May 2016
Engineers Protest Again in Front of Tehran Municipality
Supervising engineers protested in front of the Tehran Municipality against the referral system for engineering projects, demanding reforms and the cancellation of a memorandum that…
Montazeri: We confront hundreds or thousands of virtual corruption centers every week
Mohammad Jafar Montazeri, the Attorney General of Iran, announced that authorities confront hundreds of corruption centers in the virtual space each week, reflecting growing concerns…
Saudi Man Shoots Doctor Assisting His Wife in Labor
A Saudi man shot a Jordanian doctor who assisted his wife during childbirth, severely injuring him. The incident highlights the extreme gender segregation laws in…
Hamas Announces Execution of 13 Convicts in Public
Hamas plans to execute thirteen Palestinians publicly, prioritizing Islamic law over human rights concerns. The Palestinian Authority's Mahmoud Abbas has limited power to intervene, as…
Azerbaijan Supreme Court Orders Release of Khadija Ismayilova
The Supreme Court of Azerbaijan has ordered the release of journalist Khadija Ismayilova, who was previously sentenced to prison on charges including embezzlement. Her release…
Babak Zanjani's Case and Two Other Defendants on the Path to Appeal
Babak Zanjani's case has been sent to the Supreme Court for appeal following a request for reconsideration. His lawyer highlights concerns over asset recovery after…
Who is the man nominated for the Prime Ministership of Turkey?
Binali Yıldırım has been nominated as the Prime Minister candidate by Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party, succeeding Ahmet Davutoğlu. Yıldırım has a long history…
Dozens Injured in Supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr's Demonstration in Baghdad's Green Zone
Hundreds of supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr clashed with Iraqi security forces in Baghdad's Green Zone, leading to dozens of injuries and at least one reported…
Hashmatollah Tabarzadi, Secretary General of the Democratic Front of Iran, Arrested
Hashmatollah Tabarzadi, the Secretary General of the Democratic Front of Iran, has been arrested and transferred to Evin Prison after failing to respond to a…
Iran's Central Bank at Risk of Absolute Clerical Control
A proposal to strengthen clerical control over Iran's banking system has been introduced in the ninth parliament, potentially leading to significant changes in the Central…
Arrest of Two Senior Officials from Tabriz Municipality on Charges of 'Financial Corruption'
Two senior officials from the Tabriz Municipality were arrested as part of a growing corruption investigation, bringing the total number of detainees to 24. The…
Brazil's Vice President: We Must Restore Calm
Dilma Rousseff, the suspended President of Brazil, has labeled recent political events as a coup, while her successor, Michel Temer, calls for national unity and…
Clashes Between Police and Dilma Rousseff Supporters Outside Brazilian Senate
Clashes erupted between police and supporters of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff outside the Senate as a crucial impeachment vote approaches. If the Senate votes to…
Tokyo Olympics and Japan's New 'Trouble'
The Japanese government is facing scrutiny over alleged payments to a disgraced IOC member linked to corruption, as it defends the legitimacy of its Olympic…
The Fate of the Brazilian President Will Be Determined Soon
The Brazilian Senate is set to vote on the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff, accused of budget manipulation and corruption. This political crisis has intensified…
Warning to Athletes and Artists About Participation in 'Vulgar Sessions'
Tehran's prosecutor has issued a warning to athletes and artists about participating in illegal gatherings, stating that their names will be published if charges are…
Everyone in Iran Talks About Corruption
Iranian officials, including Ali Larijani and Ayatollah Khamenei, have reiterated the need to combat widespread corruption and smuggling during a police conference. Analysts suggest that…
Re-sending of the Case of Mohammad Ali Taheri to the Supreme Court on Charges of Corruption on Earth
Mohammad Ali Taheri's case has been re-sent to the Supreme Court on charges of corruption on earth after his death sentence was annulled. His sister…
Trump Emerges as Republican Nominee
Donald Trump has emerged as the likely Republican nominee for the 2016 presidential election after Ted Cruz's withdrawal. With Trump holding a significant delegate lead,…
Firoozabadi Calls Opponents of 'Invisible Patrols' 'Promoters of Licentiousness'
The Iranian government is pushing forward with a controversial 'invisible patrol' plan aimed at enforcing moral standards, despite criticism from President Rouhani and others. The…
Ahmad Tavakoli: 170 Judges Dismissed Due to Economic Corruption
Ahmad Tavakoli revealed that 170 judges have been dismissed for economic corruption during Sadegh Larijani's presidency over the judiciary, highlighting systemic corruption within the judiciary.…
Car Bomb Explosion in Baghdad Kills 13 Shia Pilgrims
A car bomb in Baghdad killed 13 Shia pilgrims during a religious ceremony, with ISIS claiming responsibility despite Iraqi officials disputing this. The attack comes…
Linguistic Snobbery: Do We Finally Have Right and Wrong?
The article discusses the growing trend in Iranian society to reject linguistic authorities and norms, emphasizing the need for a balance between individual expression and…