May 2023
Iran's Hamideh Ismailnejad Breaks Women's 100 Meter Record; Wins Championship in Erzurum
Hamideh Ismailnejad has broken the national record for the women's 100 meters in Iran, achieving a time of 11.43 seconds at an international competition in…
Lavrov: The US and its allies are playing with fire by supplying F-16s to Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticized the US and its allies for supplying F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, claiming it escalates tensions and threatens Russia.…
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.…
Reaching an Initial Agreement on Increasing the U.S. Federal Debt Ceiling
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have reached an initial agreement to raise the U.S. federal debt ceiling, ending a prolonged deadlock. The…
Kyiv Mayor: Several Explosions Shake the Capital of Ukraine
Several explosions were reported in Kyiv, Ukraine, as air defense systems engaged aerial targets. This incident follows Ukraine's recent claim of downing Iranian-made drones used…
The Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival Goes to 'Anatomy of a Fall'
The 76th Cannes Film Festival concluded with 'Anatomy of a Fall' winning the Palme d'Or. Koji Yakusho received the Best Actor award, presented by Iranian…
Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Reports Progress in Federal Debt Ceiling Negotiations
Kevin McCarthy announced progress in negotiations with President Biden about raising the federal debt ceiling, with both sides expressing optimism for an agreement. The outcome…
US National Debt Ceiling Crisis; Biden Says He is Close to Agreement with McCarthy
President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy are negotiating a potential two-year agreement to raise the US debt ceiling, with a deadline approaching. The US…
Argument Between Aliyev and Pashinyan in Front of Putin
Azerbaijan and Armenia's leaders argued over territorial disputes regarding Nagorno-Karabakh in front of Russian President Putin. The discussion highlighted ongoing tensions, particularly over the Lachin…
French Citizen Taken Hostage Hospitalized After Release from Islamic Republic Prison
Benjamin Brier, a French citizen recently released from an Iranian prison, has been hospitalized for recovery after a lengthy hunger strike. He expressed concern for…
Cultural Revolution Council Reiterates: 'Our Resolutions' Are Binding for 'Everyone, Including the Three Branches of Government'
The Secretary of the Supreme Cultural Revolution Council asserts that the council's resolutions are binding for all government branches, despite a recent Supreme Court ruling…
NATO Parliamentary Assembly Recognizes Russian Crimes Against Ukraine as 'Genocide'
The NATO Parliamentary Assembly has unanimously recognized Russian actions in Ukraine as genocide, marking a significant diplomatic victory for Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelensky welcomed this…
Pashinyan: Armenia 'conditionally' recognizes Nagorno-Karabakh as part of Azerbaijan
Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that Armenia is willing to conditionally recognize Nagorno-Karabakh as part of Azerbaijan if the rights of the Armenian population…
Special Human Rights Peace Award Given to Iranian Teachers' Union Coordination Council; Islamic Republic Protests
The Coordination Council of Iranian Teachers' Trade Unions received the Special Human Rights Peace Award for their advocacy against the Iranian government's repression of teachers.…
Award Given to Zahra Amirabrahimi at Cannes Festival; Cate Blanchett Supports Iranian Women
Cate Blanchett showed solidarity with Iranian women by attending the Cannes Film Festival barefoot and presenting an award to Zahra Amirabrahimi, who spoke out against…
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…
Prince Reza Pahlavi's Meeting with American Politicians; 'Maximum Support' for the People of Iran in Focus
Prince Reza Pahlavi met with U.S. politicians, including Joe Wilson and Senator Blumenthal, to discuss human rights and democracy in Iran, emphasizing the need for…
Prince Reza Pahlavi Meets Senator Blumenthal on 'Maximum Support' for the People of Iran
Prince Reza Pahlavi met with Senator Richard Blumenthal to discuss U.S. support for Iranian protests. The meeting was part of a campaign by the National…
Kılıçdaroğlu Criticizes the Presence of 10 Million 'Illegal Migrants' in Turkey
Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu criticized Erdoğan's government for allowing 10 million illegal migrants into Turkey, reflecting a nationalist shift ahead of the second round of elections. Kılıçdaroğlu,…
Exclusive; Benjamin Brier's Sister: We Are Worried About Other Hostages
Blandine Brier, sister of released French hostage Benjamin Brier, expresses concern for other hostages still held in Iran. She highlights Benjamin's recovery process while emphasizing…
Fatemeh Sepehri's Brother: My Sister's Life is in Danger
Fatemeh Sepehri's brother has raised concerns about her deteriorating health in prison, reporting significant weight loss and new health issues. Sepehri, a political activist sentenced…
Turkey's Presidential Election Heads to Second Round; Erdogan's Coalition Retains Parliamentary Majority
Turkey's presidential election will proceed to a second round as no candidate secured over 50% of the votes. Recep Tayyip Erdogan leads with 49.39% against…
Turkey Elections; Twitter Rhetoric of Main Rivals as Vote Counting Nears Completion
The Turkish presidential elections have concluded, with Recep Tayyip Erdogan leading against Kemal Kilicdaroglu as votes are counted. Both candidates have taken to Twitter to…
Benjamin Brier's Family Embraced Him 'After Three Hellish Years'
Benjamin Brier, a French citizen imprisoned in Iran for three years, was reunited with his family, who expressed concern over his weakened state. His family…
An Academic Official: Iran's Fertility Rate is Falling to the Lowest Level in Western Asia
Iran's population growth rate has fallen to below one percent, with predictions of negative growth and an aging population in the coming decades. This situation…
Annual 'Freedom House' Award Given to Women of Iran: The Global Community Must Stand with Iranians
Freedom House awarded its 2023 prize to Iranian women and Vladimir Kara-Murza for their commitment to democracy and human rights. The ceremony highlighted the ongoing…
U.S. Secretary of State: Women and Girls in Iran Are Pursuing Their Fundamental Rights Despite Repression
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken highlighted the ongoing struggle of Iranian women and girls for their rights during a speech at the Freedom House…
Federal Jury in New York Finds Trump Liable in 'Sexual Assault' Case
A federal jury found Donald Trump liable for sexual assault against E. Jean Carroll and ordered him to pay $5 million. This civil case does…
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,…
Publishers Abroad Launch 'Tehran, Without Censorship' in Germany
The seventh edition of the 'Tehran, Without Censorship' book fair was launched in Stuttgart, Germany, featuring 20 publishers advocating for freedom of expression. This event…
New Financial Allegation Against Conservative U.S. Supreme Court Justice; Tuition Fees for Grandson
Justice Clarence Thomas faces allegations of failing to disclose tuition payments for his grandson, allegedly paid by a wealthy real estate investor. This follows previous…
Bipartisan Senate Plan to Compete with China; Schumer: Committed to Maintaining U.S. Leadership
U.S. Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, are collaborating with Republicans on a bipartisan plan to enhance economic competitiveness against China, focusing on technology access,…
Parliament Votes on Urgency of Re-establishing Ministry of Commerce
The Iranian parliament has approved the urgency of a bill to re-establish the Ministry of Commerce, moving closer to its revival under Ebrahim Raisi's government.…
Expansion of Tax Scope for Citizens; From Real Estate and Vehicle Transactions to Gold and Cryptocurrency
Iran's parliament has approved a bill to expand the scope of taxes on private transactions, including real estate, vehicles, gold, and cryptocurrencies. This move has…