September 2023
Increase in Cholera and Dengue Fever Outbreaks in Eastern Sudan; UN: Climate Change Alongside Poverty and Conflict Are Culprits
The UN health agency has reported outbreaks of cholera and dengue fever in eastern Sudan amid ongoing civil conflict, with thousands seeking refuge in crowded…
The Smell of September: Astronomical Costs | Media Reports: Parents Pay for School Transport in Installments
Iranian families are facing skyrocketing school transport costs, with some parents forced to pay in installments due to financial strain. The Tehran City Council has…
Livelihood Crisis in Iran; Sweets and Chocolates Facing Price Hikes
Iran's food market is struggling with sugar shortages and rising prices, contradicting government claims of abundance. Producers warn of future price increases, impacting livelihoods as…
End of Part of Hollywood Strikes; Preliminary Agreement Between Writers and Film Studios
The Writers Guild of America and Hollywood Producers Guild have reached a preliminary agreement to end part of the ongoing strikes in Hollywood. This agreement,…
Continued Livelihood Crisis; Simultaneous with Decreased Demand, Red Meat Supply Also Decreased by 26%
The supply of red meat in Iran has decreased by 26% in August 2023 compared to the previous year, reflecting a broader crisis in purchasing…
Strike at Urmia Cement Factory; Protests Over Wages and Discrimination Between Workers and Managers
Workers at the Urmia Cement Factory have gone on strike due to insufficient wages and discrimination between their salaries and those of managers. The protests…
Britain's Efforts to Lead Global Management of Artificial Intelligence
Britain is positioning itself as a leader in global AI management at the UN General Assembly, with Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden emphasizing the country's…
Explosion at Qom Metal Melting Factory; 21 Workers Injured
An explosion at the Steel Rizan metal melting factory in Qom injured 21 workers, with one in critical condition. Labor activists attribute the high incidence…
Economic Protests in Kermanshah and Kurdistan; Retirees: The Government's Work is the Plunder of the People's Money
Protests by retirees in Kermanshah and Kurdistan continue as they demand better pensions and respect for their rights. The protests highlight widespread dissatisfaction with government…
The 'Selection' Circle of the Islamic Republic Tightens; Disqualification in Nursing System Elections
The nursing system elections in Iran have seen unprecedented disqualifications, with the government accused of engineering a passive organization. Nurses are protesting against their working…
Research Results: 75% Increase in Executions in Iran After Mahsa Amini's Death
A report indicates that executions in Iran have surged by 75% since Mahsa Amini's death, with over 650 executions recorded since September 2022. This alarming…
Renewed Meeting in Russia; 'Missile Program and Expansion of Military Cooperation' the Focus of Kim and Putin's Dialogue
Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin met in Russia to discuss military cooperation and North Korea's space programs amid the Ukraine war. This meeting is…
New EU Regulations for Tech Giants Come into Effect
The EU has implemented new regulations targeting major tech companies like Apple and Google, requiring them to enhance transparency and accountability. These regulations aim to…
The World Experienced the Hottest Summer in History
The UN has declared the summer of 2023 as the hottest on record, prompting Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to call for urgent climate action from world…
Ban on Selling Notebooks with Disney or Cartoon Characters; Violating Units Will Be Closed
The Tehran stationery union has banned the sale of notebooks featuring Disney or cartoon characters due to a 60% inflation rate in stationery items. This…
Eight Months Imprisonment for a Kurdish Teacher
Soleiman Abdi, a Kurdish teacher and union member, has been sentenced to eight months in prison for propaganda against the regime. He has a history…