January 2024
Continued Russian Attacks on Civilian Areas in Ukraine; US Deputy Secretary of State Arrives in Kyiv
US Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland visited Kyiv amid ongoing Russian attacks on civilian areas in Ukraine. The visit comes as the US Congress…
Increased Pressure on Media Ahead of Elections; Khabar Online Forced to Remove Poll Indicating '30% Participation'
Khabar Online was forced to remove a report predicting low voter turnout of 30% in the upcoming elections due to pressure from security agencies. This…
Three Weeks of Silence from Imprisoned Labor Activist in Sanandaj; Sharifeh Mohammadi's Family is Worried
Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist, has been imprisoned in Sanandaj for over 50 days without contact with her family for three weeks. Reports indicate she…
Despite Government Claims of Controlling Inflation; 2.6% Increase in Price Index in Dey Month
The Statistical Center of Iran reported a 2.6% increase in the consumer price index for households in Dey month, contradicting government claims of controlling inflation.…
Biden Welcomes Bipartisan Senate Agreement on Border Security; House of Representatives Opposes
President Biden is pushing Congress to support a bipartisan Senate agreement on border security linked to aid for Ukraine, but House Speaker Mike Johnson indicates…
King Charles III of Britain Hospitalized for Prostate Surgery
King Charles III has been hospitalized for prostate surgery, with his health described as good. He hopes that sharing his experience will raise public health…
Exclusive: Countdown Begins for Simulated Mars Mission; An Iranian Scientist is Part of the Team
NASA is set to begin a simulated Mars mission on January 26, involving a team that includes Iranian scientist Kamak Abadi. The mission aims to…
Eli Lilly's Popular Weight Loss Drug Launches in Easier Form in the UK
Eli Lilly's Monjaro, a weight loss and diabetes medication, is set to launch in the UK in a pre-filled injection pen format, making it more…
Iraj Jamshidi, Veteran Journalist, Passes Away
Iraj Jamshidi, a prominent Iranian economic journalist, has died at 74 after a long illness. He was known for his role in founding major newspapers…
Exclusive; Narges Mansouri, political prisoner, has ended her hunger strike but remains in the hospital
Narges Mansouri, a political prisoner, has ended her hunger strike after being hospitalized due to severe health issues. Her lawyer claims that she may be…
The Play 'The Good Woman of Tehran' Highlights the Impact of Poverty on Society; Sousan Farokhnia: A Fusion of Live and Virtual Performance
The play 'The Good Woman of Tehran', directed by Sousan Farokhnia, recently premiered in London, adapting Brecht's work to address poverty's impact on society. The…
Orban: Hungary Supports Sweden's NATO Membership
Hungary's Prime Minister Victor Orban announced support for Sweden's NATO membership after a conversation with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. This comes as Turkey has…
Confirmation of the 'Seizure Order' for Narges Mansouri's Mother's House; Mohammad Moqimi, Lawyer: In this 'Regime,' Oppression Has No End
A court in Iran has confirmed the seizure of Narges Mansouri's mother's house while Mansouri remains imprisoned and on a hunger strike for over 30…
Five Prisoners Executed in Isfahan and Rasht
Five prisoners were executed in Isfahan and Rasht for drug-related offenses, with a significant increase in executions reported in 2023. Protests against these executions are…
Further Delay in Payment of 17-Year-Old Claims of Retirees from a Telecommunications Company; Still Shrouded in Ambiguity
Retirees from the Iran Long-Distance Telecommunications Factory have not received their claims for 17 years, with recent promises leading to further delays. Approximately 1,300 retirees…
World Health Organization: The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Can Be 'Dangerous' for Low-Income Countries
The World Health Organization has warned that AI healthcare technologies could be dangerous for low-income countries, emphasizing the need for proper regulation and inclusion of…
Strike at 9 South Pars Refineries; Contract Workers in Oil-rich Regions Gather in Ahvaz
Workers at nine refineries in South Pars have gone on strike demanding better wages and working conditions, while contract workers in Ahvaz are protesting for…
Heavy Snow and Freezing Conditions in Various Parts of the U.S. Claim at Least 55 Lives
Severe winter weather in the U.S. has resulted in at least 55 deaths and widespread power outages, particularly affecting Tennessee and Oregon. The extreme conditions…
American Private Company's Lunar Rover Explodes in Earth's Atmosphere During Return from Space
Astrobotic's lunar rover exploded in Earth's atmosphere during its return from a failed mission to the Moon due to a fuel leak. The decision to…
Hundreds Protest in Support of Imprisoned Activist in Russia
Hundreds protested in Bashkortostan, Russia, in support of activist Fael Alsinov, who was sentenced to four years in prison for inciting ethnic hatred. The protests…
U.S. Congress Prevents Partial Federal Government Shutdown by Approving Short-Term Budget
The U.S. Congress passed a short-term budget to prevent a partial government shutdown, with bipartisan support despite opposition from hardline Republicans. This agreement allows for…
Film Review: 'I.S.S.'; War on Earth Disrupts Work at the Space Station
The film 'I.S.S.' explores the tensions between American and Russian astronauts in the backdrop of geopolitical conflicts, particularly the war in Ukraine. Directed by Gabriela…
Israeli Army: 'At least 40 Hamas militants' killed in one day
The Israeli army reported the killing of at least 40 Hamas militants in operations in southern Gaza amid escalating conflict. This follows a deadly attack…
Ice Storm in the Northwestern Pacific
An ice storm hit the Northwestern Pacific region of the U.S., affecting over 160 million Americans and causing widespread power outages and school closures. Major…
Ongoing Dispute Between Airlines and Government Agencies; Airplane Tickets Become Scarce Again
Domestic flight tickets in Iran have become scarce again due to a dispute between airlines and government agencies over pricing. Airlines have increased ticket prices…
Narges Mansouri Transferred from Evin Prison to Hospital After 23-Day Hunger Strike
Narges Mansouri, a political prisoner, was transferred to a hospital after a 23-day hunger strike protesting the seizure of her mother's house. She has warned…
Israeli Internal Security Agency Claims Islamic Jihad Operatives Trained in Iran
The Israeli Internal Security Agency claims that operatives of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad have been trained in Iran, based on information from a captured commander.…
Turkey Continues Attacks on Kurdish Militants in Iraq and Syria
Turkey has intensified its military operations against Kurdish militants in Iraq and Syria, claiming to have neutralized numerous targets following the deaths of Turkish soldiers.…
700,000 Toman Meat Offered in Tehran; Ministry of Agriculture: It’s for the 'Upper City'
The Iranian Ministry of Agriculture confirmed that red meat prices have reached 700,000 Toman per kilogram in certain areas of Tehran, particularly in upscale neighborhoods.…
Harris Urges Black Voters: Vote for Democrats to Protect American Rights Against Republicans
Kamala Harris called on Black voters to support Democrats in the upcoming presidential elections to safeguard American rights against Republicans. This plea comes as Biden's…
The 2023 Emmy Awards Finally Honor the Best Television Programs
The 75th Emmy Awards will be held on January 15, 2024, after delays caused by Hollywood strikes. Key nominees include 'Succession,' 'The Last of Us,'…
U.S. Defense Secretary Discharged from Hospital; Joe Biden Says He Still Trusts Him
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been discharged from the hospital after prostate cancer surgery and is recovering at home. President Joe Biden expressed his…
Britain Declares Hizb ut-Tahrir as a 'Terrorist' Group
Britain has declared Hizb ut-Tahrir, an Islamist group accused of anti-Semitism, as a terrorist organization. The ban will take effect pending parliamentary approval, and it…
Turkey Again Targets Water and Electricity Infrastructure in Kurdish Regions of Syria
Turkey has launched airstrikes on water and electricity infrastructure in Kurdish regions of northeastern Syria, impacting at least 10 cities. The Syrian Democratic Forces have…
Pope Again Calls for an End to War in Ukraine and Gaza
Pope Francis has reiterated his call for peace in Ukraine and Gaza, condemning war as a crime against humanity. He emphasized the need for global…
Inflation Reaches 'Death'; Funeral Costs Skyrocket
Inflation in Iran has dramatically increased funeral costs, making it difficult for families to afford the transportation of deceased loved ones. This situation reflects the…
Experts: The Mummies from Peru Are Not 'Extraterrestrial'
Experts have concluded that two mummies found in Peru, previously claimed to be extraterrestrial, are actually human-like dolls made from animal bones. This revelation comes…
US Ambassador to the UN: We oppose the resettlement of Palestinians outside Gaza
US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield firmly opposed Israeli proposals to resettle Palestinians outside Gaza during a UN Security Council meeting. She condemned the violence in the…
17% Increase in School Dropouts in Iran
Iran has seen a 17% increase in school dropouts, with over 911,000 students leaving education in the last academic year. The rise in dropouts is…
Australian Deputy Prime Minister: We Participated in Attacks on Houthis
Australia has confirmed its participation in attacks against Houthi positions in Yemen, aligning with US and UK military actions aimed at disrupting Houthi capabilities and…
NASA Selects Research Mission Team for Simulated Mars Journey; An Iranian in the Four-Member Team
NASA has selected a team for a simulated Mars mission, which includes Iranian scientist Kamak Abadi. The mission aims to study the effects of isolation…
Closure of 11 Businesses in Isfahan Due to Sale of Unconventional Foreign Clothing
The Isfahan police closed 11 businesses for selling foreign clothing deemed unconventional. This crackdown is part of a broader effort by the Iranian government to…
Report: About 10,000 Iranians Applied for Asylum in Germany in 2023
In 2023, around 10,000 Iranians applied for asylum in Germany, contributing to over 350,000 total applications in the country. This surge is attributed to increasing…
Chris Christie Withdraws from 2024 Republican Presidential Campaign
Chris Christie has withdrawn from the Republican presidential race for 2024, marking his second unsuccessful campaign after previously stepping aside in 2016 for Donald Trump.…
Narges Mohammadi Praises Roya Hashemti's 'Resistance'; The Whips That Struck You Were the Whips of Despotism on the Body of Freedom
Narges Mohammadi praised Roya Hashemti's resistance to mandatory hijab after Hashemti was sentenced to 74 lashes for her defiance. The incident has sparked widespread criticism…
Payman Abdi, a citizen from Paveh, dies hours after arrest
Payman Abdi, a 35-year-old citizen from Nosud, died shortly after being arrested by Iranian authorities, allegedly due to torture. His family faced threats from security…
Retired Educators Gather in Front of the Organization for Planning and Budget in Tehran
Retired educators in Iran protested in Tehran, demanding reforms to salary ranking laws and payment of arrears, expressing dissatisfaction with both the government and parliament.…
State of Emergency in Ecuador; Armed Attack on Television Station
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa declared a state of emergency after an armed attack on a television station, linked to powerful drug gangs. The incident is…
Special Working Group Meeting; Suicide Rates Among Resident Population Up to 5 Times Higher Than Other Groups
A special working group in Iran has reported alarming suicide rates among medical residents, which are 3.1 to 5 times higher than other groups. This…
Pentagon Reveals Reason for Austin's Hospitalization; Side Effects from Prostate Surgery and Urinary Infection
Lloyd Austin, the U.S. Secretary of Defense, underwent surgery for prostate cancer and faced complications leading to a hospitalization that the White House was unaware…
Retaliatory Attack by Ukrainian Hackers on a Russian Telecommunications Company
Ukrainian hackers retaliated against a cyberattack by Russia on Kyivstar by hacking a Russian internet provider, deleting significant data and causing internet outages in Moscow.…
South Korean Parliament Approves Bill to Ban Sale and Consumption of Dog Meat
The South Korean Parliament has passed a bill to ban the sale and consumption of dog meat, reflecting a significant shift in societal attitudes towards…
An American Citizen Arrested in Russia on Drug Charges
An American citizen, Robert Woodland, was arrested in Russia for attempting to produce and sell illegal drugs, facing a potential 20-year prison sentence. This incident…
Warning from the Iranian Psychiatric Association to Raisi: Collapse of the Health System Due to Resident Suicide Crisis
The Iranian Psychiatric Association has alerted President Raisi about the alarming suicide rates among medical residents, attributing it to socio-economic pressures and calling for immediate…
United Airlines' Initial Inspection of Grounded Boeing 737 Maxes Raises Concerns Over Technical Issues
United Airlines found loose bolts and other defects in its grounded Boeing 737 Max aircraft, raising concerns about systemic issues. The FAA has ordered inspections…
Shahla Lahiji, Iranian Historian and Publisher, Passes Away
Shahla Lahiji, an influential Iranian historian and the first female publisher in Iran, has passed away at 81 after a period of illness. She was…
Prince Reza Pahlavi: Khamenei and the Perpetrators of the 'Terrorist Crime' of Shooting Down the Ukrainian Airplane Will Be Held Accountable
Prince Reza Pahlavi condemned the downing of the Ukrainian airplane as a terrorist act and called for accountability for those responsible, particularly Ali Khamenei. The…
Tehran Lacks 'Quality of Life'; Capital of the Depressed
A report from Tehran Municipality reveals that 99.7% of residents feel depressed due to poor living conditions and lack of public spaces. This situation has…
Associated Press: US Congressional Leaders Reach Agreement on Federal Budget
US congressional leaders have reached a budget agreement that may prevent a government shutdown, focusing on spending limits for defense and domestic programs. Key figures…
Hospitals Will Be Devoid of 'Emergency Medicine' in Coming Years
The Iranian Emergency Medicine Association warns that hospitals may soon lack specialists in emergency medicine and other fields due to unfavorable working conditions and a…
Creative Arts Emmy Awards Ceremony Held; Barack and Michelle Obama Among Nominees
The Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony will take place in Los Angeles, featuring nominees including Barack and Michelle Obama. The event recognizes technical and artistic…
Government Unable to Control Price Increases; Live Cattle Prices Rise Again
The Iranian government is facing challenges in controlling rising meat prices, with live cattle prices increasing significantly. This has led to a situation where 35%…
French Foreign Minister: Gaza is Palestinian Territory and Its Future Does Not Depend on Israel
French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna asserted that Gaza is Palestinian territory and criticized Israeli ministers' calls for resettlement of Gazans. The U.S. also condemned these…
Difficult Times for Porters; 17 Porters Killed or Injured in 15 Days
In January 2023, 17 porters were killed or injured by Iranian military forces, highlighting the dangers faced by these individuals in border regions. The increase…
UN Forecasts Global Economy for 2024: 'We Are Still Not Out of the Danger Zone'
The UN has forecasted a decline in global economic growth from 2.7% in 2023 to 2.4% in 2024, citing ongoing global challenges. The report emphasizes…
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: Israeli Ministers' Statements on 'Forced Relocation' of Gaza Residents are Worrying
UN High Commissioner Volker Turk condemned Israeli ministers' calls for the forced relocation of Gaza residents, emphasizing their right to return home. The U.S. also…
US Reaction to ISIS Claiming Responsibility for Kerman Explosions: Our Assessment is the Same
The US State Department confirmed that ISIS claimed responsibility for the deadly Kerman explosions, labeling it a terrorist attack. Matthew Miller emphasized that the US…
Continued Efforts to Rescue Survivors of Deadly Earthquake in Japan
A deadly earthquake in Japan has resulted in at least 84 fatalities, with ongoing rescue efforts hampered by severe damage to infrastructure. Prime Minister Fumio…
Reuters: Russian Hackers Had Access to Ukraine's Telecommunications System for Months
Russian hackers infiltrated Ukraine's telecommunications system for months, causing significant disruptions and raising concerns about cybersecurity. This incident highlights vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure and serves…
Research Report: The Number of Quranic Institutions in the Islamic Republic Has Increased 18 Times in a Decade
A report reveals that the number of Quranic institutions in Iran has increased 18-fold over the past decade, highlighting a significant cultural push by the…
Floods and Snow Engulf Northwestern Europe
Northwestern Europe is currently facing severe weather conditions, including floods and heavy snowfall, following a recent Atlantic storm. Countries like France and Germany are experiencing…
Government Reduces Permissible Water Consumption Ceiling in Tehran
The Iranian government has reduced the permissible water consumption limit in Tehran due to ongoing drought and rising water consumption. Households exceeding the new limit…
Threat of Bombing Evacuates Several State Legislatures in the U.S.
Several U.S. state legislatures were evacuated due to bomb threat calls on Wednesday morning, with no explosives found. This incident follows a series of false…
Consequences of Drought and Economic Recession | Conversion of Pistachio Orchards to Charcoal Workshops; A Worker Falls into the Furnace
A worker died in Rafsanjan after falling into a charcoal furnace, highlighting the dangers of unsafe working conditions exacerbated by drought and economic recession in…
Reactions to the Release of 'Pink Turban': A Commissioned Documentary to Showcase 'Freedom' in Iran
The documentary 'Pink Turban' has sparked diverse reactions in Iran, with some viewing it as a government effort to showcase freedom by featuring women without…
Zartosht Ahmadi Raghb's Voice
Zartosht Ahmadi Raghb, a political prisoner, has released an audio statement criticizing the Iranian regime's actions against him and advocating for a boycott of the…
Leader of the Opposition Party in South Korea Attacked with a Knife
Lee Jae-myung, the leader of South Korea's opposition Democratic Party, was attacked with a knife while visiting Busan, resulting in a neck injury that required…
Ahmadreza Radan Announced the Increase of the 'Rapid Police' Motor Fleet
Ahmadreza Radan announced the addition of 1,000 motorcycles to the Tehran police fleet to enhance security amid rising protests. Critics argue this move is primarily…
Iran Cut Off from Iraqi Dollars; Currency Exchange with Iran Banned
Iraq has banned currency exchanges with Iran, severely restricting Iran's access to dollars. This new law, under U.S. pressure, complicates trade and currency supply for…
Decrease in Illegal Migrant Crossings through the English Channel in 2023; Iranians Second
In 2023, illegal crossings of the English Channel by asylum seekers decreased significantly, with Iranians being the second-largest group. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is focused…
A German-Turkish Suspect Arrested in Connection with Islamist Threats Against Cologne Cathedral
German authorities have arrested a fifth suspect connected to a threat against Cologne Cathedral, bringing the total to five. The suspects are believed to be…
Cultural Organizations' Reaction to the 1403 Budget Bill: Increased Pressure on Teachers and Retirees
Three cultural organizations in Iran criticized the 1403 budget bill for increasing pressure on teachers and retirees, highlighting the lack of funding for salary equalization…
Tsunami Warning in Japan Following 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake
Japan has issued a tsunami warning following a 7.6 magnitude earthquake in the Sea of Japan, particularly affecting Ishikawa and surrounding areas. This situation is…
Goodbye School; 930,000 Students Dropped Out in the Last Academic Year
In the 2022-2023 academic year, nearly 930,000 Iranian students dropped out of school, primarily due to economic hardships and early labor market entry for boys,…