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December 2024

December 31, 2024

France: We Attacked ISIS Positions in Syria

France has conducted targeted airstrikes against ISIS positions in Syria following a similar operation by the U.S. that killed two ISIS members, including a leader.…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 31, 2024

Reactions in Germany to Musk's Statements; Aimed at Influencing Elections and Weakening Europe

Elon Musk's support for the far-right party 'Alternative for Germany' has drawn criticism from the German government, which views his actions as an attempt to…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Dec 31, 2024

South Korean Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Suspended President

A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk-yeol following his impeachment related to a controversial declaration of martial law. This…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 31, 2024
December 28, 2024

End of House Arrest; Mehdi Yarahy Still Faces Whipping Punishment

Mehdi Yarahy, an Iranian protest singer, has completed his one-year prison sentence but still faces 74 lashes as punishment. His lawyer announced his release under…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 28, 2024
December 27, 2024

White House Confirms: Ninth American Telecommunications Company Targeted by China's Espionage Operation

The White House confirmed that China's espionage operation, "Salt Storm," has targeted a ninth U.S. telecommunications company, aiming to access private communications of individuals, including…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 27, 2024

Turkey Grants Kurdish Party Permission to Meet Abdullah Ocalan in Prison

Turkey has allowed the HDP to meet with Abdullah Ocalan in prison, marking the first such meeting in nearly a decade. This comes after a…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Dec 27, 2024
December 26, 2024

European Union: Ship Suspected of Damaging Finland's Cables Belongs to Russian Fleet

The European Commission has identified a Russian cargo ship as responsible for damaging critical cables in the Baltic Sea, leading to potential new sanctions against…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Dec 26, 2024
December 24, 2024

12 People Killed in Munitions Factory Explosion in Turkey

A powerful explosion at a munitions factory in northwestern Turkey killed 13 people and injured four others. Local authorities are investigating the cause, which is…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Dec 24, 2024
December 21, 2024

Joe Biden Will Attend Donald Trump's Inauguration Ceremony

Joe Biden confirmed his attendance at Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration ceremony, emphasizing the importance of democratic values and a smooth transition of power. This event…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 21, 2024

Biden: We Support Our Allies Against 'Violent Terrorism'

A deadly attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, resulted in at least 5 deaths and over 200 injuries. U.S. President Joe Biden expressed…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 21, 2024

Senate Approves Bill Finalizing Federal Government Funding

The U.S. Senate has approved a temporary budget bill to fund the federal government until March, preventing a government shutdown. The bill received strong bipartisan…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 21, 2024

Erdogan Calls on Foreign Countries to Stop Supporting Syrian Kurds

Turkish President Erdogan urged foreign nations to stop supporting Syrian Kurdish fighters after Assad's potential overthrow, equating them with ISIS. This reflects Turkey's ongoing efforts…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 21, 2024
December 20, 2024

Advice to International Students: Return to the U.S. Before Trump's Inauguration

Several U.S. colleges are advising international students to return to the U.S. before Donald Trump's inauguration due to potential travel restrictions. This comes in light…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 20, 2024

Iran's Request for Serious Investigation into the Murder of Two Iranian Refugees in France

Iran has called on France to thoroughly investigate the murder of two Iranian Kurdish refugees, who were killed in an armed attack in Dunkirk. The…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Dec 20, 2024

Workers at 7 Amazon Centers in the U.S. Go on Strike

Workers at seven Amazon centers in the U.S. went on strike demanding better wages and working conditions during the holiday shopping season. The Teamsters Union…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 20, 2024
December 19, 2024

Energy Crisis in Iran; University Classes Shift to Online Until End of Term

Iranian universities are transitioning to online classes until the end of the term due to an energy crisis, which has led to widespread power outages…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Dec 19, 2024

Death of a Disabled Person Following Assault at a Care Center in Hamadan

A disabled client died after being assaulted by staff at a care center in Hamadan, leading to the center's temporary closure and the release of…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Dec 19, 2024

Dollar Continues to Break Records in Iran; Euro Enters 80,000 Toman Range

The dollar in Iran has hit a record high of 77,650 tomans, while the euro has crossed 80,000 tomans for the first time. This surge…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Dec 19, 2024
December 17, 2024

New EU Measures Against Russia; 52 Ships and Dozens of Companies and Individuals Sanctioned

The EU has imposed new sanctions on Russia, targeting 52 ships and 84 individuals or companies, including an Iranian firm, in response to the Kremlin's…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Dec 17, 2024

Suspect in New York Serial Killings of Women Charged with Killing Seventh Victim

Rex Heuermann, an architect in New York, has been charged with the murder of a seventh victim in a series of killings known as the…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Dec 17, 2024

U.S. Security Agencies Say Drone Flights in New Jersey Are Not a Security Threat

U.S. security agencies have declared that recent drone sightings over New Jersey are not a security threat, following thousands of public reports. The FBI and…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Dec 17, 2024

U.S. Concern Over Turkey's Potential 'Attack' on Areas Controlled by Syrian Kurds

U.S. officials express concern over Turkey's military buildup along the Syrian border, indicating a potential large-scale attack on Kurdish areas. President-elect Trump acknowledges Turkey's control…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Dec 17, 2024
December 16, 2024

Statement from Dozens of Iranian Sociologists: Abolish the 'Quasi-Law' on Hijab

A group of Iranian sociologists has condemned a new parliamentary bill on hijab, calling it a 'quasi-law' that infringes on civil rights, especially for women.…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Dec 16, 2024
December 15, 2024

Israeli Air and Ground Attacks on Gaza; 'One Journalist' Killed

Israeli air and ground attacks on Gaza resulted in the deaths of at least 28 Palestinians, including a journalist from Al Jazeera. The attacks are…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 15, 2024
December 13, 2024

Sharp Increase in Prices in Iran; Installment Purchases for Nuts and Fruits for Yalda Night

In Iran, rising prices and reduced purchasing power have led many families to resort to installment purchases for Yalda Night, with some opting to simplify…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 13, 2024
December 11, 2024

From Homs to Prague; A Syrian Activist's Dream for Advancing the Nonviolent Movement

Hamam Youssef, a Syrian civil activist, reflects on the future of Syria after Assad's regime, emphasizing the need for a nonviolent movement and cultural change.…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Dec 11, 2024
December 10, 2024

The Security Council Issues a Statement in Support of Syria's Territorial Integrity

The UN Security Council is preparing to issue a statement supporting Syria's territorial integrity following discussions about the situation in Damascus. US and Russian diplomats…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 10, 2024
December 6, 2024

Trump Unveils Two More Options for Immigration Policy Implementation

Donald Trump has appointed Rodney Scott and Caleb Watlow to key positions in immigration enforcement, signaling a strong commitment to his immigration policies, including the…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 6, 2024
December 5, 2024

Macron Says He Will Introduce New Prime Minister in Coming Days

French President Emmanuel Macron announced he will introduce a new Prime Minister following the resignation of Michel Barnier after a no-confidence vote. The new government's…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Dec 5, 2024

Bitcoin Price Surpasses Historic $100,000 Mark

Bitcoin has reached a historic milestone by surpassing $100,000 for the first time, driven by investor excitement and the anticipated policies of the incoming U.S.…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Dec 5, 2024
December 4, 2024

French Government Falls; Deep Political Crisis in Europe's Second Largest Economy

The French government led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier has fallen following a no-confidence vote supported by both far-right and far-left factions, marking a significant…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Dec 4, 2024

The French Government Dissolved Following No-Confidence Vote by Parliament Members

The French government was dissolved after a no-confidence vote by parliament members against Prime Minister Michel Barnier. This marks the first time in over sixty…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 4, 2024

Investigation into Suspicious Drone Flights Around Trump Golf Club in New Jersey

The FBI is investigating suspicious drone flights near Donald Trump's golf club in New Jersey, leading to a flight ban by the FAA. Witnesses reported…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 4, 2024

Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris to Reopen with Attendance of Trump and Biden's Wife

Donald Trump and Jill Biden are set to attend the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, five years after it was nearly destroyed by…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 4, 2024
December 3, 2024

Global Oil Prices Rise Following Potential OPEC+ Production Cuts

Global oil prices have risen due to OPEC+'s decision to potentially extend production cuts until the end of Q1 2025 amid ongoing Middle Eastern tensions.…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Dec 3, 2024
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