February 2024
Director General of the Islamic Republic's Foreign Ministry: We are planning for Moein's return to Iran; a lawyer: He faces 28 years in prison
The Iranian Foreign Ministry is planning for the return of singer Moein, who faces significant prison time upon his return. This comes amid efforts to…
UN Officials: 576,000 Residents of Gaza on the Brink of Famine
UN officials report that 576,000 residents of Gaza are facing famine, while Israeli officials deny any restrictions on humanitarian aid. The situation is critical, with…
Russian Officials Handed Over Alexei Navalny's Body to His Mother
Russian officials have returned the body of opposition leader Alexei Navalny to his mother amidst accusations from his widow against President Putin. The incident has…
Prominent Iranian Actress Pardis Afkari Passes Away Due to Cancer
Prominent Iranian actress Pardis Afkari has died at the age of 60 due to advanced liver cancer. Her husband confirmed her death and criticized the…
Biden's Executive Order Assigns Cybersecurity Responsibility for U.S. Ports to Coast Guard
President Biden has assigned the U.S. Coast Guard to enhance cybersecurity at U.S. ports in response to threats, particularly from China. This move comes amid…
Farewell to a Legend; Andreas Brehme, Star of German Football, Passes Away at 63
Andreas Brehme, the legendary German footballer who scored the winning goal in the 1990 World Cup final, has died suddenly at the age of 63…
Health Alarm for Children; Sevenfold Increase in Chickenpox Cases
A significant increase in chickenpox cases has been reported in Mashhad, with hospitalizations rising sevenfold compared to last year. This alarming trend raises concerns about…
Searchers Find the 'Arlington' Shipwreck After 84 Years
Searchers have located the shipwreck of the 'Arlington', which sank in 1940 during a storm in Lake Superior. The ship was carrying wheat and its…
Stock Market Remains Turbulent, Initial Public Offerings Canceled 'Until Further Notice'
The Iranian stock market is experiencing significant turmoil, prompting the Securities and Exchange Organization to cancel initial public offerings indefinitely. This situation arises amid investor…
Drought Destroys 95% of Pastures in Fars Province; Causes 'One Trillion Tomans' in Damages to Nomads
Drought has severely impacted Fars Province, destroying 95% of pastures and causing one trillion tomans in damages to the nomadic community. Approximately 30,000 nomadic households…
Joe Biden Emphasizes 'Tireless Efforts' for Hostage Release in Phone Call with Netanyahu
U.S. President Joe Biden reaffirmed his commitment to securing the release of hostages held by Hamas in a call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, who…
Retreat of the Caspian Sea; Parts of the Western Mazandaran Coast Have Dried Up
The Caspian Sea's retreat has caused over 1.5 million cubic meters of the western Mazandaran coast to dry up, impacting local communities and industries. Key…
Manijeh Hekmat: In this 'bitter and dark era,' I did not succumb to humiliation for the sake of daily life and I will not do so.
Manijeh Hekmat, an Iranian filmmaker, expressed her refusal to accept humiliation in a dark era for the arts in Iran, following the closing ceremony of…
Three-Year Imprisonment Sentence Issued for Azad Amini, Civil Activist from Saqqez
Azad Amini, a civil activist from Saqqez, has been sentenced to three years in prison for participating in gatherings against internal security. His case highlights…
Sectors and Industries Are Losing Workforce; 50% of Workers Have Informal Jobs
The Iranian labor market is facing a crisis as half of the employed population holds informal jobs, indicating a significant issue in job quality and…
Return of Bulldozers to 'Joubaji' One Month After Meeting of Government Officials; Local Activists: Risk of Cultural Catastrophe
Local activists are alarmed by the return of excavation machinery to the ancient site of Joubaji in Khuzestan, following a government meeting that discussed a…
China's Government Intensifies Pressure on Human Rights Activists and Their Associates
Li Qiaochu, a Chinese feminist activist, has been sentenced to over three years in prison, seen as retaliation by the Chinese government against those connected…
Lawyer of the Victims' Families Emphasizes Deficiencies in the Case: I Am Not Optimistic About the Court's Ruling
Manoush Manouchehri, the lawyer for the families of the victims of Dariush Mehrjui and Vahideh Mohammadi-Far, criticized the court's handling of the case, citing numerous…
Gas Consumption Alarm Sounds; Gas Supply Far Off; Gas Cutoff Very Close
Iran is facing a gas consumption crisis as daily usage has surpassed 70% of production due to a drop in temperatures. Government officials are urging…