April 2024
30th Anniversary of the End of Apartheid in South Africa Held Amid Public Discontent Over Economic Conditions
South Africa celebrated the 30th anniversary of the end of apartheid amidst rising public dissatisfaction with the government, led by President Cyril Ramaphosa and the…
Kiomars Pourahmad's Daughter Denies His Suicide: 'My Father Was Aware of Danger'
Kiomars Pourahmad's daughter and sister have denied claims of his suicide, suggesting he was aware of threats to his life and may have been murdered.…
Strike of Workers at 'Parch Paper Nature Cellulose' Continues; 100 Dismissed Workers Reinstated
Workers at the Parch Paper Nature Cellulose factory are on strike demanding better employment conditions and job security after the dismissal of around 100 colleagues.…
Fares to Increase by Up to 45% Starting Saturday; Public Transport at the Station of Price Hikes
Public transport fares in Tehran will rise by up to 45% starting May 1, affecting students and low-income workers amid ongoing economic challenges. This price…
Three Teenagers Arrested in Germany on Suspicion of 'Islamist Motivated Terrorist Operations'
Three teenagers in Germany were arrested on suspicion of planning Islamist terrorist attacks targeting Christians and police. They were found to have praised ISIS and…
In a Historic Move, the U.S. Will Send a Japanese Astronaut to the Moon
NASA's Artemis mission will include a Japanese astronaut, marking a historic first for non-American astronauts on the Moon. This agreement was made during a meeting…
Fact-Checking a Claim; Afghan Poet Introduced 'Panjshir' as Part of Iran in Meeting with Ali Khamenei
An Afghan poet mistakenly claimed that Panjshir is part of Iran during a meeting with Ali Khamenei, leading to widespread ridicule on social media. This…
A Labor Activist Says the 35% Wage Increase is Ineffective; Livelihoods in Distress
Faramarz Tofighi, a labor activist, criticizes the government's 35% wage increase as ineffective in addressing economic disparities, leading to increased crime and social unrest. The…
A Member of Parliament Says the Ministry of Industry, Mine, and Trade Does Not Provide Cars to Mothers; Another Sign of the Failure of Childbearing Plans
A member of the Iranian parliament has highlighted the failure of government promises regarding childbearing incentives, noting that many mothers are still waiting for cars…