January 2024
79th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation; Survivors of Nazi Death Camps Honor Holocaust Victims
On the 79th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation, survivors and leaders from various countries commemorated Holocaust victims. Events included speeches from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and…
Iraj Jamshidi, Veteran Journalist, Passes Away
Iraj Jamshidi, a prominent Iranian economic journalist, has died at 74 after a long illness. He was known for his role in founding major newspapers…
Taiwan's President-Elect: Hopeful for Continued 'Strong Support' from the U.S.
Taiwan's president-elect, Lai Ching-te, expressed hope for continued strong U.S. support during a meeting with American lawmakers. This comes amid tensions with China, which claims…
CIA's Efforts to Recruit 'Double Agents' in Russia
The CIA is actively trying to recruit Russian intelligence personnel as double agents through a new promotional video. This initiative is based on growing dissatisfaction…
Protests by Afghan Residents in the U.S. Against the Massacre of Hazaras and the Suppression of Women by the Taliban
Afghans in the U.S. protested against the Taliban's actions, including the genocide of Hazaras and the suppression of women's rights. Similar protests occurred globally, with…
Further Delay in Payment of 17-Year-Old Claims of Retirees from a Telecommunications Company; Still Shrouded in Ambiguity
Retirees from the Iran Long-Distance Telecommunications Factory have not received their claims for 17 years, with recent promises leading to further delays. Approximately 1,300 retirees…
Strike at 9 South Pars Refineries; Contract Workers in Oil-rich Regions Gather in Ahvaz
Workers at nine refineries in South Pars have gone on strike demanding better wages and working conditions, while contract workers in Ahvaz are protesting for…
Hundreds Protest in Support of Imprisoned Activist in Russia
Hundreds protested in Bashkortostan, Russia, in support of activist Fael Alsinov, who was sentenced to four years in prison for inciting ethnic hatred. The protests…
Statement from 17 Student Groups: We Will Not Tolerate Executions
Seventeen student groups in Iran condemned recent executions and declared their refusal to tolerate such actions, emphasizing solidarity with the families of those sentenced to…
Reports on Setting a 'Sales Ceiling' for Bread; Government Has 'Turned Customers Against Bakers'
Reports indicate that the Iranian government has imposed restrictions on bread sales, limiting bakers and causing public discontent. Bakers are facing heavy fines for non-compliance,…
Continued Conflict Between Parliament and Government; A Representative: The Media Commotion by 'Manzoor' is Due to Employee Salaries
The Iranian Parliament and Government are in conflict over the 2024 budget, particularly regarding employee salary increases. A parliament representative criticized the Planning and Budget…
Zelensky Praises U.S. Support for Ukraine in Meeting with Blinken and Sullivan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with U.S. officials Antony Blinken and Jake Sullivan in Davos to discuss defense cooperation and the importance of military self-sufficiency…
Budget Dispute for 2024; Reaction of the Budget and Planning Organization to the Joint Commission's Resolutions: Resolutions Have Financial Burden and Are Not Final
The Iranian Parliament and government are in a dispute over the 2024 budget, with the Budget and Planning Organization rejecting recent resolutions from the Joint…
Government Forces Attack Protest of People with Disabilities in Tehran
Government forces attacked a protest by people with disabilities in Tehran, demanding the implementation of their rights under the Disability Law. The protest was marked…
The Share of Food in Household Expenses; 65% of Workers' Salaries
A report reveals that Iranian workers are spending 65% of their salaries on food, leaving little for other necessities. Despite the rising cost of living…
The First Victim of the Islamic Republic's 'You Must Lose' Law in 2024; Hadi Vafaipour Did Not Make Weight
Hadi Vafaipour, an Iranian wrestler, withdrew from the Zagreb Open after failing to make weight, a situation attributed to the presence of Israeli competitors. This…
Payman Abdi, a citizen from Paveh, dies hours after arrest
Payman Abdi, a 35-year-old citizen from Nosud, died shortly after being arrested by Iranian authorities, allegedly due to torture. His family faced threats from security…
Retired Educators Gather in Front of the Organization for Planning and Budget in Tehran
Retired educators in Iran protested in Tehran, demanding reforms to salary ranking laws and payment of arrears, expressing dissatisfaction with both the government and parliament.…
State of Emergency in Ecuador; Armed Attack on Television Station
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa declared a state of emergency after an armed attack on a television station, linked to powerful drug gangs. The incident is…
Reports of Bread Purchase Restrictions in Iran and 'Black Market for Flour'; 'No One is Accountable'
Reports indicate that bakeries in Iran are limiting bread purchases to four loaves per bank card due to concerns over flour quotas, leading to confusion…
Shahla Lahiji, Iranian Historian and Publisher, Passes Away
Shahla Lahiji, an influential Iranian historian and the first female publisher in Iran, has passed away at 81 after a period of illness. She was…
Some Healthcare Facilities in the U.S. Reintroduce Mandatory Mask-Wearing
Healthcare facilities in four U.S. states have reintroduced mandatory mask-wearing due to rising COVID-19 and flu cases. This decision aims to prevent a repeat of…
Continued Russian Missile and Drone Attacks on Ukraine; Five Killed and Dozens Injured
Russia has intensified its missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, resulting in civilian casualties and significant damage, while Ukraine's leadership vows accountability for the losses.…
Turkey Arrests 33 on Suspicion of Spying for Israel
Turkey has arrested 33 individuals suspected of spying for Israel's Mossad and targeting foreign nationals. This follows Turkey's warning to Israel against pursuing Hamas members…
Media Narratives on Another Aspect of Poverty's Consequences; Over 7,000 Waste Pickers Operate in the Capital
A report reveals that over 7,000 waste pickers in Tehran generate an annual turnover of $3.5 billion, highlighting the economic implications of waste management and…
Ukraine and Russia Accuse Each Other of Attacks at the Beginning of the New Year
Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of launching attacks as the New Year begins, with casualties reported in both Donetsk and Odessa. The ongoing…