February 2024
US: Elections in Iran are not 'free and fair', the world knows that Iran's political system is 'undemocratic and opaque'
The US State Department has declared that the upcoming elections in Iran are not free or fair, reflecting a broader sentiment among the Iranian populace…
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…
Zeynab Jalalian, Political Prisoner: Stay Home for One Day and Do Not Participate in the Sham Elections
Zeynab Jalalian, a Kurdish political prisoner serving a life sentence in Iran, has called for a boycott of the upcoming elections, labeling them as sham.…
New Organization of the U.S. Army; Pentagon Prepares for 'Large-Scale Wars'
The U.S. Army is reducing its workforce by 24,000 personnel to better prepare for future large-scale combat operations while addressing recruitment challenges. This reorganization focuses…
Japanese Lunar Probe Survives Harsh Night and Reestablishes Communication with Earth
The Japanese lunar probe SLIM successfully survived extreme nighttime temperatures and reestablished communication with Earth after a brief loss of contact. Meanwhile, the American private…
Potential Challenge in Salary Payments; A Government Official: The Parliament's Resolution Requires 24 Trillion Tomans
The head of the Administrative and Recruitment Organization warns that a proposed 2% salary increase for government employees requires a substantial budget, potentially leading to…
Trump's Victory in South Carolina Primary; Nikki Haley Looks Ahead to 'Super Tuesday'
Donald Trump won the South Carolina Republican primary with about 60% of the votes, defeating Nikki Haley. This victory solidifies Trump's position for a third…
Four Separate Films About the Lives of The Beatles Members to Be Made
Four films about The Beatles members will be made, directed by Sam Mendes, with the involvement of surviving members and families. This project marks a…
US Sanctions Largest Shipping Company and Owner of Russian State Oil Tankers
The US has sanctioned 'Sukamflot', Russia's largest shipping company, to hinder its oil revenue amid ongoing sanctions against Russia for its actions in Ukraine. This…
Journalist Fined; Hadi Kasai-Zadeh: 'I Was Imprisoned Next to the Toilet'
Hadi Kasai-Zadeh, a journalist in Iran, has been fined for revealing his inhumane prison conditions. His conviction highlights the ongoing repression of press freedom in…
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…
Trump Fined $350 Million; Former U.S. President Banned from Business in New York for 3 Years
Donald Trump has been fined nearly $355 million for inflating his net worth and banned from business in New York for three years. The ruling…
US: The likelihood of inviting Ukraine to join NATO at the upcoming summit is low
The US ambassador to NATO indicated that Ukraine is unlikely to receive an invitation to join NATO at the upcoming summit in July, despite its…
Manijeh Hekmat: In this 'bitter and dark era,' I did not succumb to humiliation for the sake of daily life and I will not do so.
Manijeh Hekmat, an Iranian filmmaker, expressed her refusal to accept humiliation in a dark era for the arts in Iran, following the closing ceremony of…
Houthis Target Cargo Ship Bound for Iran; Analysts: Tehran Was Aware of the Attack
The Houthis targeted a cargo ship in the Red Sea that was reportedly carrying corn to Iran, marking the first such attack on a vessel…
Biden Criticizes Food Companies in the U.S. for Shrinking Product Sizes
President Biden criticized U.S. snack manufacturers for engaging in 'shrinkflation,' where product sizes are reduced to maintain prices. He urged companies to stop this practice,…
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…
Human Rights Activists in Iran: Judiciary Issued 35 Death Sentences in One Month
The Iranian judiciary has issued 35 death sentences and executed 86 individuals in January 2024, marking a significant increase in executions. The European Parliament has…
Azerbaijan Election Poll: Aliyev Wins with Over 90% of Votes
Azerbaijan's presidential election exit poll shows Ilham Aliyev winning with 93.9% of the votes amid allegations of unfair practices. Human rights groups criticize the election's…
Tomaj Salehi's Lawyer: Temporary Detention Order 'Exceeding One Year' is Illegal
Tomaj Salehi's lawyer claims that the judiciary's decision to extend his temporary detention beyond one year is illegal. Salehi faces multiple charges, including new accusations…
Unprecedented Storm from 'Atmospheric River'; Flooding, Mudslides, Evacuations, and Power Outages in California
A powerful storm from an atmospheric river caused severe flooding and power outages in Southern California, leading to evacuations for 1.4 million residents. The storm…
The Head of 'IRIB' Also Rejects Minimum Wage; Jabali: We Pay Based on Inflation, Not the 20% Legal Increase
Peyman Jabali, the head of IRIB, announced that the organization will not follow the legal budget increase of 20% for wages, opting instead to pay…