February 2024
Zeynab Jalalian, Political Prisoner: Stay Home for One Day and Do Not Participate in the Sham Elections
Zeynab Jalalian, a Kurdish political prisoner serving a life sentence in Iran, has called for a boycott of the upcoming elections, labeling them as sham.…
Iran's Coordination Council of Teachers' Unions Boycotts 'Mock Elections' of Parliament
The Coordination Council of Teachers' Unions in Iran has announced a boycott of the upcoming parliamentary elections, citing government inefficiency and the lack of accountability…
The First Day of Peace Talks Between Armenia and Azerbaijan Hosted by Germany
Germany hosted peace talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan aimed at resolving long-standing tensions following Azerbaijan's recent control over Nagorno-Karabakh. Both countries exchanged war prisoners in…
Navalny to be Buried on Friday; Concerns Over Possible Arrests During Ceremony
Alexei Navalny's funeral is set for Friday in Moscow, amidst concerns of police interference and potential arrests of attendees. His allies accuse the Kremlin of…
Putin Flies a Nuclear Bomber; Taunts the West Amid Rising Tensions
Vladimir Putin conducted a flight on a nuclear bomber to assert Russia's military capabilities amidst rising tensions with the West over the war in Ukraine…
Scientific Research: Anzali Wetland May Dry Up in 35 Years
A scientific study warns that the Anzali Wetland in Iran may dry up by 2060 due to climate change and human activity. The wetland, crucial…
German Government Continues to Face Farmers' Discontent
The German government is struggling to address farmers' dissatisfaction over a proposed 3 billion euro support package, which the labor union rejected. Disputes over tax…
Negotiations Between Coalition Government and German Trade Union Regarding Farmers' Subsidies
German parliamentary representatives will meet to resolve disputes over tax exemptions for farmers following weeks of strikes. The coalition government has proposed a 3 billion…
Iran's National Teachers' Organization Defends 'Right to Education in Mother Tongue': Continuation of Monolingual Policy is Mistaken
The Coordinating Council of Iranian Teachers' Trade Unions issued a statement defending the right to education in one's mother tongue on International Mother Language Day,…
White House Responds to Alexei Navalny's Death: 'Major Sanctions' Awaiting Russia
The White House is preparing major sanctions against Russia following the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny in prison. President Biden has accused Putin and…
France says it shot down two drones fired 'from Yemen'
France's Ministry of Defense reported intercepting and destroying two drones launched from Yemen in the Red Sea. This incident follows a broader EU mission to…
Joe Biden Announces Review of New Sanctions Against Russia Due to Suspicious Death of Alexei Navalny
Joe Biden has announced a review of new sanctions against Russia following the suspicious death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in prison. Over…
UN Secretary-General: Taliban Set Unacceptable Conditions for Participation in Doha Meeting
The UN Secretary-General announced that the Taliban set unacceptable conditions for attending a consultative meeting in Doha regarding Afghanistan, leading to their absence. The meeting…
UN Secretary-General in Munich: The Current World Order Does Not Meet Today's Human Needs
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticized the current world order at the Munich Security Conference, stating it fails to meet human needs and leads to horrific…
UN Rapporteur's Claim about 'October 7 Victims' Provokes Israeli Anger
Israeli Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz demanded the dismissal of UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese after she suggested that the October 7 Hamas attack was a response…
Pakistani Army Calls Elections Successful; Global Community Demands Transparency
The Pakistani Army declared the recent parliamentary elections successful, while both Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan claim victory amidst allegations of electoral irregularities. The international…
Biden Describes Israel's Military Response in Gaza as 'Excessive'
President Biden criticized Israel's military response in Gaza as excessive, urging for a temporary ceasefire in exchange for hostages. Netanyahu rejected Hamas's ceasefire proposal, vowing…
UN Secretary-General: The World Has Entered an 'Era of Chaos'
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres declared that the world is in an 'era of chaos,' highlighting widespread anger and conflict. He called for urgent reforms in…
UN Secretary-General Expresses Concern Over Expansion of Israeli Operations in Rafah, Southern Gaza
The UN Secretary-General raised alarms about the worsening humanitarian situation in Rafah, Gaza, due to Israeli military operations. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken echoed…
Strike of 90,000 Bus and Tram Drivers in Germany Disrupts Urban Travel for Millions
Bus and tram drivers in Germany have gone on strike, joining intercity train and airport staff, disrupting urban travel for millions. The Verdi trade union…
Strike at German Airports; Hundreds of Flights Canceled, Europe's Largest Economy Affected
Flight security personnel in Germany went on strike, resulting in the cancellation of over 1,100 flights and affecting around 200,000 passengers. The strike is part…