May 2023
Persepolis Crowned Champions in the Hazfi Cup; Red-clad Fans Celebrate with a Sweet Double
Persepolis defeated Esteghlal in the Hazfi Cup final, securing a championship double after their recent Premier League victory. The match featured intense moments, including a…
Opposition TV Channels in Turkey Accused of 'Offensive Coverage' of Elections
The Turkish Broadcasting Watchdog has launched investigations into six opposition TV channels for allegedly insulting the public through their election coverage following Erdoğan's victory. Kılıçdaroğlu,…
Mother of Mohammad Qabadi, sentenced to death, appeals for forgiveness from the family of the killed officer during protests
Masoumeh Ahmadi, the mother of Mohammad Qabadi, sentenced to death for allegedly killing a police officer during protests, has appealed for forgiveness from the officer's…
Life Sentence for Sayfullo Saipov, Attacker of the New York Terrorist Incident
Sayfullo Saipov has been sentenced to life in prison for a 2017 terrorist attack in New York that killed eight people. The court heard from…
Hamid Rasai Calls for the Execution of Taraneh Alidoosti
Hamid Rasai, a radical former parliament member, has called for the execution of actress Taraneh Alidoosti after she criticized the Iranian government's plans for executing…
2024 Paris Olympics Commitment to Supporting LGBTQ+ Rights
The Paris 2024 Olympics organizers are committed to promoting LGBTQ+ rights, using the global platform of the Games to raise awareness. However, recent refusals by…
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia; 'Always Together, United in Diversity'
May 17 marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, with global leaders emphasizing the importance of diversity and equality for LGBTQ+ individuals. In…
Analytical Report: The Annual Cost of Enforcing Hijab Equals the Wages of Millions of Workers in Iran
The Open Data Iran database estimates that enforcing mandatory hijab costs Iranian society between 40 to 45 trillion tomans annually, equivalent to the wages of…
Amnesty International: 70% of Executions in the Middle East and North Africa in 2022 Took Place in Iran
Amnesty International reported that Iran accounted for 70% of executions in the Middle East and North Africa in 2022, with a significant increase in executions…
New Research: Preventing the Annual Death of One Million Infants by Providing Affordable Services to Pregnant Women
New research indicates that affordable healthcare services for pregnant women could prevent over one million infant deaths annually in developing countries. An international team has…
Iranian Weightlifter Wins Bronze Medal at Asian Championships
Fatemeh Keshavarz won a bronze medal at the Asian Weightlifting Championships, becoming the second Iranian woman to achieve this feat. Her success highlights the challenges…
Huge Profits from Transfer to Saudi Arabia; Ronaldo Becomes the World's Highest-Paid Athlete
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the highest-paid athlete in the world after transferring to Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr, with a salary nearly double his previous earnings. This…
An Iranian Health Ministry Official Confirms 'Rotavirus Outbreak'; Domestic Vaccine Production by Year-End
An Iranian health official confirmed a rotavirus outbreak in Tehran, stating it is a recurring issue. A domestic vaccine is expected to be produced by…