October 2023
Artificial Intelligence Under the Microscope of the White House; Biden Issues Executive Order
President Biden has issued an executive order requiring AI technology producers to submit safety assessments to the government before product release. This move aims to…
Continued Bread Crisis; Denial of Price Increase and Closure of Bakeries in the Capital
The bread crisis in Tehran has escalated with rising prices and government denials of these increases. Governor Ahmad Qayoumi has closed bakeries for violations while…
Tension Between Israeli Officials and UN Secretary-General; Israeli Foreign Minister Cancels Meeting with Guterres
Tensions escalated between Israeli officials and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres after he criticized Israel's actions in Gaza. Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen canceled a scheduled…
Iran's Two Gold and Silver Medals Withdrawn at Hangzhou Para-Asian Games
Iran's gold and silver medals in the Hangzhou Para-Asian Games were withdrawn due to late arrival of athletes, following a protest from China. This incident…
The Expediency Discernment Council Deems Two Articles of the 'Hijab and Chastity' Bill Contrary to System Policies
The Expediency Discernment Council has rejected two articles of the 'Chastity and Hijab' bill due to ambiguities in definitions that contradict the system's policies. The…
UN: New Evidence of Russian 'War Crimes' Found in Ukraine
The UN has reported new evidence of war crimes committed by Russian forces in Ukraine, including sexual assaults and the forced transfer of children. Russia…
After the 'Contract Termination' Incident with Persepolis, Yahya Gol Mohammadi Left Iran
Yahya Gol Mohammadi, the head coach of Persepolis, has reportedly left Iran amid disputes over unpaid wages and contract termination. While club officials deny his…
Amnesty International Calls for Independent International Investigation into the Condition of Armita Garavand
Amnesty International has called for an independent investigation into the coma of 16-year-old Armita Garavand, who reportedly fell unconscious after an incident involving a hijab…