August 2023
A 30 Trillion Toman Market for VPNs; Iranians Use the Internet for 169 Minutes Daily
Iranians spent 30 trillion tomans on VPNs last year, with 80% using them to access social media. The increase in VPN usage reflects the government's…
Extension of Detention for American Journalist in Russia; Wall Street Journal: His Charges are False
Evan Gershkovich, a journalist for the Wall Street Journal, has had his detention extended in Russia until the end of November on espionage charges deemed…
Quran Burning in Europe; Iran Summons Swedish and Danish Envoys Separately
Iran summoned the Swedish and Danish envoys to protest the burning of the Quran in their countries, which has angered many Muslims. Both Sweden and…
Revealing the Basic Goods Mafia; Food Security of 85 Million People in the Hands of Two Individuals
A parliamentary session revealed that the food security of 85 million Iranians is controlled by two individuals who monopolize the import of essential food inputs.…
Arrest of Two Student Sisters in Sanandaj; Charges Unclear
Two student sisters were arrested in Sanandaj by government forces without a judicial warrant, and their charges and fate are currently unknown. This incident highlights…
North Korean Leader Calls for Increased 'War Readiness' After Dismissing Chief of General Staff
Kim Jong Un has dismissed the Chief of General Staff and called for heightened military readiness and weapons production in response to perceived threats, particularly…
Pakistani Prime Minister: Parliament to be Dissolved for General Elections
Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has recommended the dissolution of parliament to facilitate general elections, which may be delayed due to changes in constituency boundaries.…
CENTCOM Reports Arrival of U.S. Marines and Warships in the Middle East
CENTCOM has announced the deployment of over 3,000 U.S. Marines and warships in the Middle East as a response to Iran's seizure of oil tankers.…
Lawyers of Imran Khan Protest His Prison Conditions
Imran Khan, former Prime Minister of Pakistan, is facing harsh prison conditions after being convicted of embezzlement. His legal team is preparing to appeal the…