February 2019
Impurity: Religious Belief or Insult to Non-Muslims?
The article discusses the religious concept of impurity in Islam, particularly regarding non-Muslims and certain animals, and how these beliefs conflict with modern scientific understanding.…
Meeting with Salahuddin Ranjbar
Salahuddin Ranjbar, a 25-year-old Telegram activist and manager of the Urmia-Dang channel, is currently imprisoned in Urmia for his social media activities. His channel, which…
Meeting with Rezvaneh Ahmadkhanbeigi
Rezvaneh Ahmadkhanbeigi, a 28-year-old graphic designer and activist for women's and political prisoners' rights, was arrested by security forces and is now imprisoned in Evin…
Iran's Economy: Escaping Recession with Budgets Lacking Strength
The Iranian government's development budget for 1398 remains at 62 trillion tomans, unchanged from the previous year, raising concerns about its ability to stimulate economic…
European Parliament Calls on Saudi Arabia to End Guardianship of Women
The European Parliament has called on Saudi Arabia to abolish laws that require women to obtain permission from male guardians for various life decisions, labeling…
Conflicting Reports on 'Calm' in Qarchak Prison Following 'Assault' on Protesting Inmates
A protest by female inmates at Qarchak Prison led to a violent response from prison officials, including the use of tear gas and physical assaults.…
Which Cars Are Selling Well?
The article discusses the best-selling cars in the world for 2018, highlighting the dominance of Japanese brands like Toyota and Honda. It notes the significant…
Iraqi Writer Killed by 13 Bullets in Karbala
Alaa Mashzoob, a prominent Iraqi writer, was shot dead in Karbala after attending a literary meeting. His assassination has sparked outrage among Iraqi intellectuals and…
What Did the Revolution Do with 'Freedom'?
The article reflects on the promises of freedom made by Ayatollah Khomeini during the Iranian Revolution and how those promises were conditioned and ultimately contradicted…