February 2024
The U.S. Sends Draft Agreement for F-16 Fighter Jet Sale to Turkey
The U.S. has sent a draft agreement to Turkey for the sale of F-16 fighter jets following Turkey's approval of Sweden's NATO membership. This development…
Continued Wage Arrears for 2,700 Workers at Sadra Bushehr: We Haven't Received Our Salaries for Months, No One is Accountable
Around 2,700 workers at Iran Marine Industrial Company (Sadra) in Bushehr have not received their salaries for 3 to 4 months, leading to protests and…
Goodbye Odyssey; the Heart of the American Lander Will Cease Operations on Tuesday
The American private lunar lander, Odyssey, is set to conclude its mission prematurely after a mislanding near the Moon's South Pole. Despite the setback, it…
Hungary Finally Approves Sweden's NATO Membership
Hungary's parliament has approved Sweden's NATO membership, removing the last barrier for Sweden's historic entry into the alliance amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.…
Final Days of Iranian-American Astronaut's Presence in Space; This Experience Exceeded All My Expectations
Yasmin Maqbali, an Iranian-American astronaut, reflects on her extraordinary experience as commander of the 'Crew 7' mission at the International Space Station. Her achievements have…
Dena Lanjabadi, Civil Activist Arrested in Marivan
Dena Lanjabadi, a Kurdish civil activist and former political prisoner, was arrested in Marivan by Iranian security forces and charged with 'propaganda against the regime.'…
Odyssey on the Verge of a Historic Landing on the Moon; America Returns to the Moon After More Than Half a Century
The American lunar rover 'Odyssey' is set to land on the Moon, marking the first U.S. presence there in over 50 years and the first…
Economists' Predictions for 2024: Economic Recession in Germany Will Continue
Economists predict that Germany will remain in economic recession throughout 2024, with growth expected to drop to 0.2%. This situation is exacerbated by the impact…
Senator Chris Murphy: Turkey-U.S. Relations Are Improving
Senator Chris Murphy highlighted improving relations between Turkey and the U.S. following Turkey's approval of Sweden's NATO membership. The discussions included cooperation on sanctions against…
Farewell to a Legend; Andreas Brehme, Star of German Football, Passes Away at 63
Andreas Brehme, the legendary German footballer who scored the winning goal in the 1990 World Cup final, has died suddenly at the age of 63…
Evin Officials Prevent Davood Razavi's Transfer to Hospital 'Under the Pretext of Not Wearing Prison Clothes'
Evin Prison officials denied labor activist Davood Razavi's transfer to a hospital due to not wearing prison clothes, despite his serious health issues. This incident…
Biden Administration's New Strategy; Deadline for Transition to Electric Vehicles and Zero Emissions Delayed
The Biden administration is delaying the transition to electric vehicles and zero emissions by implementing less stringent emission requirements. This change is part of a…
Searchers Find the 'Arlington' Shipwreck After 84 Years
Searchers have located the shipwreck of the 'Arlington', which sank in 1940 during a storm in Lake Superior. The ship was carrying wheat and its…
Stock Market Remains Turbulent, Initial Public Offerings Canceled 'Until Further Notice'
The Iranian stock market is experiencing significant turmoil, prompting the Securities and Exchange Organization to cancel initial public offerings indefinitely. This situation arises amid investor…
Life for Bread; 65% of Workers Earn Less than Minimum Wage, 76% of Injured Workers Were Uninsured
A recent report reveals that 65% of Iranian workers earn less than the minimum wage, and 76% of those injured in workplace accidents were uninsured.…
Hungarian Prime Minister Gives Green Light to Parliament for Sweden's NATO Membership Approval
Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban announced that the Hungarian parliament could approve Sweden's NATO membership soon, resolving long-standing disputes between the two countries. This approval…
Social Media Platform 'X' Removes Blue Checkmarks from Iranian State Media Accounts
The social media platform X removed verification checkmarks from Iranian state media accounts, prompting a response from the Iranian government. This move is seen as…
Deteriorating Health of Manouchehr Bakhtiari in Prison Due to Urinary Obstruction and Severe Blood Pressure Drop
Manouchehr Bakhtiari, a political prisoner and father of justice-seeker Pouya Bakhtiari, is reported to be in critical health in prison due to urinary obstruction and…
The Mission of a Private American Spacecraft to the Moon Has Begun
The first mission of a private American spacecraft, the Nova-C lander named Odyssey, has successfully launched towards the Moon, carrying NASA payloads. This mission follows…
Threats from the Islamic Republic and its Proxies in the Region; Sullivan Calls for Immediate Approval of U.S. Financial Aid to Ukraine and Israel
Jake Sullivan urged the U.S. Congress to quickly approve financial aid for Ukraine and Israel, citing threats from Iran and its proxies. The bipartisan plan…
Exploring Ways to End the Gaza War and Free Hostages; Biden and King Abdullah Meet in Washington
U.S. President Biden and Jordan's King Abdullah met to discuss ending the Gaza war and securing a ceasefire and the release of hostages. Biden emphasized…
Europe's Increased Dependence on Norwegian Energy Raises Concerns Over Sabotage in the Country's Facilities
Norway's energy facilities are increasingly vulnerable to sabotage due to Europe's growing dependence on its oil and gas, as highlighted by Lars Christian Amundsen of…
Pakistan Elections: Independents Supported by Imran Khan Lead
In the recent Pakistan elections, independent candidates backed by imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan have taken the lead. Nawaz Sharif's party came in second…
Israel Reports Discovery of Hamas Tunnels Beneath UNRWA Headquarters in Gaza
The Israeli army has discovered Hamas tunnels beneath the UNRWA headquarters in Gaza, leading to the suspension of financial aid from multiple countries. This situation…
Pakistani Army Calls Elections Successful; Global Community Demands Transparency
The Pakistani Army declared the recent parliamentary elections successful, while both Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan claim victory amidst allegations of electoral irregularities. The international…
Richard Ploud's Childhood Dreams; Guinness Record for Man Who Built the Eiffel Tower with 700,000 Matches
Richard Ploud's model of the Eiffel Tower made from 706,900 matches has been recognized by Guinness World Records after initially being disqualified. This recognition fulfills…
UN Secretary-General: The World Has Entered an 'Era of Chaos'
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres declared that the world is in an 'era of chaos,' highlighting widespread anger and conflict. He called for urgent reforms in…
Warning from the Syndicate of Workers of Tehran's Bus Company: The Health Conditions of Three of Our Imprisoned Members are Critical
The Syndicate of Workers of Tehran's Bus Company has raised alarms about the critical health conditions of three imprisoned members, Reza Shahabi, Davood Razavi, and…
Strike at German Airports; Hundreds of Flights Canceled, Europe's Largest Economy Affected
Flight security personnel in Germany went on strike, resulting in the cancellation of over 1,100 flights and affecting around 200,000 passengers. The strike is part…