September 2023
Turkey's Antalya Film Festival Canceled Due to Controversy Over Documentary on 2016 Coup
The Antalya Film Festival in Turkey was canceled due to controversy over a documentary about the 2016 coup attempt. The Turkish Ministry of Culture withdrew…
Pegah Ahangarani Participates with 'My Father' in the Competitive Section of the International IDFA Festival
Pegah Ahangarani's documentary 'My Father' has been selected for the competitive section of the IDFA festival, highlighting personal and historical narratives about the Iranian Revolution.…
New Research: Diagnosis of 'Chronic COVID' May Be Possible with Blood Test
A new study reveals significant differences in the blood of individuals suffering from chronic COVID, providing scientific evidence for the existence of the illness. Researchers…
Conflicting Reports of a 'Terrifying Sound' in Khorramabad; Islamic Republic: 'It Was Not an Explosion; It Was a Minor Earthquake'
In Khorramabad, a mysterious 'terrifying sound' and tremors were reported, leading to speculation about an explosion or earthquake. Officials denied an explosion, attributing the tremors…
Warning About Elite Migration; They Say: This is What You See, If You Don't Want It, Get Your Passport and Leave
Moein-od-Din Saidi, a member of the Iranian parliament, warns that the emigration of human capital is more damaging than economic capital flight, highlighting that many…
Storm and Dust Storm in Sistan and Baluchestan Sends Two Thousand People to Hospitals
A severe storm and dust storm in Sistan and Baluchestan has led to over 2,100 hospitalizations, with three fatalities reported due to traffic accidents caused…
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…
Introduction of 'Enemy' to the Oscars; Iranian-Swedish Director: I Proved That Life is a Realm of Possibilities
Sweden has nominated the Iranian-Swedish film 'Enemy' by Milad Alami for the Oscars, which tells the story of an Iranian wrestler seeking asylum in Sweden.…
A Member of Parliament: The Hijab and Chastity Law Says We Will Arrest, Imprison, and Fine
Jalil Rashidi Koocheh, an Iranian MP, criticized the enforcement of the Hijab and Chastity law, arguing it increases public dissatisfaction and should focus on guidance…
High Blood Pressure: The World's Biggest Killer; WHO Prepares to Combat It
The WHO has launched its first plan to combat high blood pressure, which affects 1.3 billion people worldwide, primarily in low- and middle-income countries. The…
Release of the Protest Song 'Bi-Bateha'; Mehdi Shahnaazi: We Will Soon Be Free from the Tyrant of Our Time
Mehdi Shahnaazi released a protest song titled 'Bi-Bateha' on the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, criticizing the Iranian government's violent repression of protests. He expresses…
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…
Death Toll from Libya Floods Exceeds 11,000; UN: It Could Have Been Prevented
The death toll from catastrophic floods in Derna, Libya, has reached over 11,000, with more than 10,000 still missing. The disaster was exacerbated by the…
An Expert Displays Two 'Alien' Corpses at the Mexican Congress
Jaime Maussan presented two alleged alien corpses at the Mexican Congress, claiming they are 1000 years old and not part of human evolution. This event…
Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization: Our Process Will Not Change Until Sanctions Are Fully Lifted
The head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization stated that Iran will continue its current nuclear activities until sanctions are fully lifted. Rafael Grossi of the…
Education International Calls for Immediate Release of All Imprisoned Teachers in the Islamic Republic
Education International has called for the immediate release of all imprisoned teachers in Iran, particularly highlighting the deteriorating health of Jafar Ebrahimi, who has been…
Government Forces Attack 'Chia Green Association' Meeting; At Least 25 Environmental Activists Arrested
Government forces raided a meeting of the Chia Green Association in Marivan, arresting at least 25 environmental activists. The association has been actively involved in…
Concerns of the Islamic Republic over 'Childbearing' Issue; Increase in Unmarried Girls Reaching Marriage Age
The Iranian government is expressing concern over the rising age of marriage and increasing rates of permanent singleness among women, which are linked to high…
Human Rights Watch: Taliban Committed 'Crimes Against Humanity' in Afghanistan
Human Rights Watch has accused the Taliban of committing crimes against humanity through gender-based persecution of women and girls in Afghanistan since their takeover in…
Strike Continues in Hollywood; Honorary Oscar Awards Ceremony Delayed
The honorary Oscar awards ceremony has been postponed from November to January due to an ongoing strike by Hollywood writers and actors over wages and…
Biden Nominates Former Treasury Secretary for U.S. Embassy in Israel
President Biden has nominated Jack Lew as the U.S. Ambassador to Israel amidst a politically charged environment due to Netanyahu's controversial judicial reforms. This nomination…