December 2023
Imran Khan's Party Claims Former Prime Minister of Pakistan is Barred from Candidacy in Elections
Imran Khan's candidacy for the upcoming elections has been rejected along with most of his party's candidates due to his ongoing legal issues. Khan claims…
Ambiguity in the Start of Minimum Wage Negotiations; Regional Wage Reviewed by the Supreme Labor Council
Negotiations for determining minimum wages in Iran are delayed, while the Supreme Labor Council is reviewing regional wages, which labor activists fear may lead to…
33% Decrease in Iran's Exports to Turkey
Iran's exports to Turkey have decreased by 33% in 2023, while Turkey's exports to Iran have increased by 7%. The Iranian Minister of Economy has…
Continued Price Increases in Iran; Families Have Spent More Than Last Year
Iran's inflation rate has surged, with consumer prices rising by 44.4% over the past year, significantly impacting household spending. The government claims its monetary policies…
Freedom Committee for Cecile Couleur: 600 Days Since Her Arrest in Iran
Cecile Couleur, a French trade union activist, has been imprisoned in Iran for 600 days, prompting calls for her release from various organizations. The situation…
Workers' Wages in 22 U.S. States Will Increase at the Start of the New Year
Starting January 1, 2024, minimum wages will increase in 22 U.S. states, benefiting about 10 million workers and adding approximately $7 billion to their wages.…
Navalny's Spokesperson: Prominent Putin Opponent Transferred to 'Polar Wolf' Prison in the Arctic
Alexei Navalny has been transferred to a harsh Arctic prison known as 'Polar Wolf,' raising concerns about his treatment and isolation from supporters. His spokesperson…
Microsoft: Hackers Linked to the Islamic Republic Targeted Defense Companies with 'New Malware'
Microsoft reported that an Iranian cyber espionage group, 'Pich Sandstorm', has targeted thousands of defense companies with new malware called 'False Front'. This malware allows…
A Minute of Silence in Memory of the Victims of the Shooting in Prague; Czech Republic Declares National Mourning on Saturday
An armed attack at Charles University in Prague resulted in at least 15 deaths and 25 injuries, prompting the Czech government to declare a national…
Dialogue Between US and Mexico Leaders; Both Sides Agree on the Need to Enhance Border Security
US President Joe Biden and Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador agreed to enhance border security in a recent phone call. High-ranking US officials are…
Committee to Protect Journalists: The Gaza War is the Deadliest War in History for Journalists
The Committee to Protect Journalists reported that the ongoing Gaza war has resulted in the highest number of journalist fatalities in history, with 68 journalists…
Deadly Shooting in Prague Leaves at Least 15 Dead and 24 Injured
A tragic shooting at Charles University in Prague resulted in at least 15 fatalities and 24 injuries, marking a historic incident of violence in the…
Turkey Gives Green Light to Sweden's NATO Membership; Erdogan: Actions by the U.S. and Canada Have Been Effective
Turkey's President Erdogan announced that positive developments regarding U.S. F-16 sales and Canadian arms sanctions are paving the way for Sweden's NATO membership approval. Erdogan…
Sisi Re-elected as President of Egypt with 89.6% of Votes for the Third Time
Abdel Fattah Sisi has been re-elected as Egypt's president with 89.6% of the votes amid a backdrop of economic challenges and ongoing conflict in Gaza.…
Resignation of Head of Educational Assessment Organization in Protest Against Administrative Justice Ruling
The head of Iran's Educational Assessment Organization, Abdolrasool Pourabbas, resigned in protest against a court ruling that reinstated candidates suspected of cheating. He stated that…
An Unknown Vehicle Strikes Joe Biden's Motorcade on Sunday Night
An unknown vehicle collided with a part of President Joe Biden's motorcade near his campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, on Sunday night. Both Biden and…
Zelensky: The Progress of Ukraine's Alignment with EU Laws Will Be Assessed Soon
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine and the European Commission will soon assess progress in aligning Ukrainian laws with EU standards. This comes after…
Consequences of Unstudied Laws | Reduction of Construction Workers' Insurance Premiums; Parliament Representatives: We Have Requested an 'Interpretation'
The Iranian Parliament has acknowledged flaws in the social insurance law for construction workers and is seeking to amend it due to widespread criticism. The…
Turkey Intensifies Security Measures at Border with Iran; 170 Kilometers of Barrier Completed
Turkey has completed 170 kilometers of a security wall along its border with Iran to combat illegal activities and migration. The initiative is part of…
Two Al Jazeera Journalists Killed and Injured in Gaza; White House Expresses Condolences
Samer Abudqa, a cameraman for Al Jazeera, was killed and Wael Dahdouh, the head of the Gaza office, was injured during Israeli shelling in Khan…
European Court of Justice Rejects European Commission's Complaint Against American Company Amazon
The European Court of Justice has dismissed the European Commission's complaint against Amazon regarding alleged illegal state aid from Luxembourg. This ruling indicates that Amazon…
End of COP28 Meeting; About 200 Countries Agree to Gradually Reduce Fossil Fuels
At COP28 in Dubai, nearly 200 countries agreed to gradually reduce fossil fuel consumption to combat climate change, marking a significant shift in global energy…
Media Reports on the Eve of the Longest Night of the Year: A Yalda of Regret and Inflation
As Yalda approaches, Iranian media report on the dire economic conditions affecting people's ability to celebrate, highlighting significant inflation and reduced purchasing power. The average…
Russia Places Prominent Russian-American Journalist on Wanted List Over Criminal Charges
Russian authorities have placed journalist Masha Gessen on a wanted list for allegedly spreading false information about the military, following her interview on war crimes…
US Ambassador to the UN Does Not Comment on Guterres' Request for Ceasefire in Israel-Hamas War
US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield declined to comment on UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' request for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Guterres has referred the Gaza…
The European Union Calls on China to Pressure Russia to End the War in Ukraine
EU leaders met with Chinese officials to urge pressure on Russia to end the war in Ukraine, highlighting China's economic influence. This meeting comes amid…
Turkey and Greece Agree to Resume Relations
Greece and Turkey have agreed to resume diplomatic relations and focus on resolving longstanding disputes, particularly in the Aegean Sea. This agreement follows a warming…
Sweden and the U.S. Sign Defense Agreement; Strengthening Scandinavian Security
Sweden has signed a defense agreement with the U.S. to enhance security as it approaches NATO membership. This agreement allows U.S. access to Swedish military…
UN Secretary-General Refers Gaza Situation to Security Council; Israel: Guterres is a Threat to Global Peace
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has referred the Gaza situation to the Security Council, urging action to prevent a humanitarian crisis, while Israeli officials criticize him…
Lionel Messi Selected as 'Athlete of the Year' by Time Magazine
Lionel Messi has been named the 2023 'Athlete of the Year' by Time Magazine, largely due to his impactful move to Inter Miami and his…
US State Department Urges Israel to Facilitate Increased Aid to Gaza
The US State Department has urged Israel to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza, citing insufficient fuel, food, and water. This comes amid ongoing ground operations…
Committee to Protect Journalists Calls for Release of Critical Journalist in Azerbaijan
The Committee to Protect Journalists has called for the release of Raft Muradli, a journalist arrested in Azerbaijan on dubious charges. His arrest follows the…
Death of 26,000 Iranians Due to Air Pollution; A Member of Parliament: Diesel Used in Power Plants is 'Equivalent to Mazut'
A member of Iran's parliament revealed that 26,000 people have died from air pollution since 2022, attributing the crisis to substandard diesel used in power…
An Official Reports: 26,000 Annual Deaths Due to Air Pollution
An Iranian environmental official reported that 26,000 people die each year due to air pollution, primarily caused by low-quality gasoline and vehicles. The government has…
Design of 'Islamic Surgical Garments' for Patients in Operating Rooms; Secretary of the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice Headquarters Says It's for 'Observing Religious Limits'
The Iranian government is designing 'Islamic surgical garments' for patients to ensure religious compliance in operating rooms, as stated by the Secretary of the Promotion…
South Korea Successfully Launches Its First Spy Satellite into Space
South Korea successfully launched its first spy satellite, enhancing its defense capabilities amid rising tensions with North Korea, which had recently launched its own spy…
Air Pollution in Iran Reaches Peak; Mazut Burning as Main Cause
Air pollution in Iran has reached alarming levels, particularly in major cities like Tehran and Isfahan, primarily due to the burning of mazut. The government…
List of Powerful Women in Canada Released; Three Iranian Women Among the Honorees
The Women Executive Network in Canada has released its 2023 list of powerful women, featuring three Iranian-Canadian women: Leili Pourzand, Atefeh Mashatan, and Atousa Mahmoudpour.…
The Death Toll from Thursday's Hamas Terrorist Attack in Jerusalem Rises to Four
A Hamas terrorist attack in Jerusalem has resulted in four fatalities, including a 37-year-old man who died from injuries sustained in the attack. The incident…