October 2023
The 'Cash Handout' Policy for Population Growth Hits a Dead End; 'Childbearing' Loans Become Unattainable
Iran's policies to encourage population growth through financial incentives have proven ineffective, as the special housing loans for childbearing require unattainable salaries. Despite government efforts…
Seventeen Percent of Iranian Maternal Deaths Due to Lack of Access to Gynecologists
The head of Iran's Medical System Organization reported that 17% of maternal deaths are due to lack of access to gynecologists, with rising costs and…
Taraneh Alidoosti: I Will Not Wear the Cloth That Killed My Sisters for Your Films
Taraneh Alidoosti has publicly condemned the Iranian government's ban on actresses opposing mandatory hijab, stating she will not wear the hijab that symbolizes oppression. The…
Israeli Army Claims Gaza's Largest Hospital is Hamas Command Center; Hamas Denies
The Israeli army has accused Gaza's largest hospital of being a Hamas command center, claiming that Hamas uses it for military operations. Hamas and Palestinian…
Canada to Tighten Student Admission Process to Prevent Immigration Fraud
Canada is tightening its student admission process to prevent immigration fraud by requiring verification of acceptance letters. Immigration Minister Mark Miller stated that while they…
Is Israel's Iron Dome Air Defense System Infallible?
The Iron Dome has intercepted thousands of rockets from Hamas in the ongoing conflict, which poses a significant challenge to Israel. The conflict has escalated…
Silent Crisis in Tehran; '3 Million' Will Die Following an Earthquake
Tehran officials warn of a critical lack of earthquake preparedness, with estimates suggesting that up to 3 million people could die in the event of…
The U.S. Accelerates the Timing of AI Chip Export Restrictions
The U.S. has expedited new export restrictions on advanced AI chips from Nvidia, effective October 23, aimed at preventing sales to China and other nations.…
Israeli Army Attacks 400 Targets in Gaza
The Israeli army has launched extensive attacks on over 400 targets in Gaza, claiming to have killed several Hamas commanders. This escalation has resulted in…
The Expediency Discernment Council Deems Two Articles of the 'Hijab and Chastity' Bill Contrary to System Policies
The Expediency Discernment Council has rejected two articles of the 'Chastity and Hijab' bill due to ambiguities in definitions that contradict the system's policies. The…
UN Secretary-General: Hamas Attack Does Not Justify Collective Punishment of Palestinians by Israel
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Hamas's attack on Israel, stating it does not justify collective punishment of Palestinians. He emphasized the need for civilian protection…
Hamas Fires Rockets at 10 Cities in Central and Southern Israel
Hamas launched rockets at over 10 cities in Israel, mostly intercepted by the Iron Dome. This attack followed the arrival of humanitarian aid in Gaza…
Crisis Management in Iran's Capital: Estimates of Potential Earthquake Casualties in Tehran are 'Confidential'
A government official in Iran revealed that estimates of potential casualties from a possible earthquake in Tehran are confidential, emphasizing that residents may need to…
Ukraine Reports 'Regular Receipt' of American Long-Range Missiles
Ukraine's Foreign Minister announced that the country will regularly receive long-range missiles from the U.S. as a result of an agreement between Presidents Zelensky and…
Israeli Supreme Court Delays Hearing on Judicial System Reform Bill
The Israeli Supreme Court has postponed a hearing on Netanyahu's judicial reforms due to government representatives being called for reserve duty. This case focuses on…
US Claims It Foiled Drone Attacks on Its Military Base in Iraq
The US military intercepted two drone attacks on its bases in Iraq, marking the first such incident in over a year. The attacks are linked…
Fact-Checking | Fake Videos About Israel's Iron Beam Activation
The Poligraf fact-checking project debunked claims of Israel's Iron Beam activation during the ongoing conflict, revealing that viral videos circulating on social media were misleading…
Biden: Missiles from 'a terrorist group in Gaza' caused the hospital explosion; Israel is never alone
President Biden visited Israel, condemning Hamas for recent attacks and expressing unwavering U.S. support for Israel. He attributed the Gaza hospital explosion to Hamas missiles…
Three Lawyers of Alexei Navalny, Prominent Opposition Figure in Russia, Arrested
Three lawyers representing Alexei Navalny were arrested by Russian authorities, further isolating the prominent opposition leader. This move is seen as an attempt to undermine…
Results of a Bipartisan Commission Report: The U.S. Must Prepare for Simultaneous War with China and Russia
A bipartisan U.S. congressional committee has reported that the U.S. must prepare for potential simultaneous conflicts with China and Russia by expanding military capabilities and…
NASA Unveils First Samples from Asteroid 'Bennu'
NASA is unveiling samples from the asteroid 'Bennu' that were returned to Earth last month, marking the largest soil sample collected from an asteroid. This…
Death of 6 Infants at Hajar Hospital in Shahrekord; Relevant Officials Summoned
Six infants died at Hajar Hospital in Shahrekord, prompting a special investigation and the summoning of hospital officials. The rising negligence in Iranian hospitals is…
Israel at War; Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair: We Will Pass Legislation to Support Israel
Senator Ben Cardin announced plans to introduce legislation supporting Israel's defense capabilities in response to recent Hamas attacks. This initiative reflects bipartisan support in the…
Narges Mohammadi's Son Reacts to Nobel Peace Prize News: 'My Heart Stopped'
Narges Mohammadi's son, Ali Rahmani, expressed his joy and surprise at his mother's Nobel Peace Prize win while living in Paris. Narges, currently imprisoned in…
Secretary of the Teachers' Association: Severe Budget Deficit is the Cause of Teacher Shortage for 460,000 Students
The Iranian education system faces a severe teacher shortage affecting approximately 460,000 students due to a long-standing budget deficit. Policymakers' neglect has led to inadequate…
NASA Astronauts Return to the Moon with Prada Uniforms After Half a Century
NASA is collaborating with Prada and Axiom Space to design new space suits for the Artemis 3 mission, marking the first moon landing since 1972…
Tens of Thousands of Healthcare Workers Strike in Several U.S. States
Tens of thousands of healthcare workers at Kaiser Permanente are striking in several U.S. states due to low wages and staff shortages. This strike is…
Nobel Prize Winners in Physics Announced
Three physicists won the Nobel Prize in Physics for their groundbreaking research on electron movement within atoms, which could revolutionize electronic systems and disease detection.…
Social Crisis in Iran; A Welfare Official Reports Surge in 'Hashish and Crystal' Consumption
A welfare official in Iran reports a significant rise in drug consumption, particularly among women and teenagers, with 'hashish and crystal' being the most common…
Israel Sets New Record with Increased Drone Exports
Israel achieved a record $12 billion in military exports in 2022, with drones making up a significant portion. The number of countries purchasing Israeli military…
A News Agency's Account of '400 Million Toman Overtime' in the Teachers' Savings Fund
A report highlights the lack of transparency in the Teachers' Savings Fund, revealing that a manager received over 400 million tomans in overtime while teachers'…
Rishi Sunak Rejects Deployment of British Military Trainers to Ukraine
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has rejected the idea of sending British military trainers to Ukraine, despite earlier suggestions from Defense Minister Grant Shapps. This…