December 2024
Main Defendant in Group Rape Case of a Woman in France Will Not Appeal His Sentence
Dominique Polico, the main defendant in a high-profile serial rape case in France, has decided not to appeal his 20-year prison sentence to avoid further…
South Korean Parliament Votes to Impeach Acting President Han Duck-soo
The South Korean Parliament has voted to impeach Acting President Han Duck-soo following the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol. This political turmoil stems from…
South Korean Opposition Presents Impeachment Motion Against Interim President
The South Korean opposition has introduced an impeachment motion against interim President Han Duck-soo due to his refusal to appoint judges necessary for the impeachment…
Khosrow Alikordi Arrested; Transfer of This Lawyer to an Unknown Location
Khosrow Alikordi, a lawyer known for defending political prisoners, was arrested and transferred to an unknown location after being summoned by prison authorities. He has…
Court Ruling for 51 Defendants in Controversial and Historic Rape Case of a Woman in France Announced
A French court found 51 men guilty of serially raping a woman, sentencing the main perpetrator to 20 years in prison. The case, involving Dominique…
Man Executed in Tehran for Injuring 59 Women with a Bludgeon
A man named Rastgooi Kandalaj was executed in Tehran for injuring 59 women with a bludgeon. He claimed his actions were motivated by personal grievances…
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…
Eleven Baloch, Kurdish Prisoners and One Woman Executed in Zahedan and Yazd Prisons
On December 25, 11 prisoners, including 9 Baloch, 1 Kurdish, and 1 woman, were executed in Yazd and Zahedan prisons, primarily for drug-related crimes. This…
Biden Grants Clemency to 1,500 Individuals
President Biden is granting clemency to 1,500 individuals and pardoning 39 non-violent offenders, marking the largest single-day clemency action in U.S. history. This decision follows…
Saudi Arabia to Host the 2034 FIFA World Cup
Saudi Arabia has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, despite human rights concerns. The decision has drawn criticism from organizations…
Dutch Woman Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Keeping a Slave in Syria
A Dutch woman, Hasna Arab, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for joining ISIS and enslaving an Yazidi woman in Syria. The court emphasized…
Senior White House Official Says U.S. Efforts for Ceasefire in Gaza Have Intensified
The U.S. is ramping up efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza, with President Biden planning to send advisors to the region. This comes after a…
Brazilian President Undergoes Emergency Surgery for Brain Hemorrhage
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva underwent emergency surgery for a brain hemorrhage caused by a recent fall. His condition is stable, and he…
Comparison of Monetary Penalties for Violating Mandatory Hijab and Drug Trafficking
The Iranian government has established severe monetary penalties for violations of the mandatory hijab law, comparing them unfavorably to penalties for drug trafficking. This has…
Nobel Committee Discusses with Narges Mohammadi, Nobel Peace Prize Winner
The Nobel Committee held a video discussion with Narges Mohammadi, who was recently awarded the Nobel Peace Prize while temporarily released from prison for medical…
Tehran's Air Quality on the Brink of 'Very Unhealthy' Conditions for All
Tehran's air quality is deteriorating, with officials warning it may reach 'very unhealthy' levels, impacting all age groups. This situation is linked to approximately 50,000…
Elza Triolle; The Woman Who Got Lost in the Shadow of Her Eyes
Elza Triolle, a talented writer overshadowed by her relationship with poet Louis Aragon, navigated the literary circles of 20th-century Paris. Despite her significant contributions, she…
Pakhshan Azizi's Lawyer Expresses Concern Over 'Unpleasant News' and Hasty Proceedings in Her Case
Pakhshan Azizi's lawyer, Amir Reisiyaan, is worried about the hasty proceedings in her death penalty case and reports suggesting a bleak outcome. Azizi, a social…
Cleric, Ayatollah, or Mullah; How Are Today's Rulers of Iran Defined?
The article discusses the evolving perception of religious clerics in Iran, particularly after the 2022 protests. It highlights the distancing of clerics from traditional titles…