July 2017
Israeli Cabinet Approves Removal of Metal Detectors from Al-Aqsa Mosque
The Israeli cabinet has agreed to remove metal detectors from the Al-Aqsa Mosque and replace them with advanced monitoring technology following violent clashes that resulted…
The Nazarian Family Donates $17 Million to California State University
The Nazarian family has donated $17 million to the California State University’s Center for the Performing Arts, potentially leading to a name change in their…
Mir-Salim and Nategh-Nouri Can No Longer Become Presidents of Federations
New regulations limit the presidency of sports federations in Iran to individuals under 70 years old, impacting several long-serving leaders including Mir-Salim, Mashhoon, and Nategh-Nouri.…
Warning from Parliament Representative Regarding 'Child Marriage' and 'Divorced 15-Year-Old Girls'
The head of the Women's Fraction in the Iranian Parliament is advocating to raise the minimum marriage age for girls from 13 to 15 due…
Dissident Chinese Nobel Peace Prize Winner Dies After Years in Prison Due to Cancer
Liu Xiaobo, a prominent Chinese dissident and Nobel Peace Prize winner, died of liver cancer at 61 after years of imprisonment. His death has sparked…
Aref Calls for Rouhani to Consult Reformists for Cabinet Formation
Mohammad Reza Aref, head of the Reformist Policy Council, urged President Rouhani to consult with reformists for his new cabinet, emphasizing the reformists' role in…
UK Government Opposes Release of Report on Funding Sources of Extremist Islamists
The UK government has decided not to release a report on the funding sources of extremist Islamists, which critics claim is an attempt to shield…
Zahra Incheh Dargahi Elected as President of the Gymnastics Federation
Zahra Incheh Dargahi has been elected as the first female president of the Gymnastics Federation in Iran, promising to enhance the sport's presence in the…
Holding a 'Trumpism' Cartoon Contest in Iran to Mock the U.S. President
Iran has organized a cartoon contest titled 'Trumpism' to mock U.S. President Donald Trump, inviting international participation. The contest is seen as a continuation of…
Hunger Strike of Two Political Activists in Tabriz and Evin Prisons
Siamak Mirzaei and Habib Sasaniyan, two political activists, are on hunger strike in Iranian prisons to protest their detention and the lack of legal proceedings.…