Cost of the 'Forbidden Kiss'; President of the Spanish Football Federation Forced to Resign
Luis Rubiales, president of the Spanish Football Federation, resigned after a scandal involving a kiss he gave to Jennifer Hermoso, a player on the women's…
Iran's Women's Basketball Team Becomes Runner-Up
The Iranian women's national basketball team finished as runners-up in the second division of the Asia Cup, narrowly missing promotion to the first division after…
Historic Achievement for Iran's Women's Basketball Team; Iranian Girls Reach Asia Cup Final
The Iranian women's national basketball team has made history by reaching the final of the Asia Division 'B' tournament after defeating Jordan. This victory is…
PEN America: Saeed Roustayi's Prison Sentence is an Attempt to 'Silence' Creative Voices
PEN America has condemned the six-month prison sentence of Iranian filmmaker Saeed Roustayi for allegedly engaging in propaganda against the regime due to his film…
Iranian Directors' Guild Condemns Sentence Against Saeed Roustayi
The Iranian Directors' Guild condemned a six-month prison sentence and additional penalties against filmmaker Saeed Roustayi for his film 'Brothers Leila'. The ruling has sparked…
Virgin Galactic Successfully Completes First Space Tourism Flight
Virgin Galactic completed its first space tourism flight on August 10, featuring passengers who paid for their tickets, including a charity winner and an Olympic…
Pakistani Prime Minister: Parliament to be Dissolved for General Elections
Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has recommended the dissolution of parliament to facilitate general elections, which may be delayed due to changes in constituency boundaries.…
Voters in Ohio Reject Republican-Supported Abortion Measure
Ohio voters rejected a Republican measure aimed at making it harder to amend the constitution for abortion rights, marking a significant win for abortion advocates.…
White House Hosts America's Baseball Champion; Jersey Number 46 Presented to Biden
President Joe Biden hosted the Houston Astros, the Major League Baseball champions, at the White House, where they presented him with a jersey number 46.…
FIFA Investigates Allegations of 'Misconduct' Against Zambia Women's Football Coach
FIFA is investigating allegations of misconduct against Bruce Mwape, the coach of Zambia's women's football team, who is accused of inappropriate behavior towards a player.…
Continued Success of the Protest Music Video 'Yar'; Farnaz Ohadi: I Speak of the Courage of the People of Iran
Farnaz Ohadi's music video 'Yar,' inspired by the protests in Iran following Mahsa Amini's death, continues to gain international recognition, winning multiple awards. Ohadi emphasizes…
New Indictment Issued Against Trump; He Faces Charges of 'Interference in the 2020 Election'
Donald Trump has been indicted for allegedly trying to interfere in the 2020 election results. This indictment adds to his legal troubles as he campaigns…