May 2023
NASA's First Public Meeting on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
NASA is holding its first public meeting on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) to discuss findings and prepare for a forthcoming report. The meeting involves a…
Bodyguards of Khomeini's Grandson Assaulted a Journalist; Ministry of Culture Official: Hassan Khomeini Should Apologize
Hassan Khomeini's bodyguards assaulted a journalist attempting to take photos at a memorial event, leading to a call from a Ministry of Culture official for…
Condolences from the Writers' Association to the Relatives of Bagher Parham; Prince Reza Pahlavi: He Had No Wish Other Than the Glory of Iran
Bagher Parham, a prominent Iranian writer and sociologist, passed away in California, prompting condolences from Prince Reza Pahlavi and the Iranian Writers' Association. Parham was…
Risk of Deportation for Iranian Refugee Filmmaker; Canada: Mahshid Ahangarani Has 'Visited Iran Several Times'
Mahshid Ahangarani Farahani, an Iranian filmmaker and refugee in Canada, is at risk of deportation due to her travels to Iran, where her films are…
Counting Continues in Turkey's Presidential Election Runoff with Tight Race Between Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu
The second round of Turkey's presidential election is underway, with Erdogan leading slightly over Kilicdaroglu as votes are counted. The election is crucial as it…
Special Report | Turkey Elections: Potential Change in Immigration Policy and Concerns of Iranian Migrants
The upcoming Turkish elections have raised concerns among Iranian migrants as anti-immigration policies become a focal point, with Kemal Kilicdaroglu promising to return millions of…
Judiciary: Unveiled Figures Will Be Deprived of Professional Activities
The Iranian Judiciary announced a new bill imposing harsher penalties on public figures who do not comply with mandatory hijab laws, including professional activity deprivation.…
Twitter Exits EU's Voluntary Agreement to Combat Misinformation
Twitter has withdrawn from the EU's voluntary agreement to combat misinformation, a move attributed to Elon Musk's efforts to reduce oversight of the platform. Despite…
Narges Mohammadi and Golrokh Iraee Still Denied Family Visits for Presenting Paper at 'Saving Iran' Conference
Narges Mohammadi and Golrokh Iraee have been banned from family visits after presenting a paper at a conference advocating for political change in Iran. This…
Green Light for Elon Musk; Chip Connecting Brain to Computer Approved for Human Trials
Neuralink has received FDA approval for its first human trials of brain chips that Elon Musk claims can treat various mental health conditions. The company…
Wagner Commander: Over 20,000 Russian Soldiers Killed in Bakhmut Battle
Yevgeny Prigozhin, commander of the Wagner group, revealed that over 20,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in the battle for Bakhmut, with many being Russian…
Iran's Environment at Risk; Ebrahim Raisi's Government Removes 'Environmental Impact Assessment of Projects' from the Seventh Development Plan
The Iranian government has removed the requirement for environmental impact assessments from its Seventh Development Plan, leading to concerns about a potential environmental disaster. This…
Response of Pop Music Readers to the Minister of Culture's Statements: Don't Deceive the People
The Iranian Minister of Culture claimed that rumors about the prohibition of pop singers are false, leading to backlash from artists like Reza Sadeghi, who…
Turkey Elections: Anti-Immigrant Party Leader Supports Erdogan's Rival
Omer Ozdag, leader of the anti-immigrant Victory Party in Turkey, has endorsed opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu for the second round of presidential elections against incumbent…
Iran's Historical and National Treasures at Risk of Destruction and Looting; Saadi's Tomb Under Threat
Iranian media reports that Saadi's Tomb in Shiraz is at risk of destruction due to neglect and lack of funding for restoration. This follows the…
Large Gathering of Citizens in Abadan on the Anniversary of the Metropol Tower Collapse
Citizens gathered in Abadan to commemorate the victims of the Metropol Tower collapse on its first anniversary, despite police roadblocks. The event highlighted ongoing frustrations…
Earthquake of Magnitude 4.9 Near Sarab; Residents of Tabriz Felt the Tremor
An earthquake measuring 4.9 struck near Sarab in East Azerbaijan Province, felt strongly in Tabriz, causing panic among residents. This follows a series of recent…
Conflicting Reports on the Situation in Bakhmut
On Sunday, conflicting reports emerged from Russia and Ukraine regarding the status of Bakhmut, with Ukraine claiming it still controls part of the city while…
Russia Claims Complete Capture of Bakhmut; Ukraine Denies
Russia claims to have fully captured Bakhmut, a significant city in the ongoing conflict, while Ukraine denies this assertion, highlighting the critical situation in the…
Zelensky: Some Arab Leaders Have Ignored Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized some Arab leaders for ignoring Russia's invasion of Ukraine during the Arab League summit in Saudi Arabia. He emphasized the…
Airstrikes on the Outskirts of Khartoum; Food Supplies in Sudan Running Low
Airstrikes in Khartoum and surrounding areas have intensified as the conflict between the Sudanese army and Rapid Support forces continues, displacing over one million people…
Proposal from Some Labor Organizations: Dissolution of Contractor Companies for Workers and Replacement with 'Workers' Cooperatives' to Reduce 'Exploitation'
Labor organizations in Iran are proposing to dissolve contractor companies and replace them with workers' cooperatives to combat exploitation and corruption in the workforce. Akbar…
Opponents Battle in Sudan's Capital; Army Conducts Airstrikes
The conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces has escalated, resulting in airstrikes in Khartoum and significant civilian displacement. Both sides accuse…
Mowlavi Abdolhamid: These Executions are 'Painful'
Mowlavi Abdolhamid condemned the recent executions of three defendants in the 'Isfahan House' case, calling them painful and urging for a halt to executions in…
UN Requests Three Billion Dollars in Aid for 25 Million People in Sudan
The UN has requested $3 billion to aid 25 million people affected by the ongoing conflict in Sudan, which began last month. The fighting involves…
Taghi Rahmani: Iranians Abroad Should Continue to Be the Voice of the People Inside
Taghi Rahmani emphasizes the importance of Iranians abroad continuing to amplify the voices of protesters inside Iran. He advocates for increased support for political prisoners…
The White House Hosts the 'American Jewish Heritage Month' Ceremony
President Joe Biden will host a ceremony at the White House to celebrate 'American Jewish Heritage Month' featuring Broadway stars performing from the musical 'Parade,'…
Golpayegan Municipality Destroys Ancient Achaemenid Wall with 'Local Testimony'
The Golpayegan Municipality has destroyed an ancient wall believed to date back to the Achaemenid or Sasanian periods, citing local testimony as justification. This incident…
Negotiations for Ceasefire Continue; Sudan's Capital Bombarded Again
Fighting in Sudan's capital Khartoum continues amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations in Saudi Arabia, with reports of significant casualties and displacement. The Sudanese army and Rapid…
Counting Votes in Turkey's Election; Kilicdaroglu Claims He is 'Leading', Not Erdogan
Initial results from Turkey's presidential election show Erdogan leading with 52% of the votes compared to Kilicdaroglu's 42%. Kilicdaroglu disputes this claim, asserting he is…
Increase in Sugar Prices and Market Fluctuations
The Iranian Sugar and Sugarcane Industry Association announced a price increase for sugar to 25,500 tomans per kilogram due to market needs. This follows a…
Imran Khan, Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Released on Bail
Imran Khan, former Prime Minister of Pakistan, was released on bail after deadly protests erupted following his arrest by the anti-corruption agency. His release has…
Pakistan's Supreme Court Orders Imran Khan to Appear in Court
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered former Prime Minister Imran Khan to appear in court amid violent protests against his arrest. The situation has…
Indictment Issued for 26 Individuals in Zahedan Shooting Case
An indictment has been issued for 26 individuals involved in a deadly clash in Zahedan, which resulted in over a hundred deaths during a protest…
30% Increase in Textbook Prices in Iranian Schools
The Iranian government has announced a 30% increase in textbook prices for the upcoming academic year, attributed to rising raw material costs. This increase follows…
Ukraine Reports Destruction of a Russian Brigade and Soldiers' Retreat from the Outskirts of Bakhmut
Ukrainian forces reported the destruction of a Russian brigade and the retreat of its soldiers from Bakhmut, a key battle site. Colonel Syrski and Deputy…
Two Senior Members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Condemn Syria's Re-admission to the Arab League
Senators Menendez and Risch condemned the Arab League's decision to readmit Syria, arguing it normalizes relations with a rogue regime and sends a negative message…
UN Migration Agency: Number of Displaced Persons in Sudan Reaches 700,000
The UN reports that the number of displaced persons in Sudan has surged to over 700,000 due to ongoing conflicts. The fighting involves the Sudanese…
Niloufar Aghaei's Reaction to Being Called a 'Liar' by Protesters on Tehran's Billboards
Tehran's municipality has installed controversial billboards accusing protesters who lost their eyesight from government gunfire of being liars, prompting a strong reaction from Niloufar Aghaei,…
Wagner Group Stays in Bakhmut After Threat of Withdrawal
Dmitry Prigozhin announced that the Wagner Group will remain in Bakhmut despite previous threats to withdraw, following Moscow's promise of military supplies. Concurrently, Russia has…
Iran's Statistical Center: Annual Inflation Rate Reaches Approximately 46 Percent
Iran's annual inflation rate has reached 45.8%, with significant price increases in essential goods like sugar and chicken. The government faces rising public discontent and…
Continued Fighting in Sudan; Mediators Seek to Establish Ceasefire
Fighting in Sudan continues as representatives from the warring factions meet in Jeddah for pre-negotiation talks on a ceasefire. The U.S. and Saudi Arabia are…
Arab Foreign Ministers Agree to Syria's Return to the Arab League
Arab foreign ministers have agreed to reinstate Syria in the Arab League after over a decade of suspension. This decision reflects increasing regional pressure to…
Factions Engaged in Sudan Begin Peace Negotiations in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
After three weeks of conflict in Sudan, peace negotiations have begun in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, involving the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces. The…
Right-wing Presidential Candidate in Paraguay Arrested
Paraguayo Cubas, a right-wing presidential candidate in Paraguay, was arrested after alleging election fraud and calling for protests. He finished third in the election, which…
Parties Involved in Sudan War Enter Saudi Arabia for Dialogue
The Sudanese militia, Rapid Support Forces, will participate in talks with the army in Saudi Arabia, marking the first serious attempt to address the ongoing…
UN Refugee Agency: Keep Sudan's Borders Open
The UN Refugee Agency has called for countries to keep their borders open to Sudanese fleeing conflict, highlighting a humanitarian crisis with rising child mortality…
U.S. Intelligence Assessment: Putin 'Likely' Reduced Ambitions in Ukraine
U.S. intelligence suggests that Vladimir Putin has likely scaled back his ambitions in Ukraine as the war enters its second year, acknowledging the realities on…
Intense Clashes Around Sudan's Capital; Ceasefire Again Violated
Intense fighting has resumed in Khartoum, Sudan, despite a recently agreed ceasefire, with both the Sudanese army and Rapid Support Forces vying for control. The…
Turkey Sentences Pop Singer to Suspended Prison Term After Remarks on Religious Schools
A Turkish court sentenced pop singer Gulsher to a 10-month suspended prison term for remarks about religious schools that were deemed to incite hatred. His…
United States: Russia has suffered 100,000 casualties in Ukraine over 5 months
The U.S. estimates that Russia has incurred 100,000 casualties in Ukraine over the last five months, primarily in the Bakhmut region, where both sides have…
Clashes in Sudan; UN Warns of Potential Exodus of 800,000 People
The UN has warned that over 800,000 people may flee Sudan due to escalating clashes between the army and the Rapid Support Forces. The conflict,…
Turkey's First Astronaut Heads to the International Space Station
Turkey's first astronaut, Alper Göztaşı, is set to travel to the International Space Station by the end of the year, where he will conduct 13…
An Iranian forensic official announced; 1900 workers died in workplace accidents in 1401
In Iran, 1900 workers died in workplace accidents in 1401, a slight decrease from the previous year. However, the statistics suggest a higher average than…