June 2023
The Passing of Farimah Farjami; 'Mahmanir' Joins 'Mother', 'Jalaluddin', and 'Mohammad Ibrahim'
Farimah Farjami, a celebrated Iranian actress known for her role in 'Mother', passed away after a prolonged illness. Her contributions to Iranian cinema and television…
Zelensky Orders Strengthening Ukrainian Forces at Belarus Border
Ukrainian President Zelensky has ordered military reinforcements along the Belarus border following the arrival of Wagner leader Prigozhin in Belarus. This move comes amid ongoing…
French Council of State: Football Federation has the right to ban hijab in women's competitions
The French Council of State ruled that the Football Federation can ban hijabs in women's competitions, igniting debates on secularism in France. This decision follows…
Cancer Research Agency: Artificial Sweetener in Diet Sodas 'Probably Carcinogenic'
The International Agency for Research on Cancer is set to label aspartame, a common artificial sweetener in diet sodas, as 'probably carcinogenic'. This decision is…
Two Iranian Women Invited to Join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited two Iranian artists, Zar Amir-Ebrahimi and Ansiyeh Maleki, to join its ranks. This reflects the…
Trial of Kevin Spacey Begins on Sexual Assault Charges; Prison or Return to Hollywood
Kevin Spacey's trial for sexual assault charges has commenced in London, with potential outcomes ranging from imprisonment to a return to Hollywood. The allegations date…
Harsh Criticism from a Cleric Against Khamenei: With This Economic Situation, the Clergy's Turban Will Be Trampled
Shahabuddin Haeri Shirazi, a cleric and son of a former Friday prayer leader, criticized Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei for his policies and the suppression of…
Revelation of 'Stock Market Rent' in Favor of 'The Better Ones'; Minister of Economy: Government Secretariat Made a Mistake
A recent revelation of stock market manipulation in Iran has led to significant losses for shareholders, with the Minister of Economy attributing the issue to…
Olivia Chow Elected as First Chinese-Canadian Mayor
Olivia Chow has been elected as Toronto's first Chinese-Canadian mayor, promising to focus on accountability and affordability. She won with 37.2% of the vote, ahead…
Meeting of Members of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee with Netanyahu
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant to discuss U.S. support for Israel and…
Elnaz Norouzi, Iranian Actress in Bollywood and Hollywood: We Must Be the Voice of Protesters Inside the Country
Elnaz Norouzi, an Iranian actress in Bollywood and Hollywood, emphasizes the importance of supporting Iranian protesters and expresses her solidarity with women and youth in…
New Research: The Role of Genes in Weakening Astronauts' Immune Systems
New research from the University of Ottawa reveals that space travel decreases the expression of certain genes in astronauts' white blood cells, weakening their immune…
Allocation of $40 Billion for Affordable and Reliable High-Speed Internet Access for Americans
The Biden administration has allocated over $40 billion to ensure all Americans have access to affordable and reliable high-speed internet by 2030. This initiative aims…
Bipartisan Delegation from the House Armed Services Committee Meets with Israeli Defense Minister
A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation met with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant to discuss defense cooperation and the Iranian nuclear threat. This meeting underscores the…
Troublesome Trip of Tehran's Mayor; Belgian Foreign Minister May Resign Under Pressure from Representatives
Belgian Foreign Minister Hajia Lhabib faces potential resignation due to backlash over granting a visa to Tehran's Mayor Alireza Zakani, known for his repressive actions…
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture; Biden: Torture is Illegal and Immoral
On June 26, President Biden marked the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, condemning torture as illegal and immoral. He urged the international…
Iran's U-17 Football Team Qualifies for World Cup in Indonesia
Iran's U-17 football team has qualified for the World Cup by defeating Yemen in the Asian Cup quarterfinals. The team's goalkeeper, Arash Shakouri, played a…
Criticism from Etemad Newspaper on a Regulation Approved by Khamenei: Exemption for Soldiers with 4 Children is 'Extremism'
The Etemad newspaper criticized a new military service exemption for soldiers with four or more children, labeling it as 'extremism.' The regulation, approved by Supreme…
New US Intelligence Report on the Origin of COVID-19; Laboratory Leak Hypothesis Not Yet Ruled Out
A new US intelligence report suggests that the origin of COVID-19 remains uncertain, with both laboratory leak and natural spillover hypotheses still under consideration. President…
What Do We Know About the Wagner Group? The Most Serious Challenge to Putin's Long Reign
Yevgeny Prigozhin, commander of the Wagner Group, has declared a rebellion against Russia's military leadership, claiming control of Rostov-on-Don. Putin has labeled the actions as…
Russia in Crisis; Chechen Leader Issues Warning to Wagner Commander
Ramzan Kadyrov has pledged Chechen forces to suppress Yevgeny Prigozhin's rebellion against the Russian military. Prigozhin has accused Defense Minister Shoigu of betrayal, leading to…
Wagner Group Claims Control of Rostov; Putin Addresses the Nation
The Wagner Group, led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, has claimed control of Rostov, prompting a strong response from President Putin who accused him of treason. This…
Unrest in the Kremlin on Friday Night; Wagner Commander Accuses Defense Minister of Treason and Marches Toward Moscow
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the commander of the Wagner Group, has declared war on the Kremlin after accusing Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu of betrayal and causing the…
Release of the Music Video 'Chaos'; Niloufar Azar: This Song Narrates 'Separation and Distance'
Niloufar Azar, an Iranian singer in Canada, has released a music video for her new song 'Chaos', which explores themes of separation and distance. The…
Titanic Director: The Tragic Fate of Titanic and Titan Due to Ignoring Warnings
James Cameron commented on the deaths of Titan passengers, linking their fate to the Titanic's tragic sinking due to ignored warnings. He expressed regret for…
International Yoga Day at the United Nations; Indian Prime Minister Calls for 'One Earth, One Family, One Future'
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated International Yoga Day at the UN, calling for global unity and cooperation. This event coincides with his diplomatic visit…
Baku Rejects Armenia's Request for Guarantees for Armenians
Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister rejected Armenia's request for special security guarantees for Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh, asserting they are adequately protected. This rejection comes amid ongoing tensions…
American Journalist Remains Detained; US Ambassador Criticizes Russia's 'Hostage Diplomacy'
Evan Gershkovich, an American journalist, remains in detention in Russia after a court denied his request for temporary release on espionage charges. The US ambassador…
New HIV Statistics; Dr. Alai: 'Iran is below the global target'
The Iranian Ministry of Health reports a significant underestimation of HIV cases, with Dr. Arash Alai highlighting that actual numbers may be three times higher…
Judge Orders Trump's Lawyers: Do Not Release Documents Related to Classified Records Investigation
A federal judge has prohibited Donald Trump's lawyers from releasing documents related to the investigation of classified records. Trump, facing multiple legal challenges, including federal…
Loans for Non-Payment; Money Spraying from the People's Pockets
The Iranian government is increasing housing loan ceilings to address housing inflation, but concerns about repayment and accessibility remain. Critics highlight the burden of high…
Controversial Visa for Zakani and Russians; 'It's Time for the Belgian Foreign Minister to Resign'
Belgian Foreign Minister Hojjat Al-Habib faces calls for resignation after granting visas to Iranian and Russian delegations shortly after a controversial prisoner exchange. The situation…
Controversy Over the Presence of 'Terrorist Basij' in Brussels; Belgian Official Resigns After Inviting Zakani
Pascal Smets, a Brussels official, resigned after facing backlash for inviting Tehran's mayor, Alireza Zakani, to Brussels. The invitation sparked protests from the Iranian community…
Protesters in Serbia Demand the Resignation of the President
Protests in Serbia have erupted following recent mass shootings, with tens of thousands demanding the resignation of President Aleksandar Vučić and other officials. Protesters accuse…
A Spanish Organization Rescues 117 Refugees in the Mediterranean Sea
A Spanish charity, Open Arms, rescued 117 migrants from an unsafe boat in the Mediterranean after a recent tragedy claimed at least 78 lives. This…
UN: Sudan War Has Displaced One Million Children
The ongoing conflict in Sudan has displaced over one million children, with UNICEF highlighting the dire humanitarian situation. Key figures involved are Abdel Fattah al-Burhan…
Mahmanir Nadim, Iranian Singer Residing in Brazil: We Must Expose This 'Child-Killing' Government
Mahmanir Nadim, an Iranian singer in Brazil, calls for global awareness of the Iranian regime's human rights abuses, particularly against women. She emphasizes the importance…
Miller: Preventing Iran from Acquiring Nuclear Weapons Remains a Priority for the Biden Administration
Matthew Miller, the U.S. State Department spokesperson, reaffirmed that preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons is a top priority for the Biden administration. He outlined…
Nazila Maroufian Fired Due to Her Account of 'Special Forces Encounter' from Her Workplace
Nazila Maroufian, a journalist previously imprisoned for interviewing Mahsa Amini's father, was fired from her new newspaper job after revealing her experience of harassment by…
Trump to Face Court for Charges of 'Retaining Classified Documents'
Donald Trump is set to face court on charges related to mishandling classified documents, marking the first time a former U.S. president has faced federal…
Navid Negahban Talks to Voice of America About the Killing of Imad Mughniyeh in the Series 'Beirut Ghosts'
The series 'Beirut Ghosts' depicts the assassination of Imad Mughniyeh, a Hezbollah commander, and has generated significant online reactions. Iranian artist Navid Negahban plays a…
Denial of Government Supporters' Media Reports; Real Estate Union Member: Prices Have Not Decreased, Transactions Have Reached Minimum
A member of the Tehran Real Estate Union has denied reports of decreasing housing prices, stating that transactions have plummeted and the market is in…
The U.S. Calls for International Cooperation to Combat the 'Global Problem' of Child Labor
The U.S. has called for international cooperation to combat child labor, highlighting the alarming statistic of 80 million children engaged in hazardous work. This initiative…
Iran Claims on 'Indirect Nuclear Talks'; Kanani: We Seek the Same JCPOA
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanani stated that ongoing indirect negotiations with the U.S. are based on the original JCPOA agreement, rejecting any notion of…
Silvio Berlusconi, Former Prime Minister of Italy, Passes Away at 86
Silvio Berlusconi, the former Prime Minister of Italy, died at 86 due to leukemia and a lung infection. He was a significant figure in Italian…
Instagram Farewell of Voria Ghafouri; 'I Wanted to Say Goodbye in Normal Conditions at the Stadium'
Voria Ghafouri, a prominent Iranian footballer, announced his retirement via Instagram after being denied entry to a stadium for his farewell. He expressed gratitude to…
Execution of 142 People in Iran in One Month; Human Rights Organization: Unprecedented
Iran has executed at least 142 people in May alone, marking a significant increase in state-sanctioned killings as part of a crackdown on dissent. Human…
Ukrainian President Confirms Counteroffensive Against Russian Forces
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed ongoing counteroffensive actions against Russian forces, expressing optimism about the morale of Ukrainian defenders. Heavy fighting continues in eastern Ukraine,…
Release of the Music Video 'Morning'; Shahab Baradaran: This Work is Created in Harmony with Freedom-Seeking Youth of Iran
Shahab Baradaran has released a music video for his song 'Morning', created in solidarity with Iranian youth protesting against the regime's violent repression. The song…
24-Hour Ceasefire in Sudan; US and Saudi Arabia Warn Warring Parties
A 24-hour ceasefire in Sudan began on June 10 amid ongoing civil war, with the US and Saudi Arabia warning that they will withdraw from…
Sudan Designates UN Envoy as 'Unwelcome Element'
Sudan's Foreign Ministry has declared the UN envoy an 'unwelcome element' following accusations of bias from army leader General Burhan. This comes amid ongoing violent…
Consultations to Strengthen US-UK Relations; Biden and Sunak Met at the White House
US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met to strengthen economic ties and discuss the Ukraine war, among other issues. This meeting…
Senior American Senator Calls for Increased Efforts to Address Consequences of Fires in Canada
Senator Chuck Schumer has called for increased U.S. efforts to combat air pollution from wildfires in Canada, urging for doubled relief forces. The wildfires have…
Scientists Discover the 'Lost World' in Rocks Over 1.6 Billion Years Old
Scientists have discovered ancient fossilized remnants in rocks over 1.6 billion years old, shedding light on the first known predators on Earth, which were primitive…
Destruction of Dam in Ukraine; 600 Square Kilometers of Kherson Region Submerged
The Kakhovka Dam in southern Ukraine has been destroyed, leading to severe flooding that has submerged 600 square kilometers in the Kherson region and forced…
Final Version of the 'Hijab and Chastity Bill'; Employee Rights Reduced for Violating Mandatory Hijab
The Iranian government has finalized a bill imposing strict penalties for violations of the mandatory hijab, including salary deductions for employees and fines for individuals.…
Pope Undergoes Surgery; Leader of the World's Catholics Operated on Due to Bowel Obstruction
Pope Francis underwent surgery for a bowel obstruction on June 7, 2023, and will remain in the hospital for a few days. This surgery is…
Gavkhouni Wetland in Isfahan Completely Dries Up
The Gavkhouni Wetland in Isfahan has completely dried up, with only a small portion remaining moist. Environmental officials attribute this to ineffective water management policies…
Chinese Communist Party Tracked Hong Kong Protesters Through Data
A former ByteDance executive has accused the Chinese Communist Party of using company data to track Hong Kong protesters. This raises significant concerns about data…
Reza Koushkinajad, former Army member, arrested again at Mansoureh Sagvand's funeral
Reza Koushkinajad, a former army member dismissed for supporting protests, was arrested again during a funeral. His brother reported the arrest, stating no prior notice…
Israel's Reaction to the Unveiling of 'Fattah': We Always Have a Better Response to Counter the Bluster of Israel's Enemies
Israel's Defense Minister responded to Iran's claim of developing a hypersonic missile, asserting Israel's capability to counter such threats. The U.S. also reiterated its commitment…
Exclusive; U.S. Reaction to Iran's Embassy Reopening in Saudi Arabia: We Have Long Been Advocates of Diplomacy
The U.S. has expressed support for Iran's reopening of its embassy in Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in reducing regional tensions.…
Criticism from the Secretary of the Promotion of Virtue Headquarters on the Hijab Bill: It Lacks Practical Fieldwork, Only Focused on Criminal Law
The Secretary of the Promotion of Virtue Headquarters criticized the new 'Hijab and Chastity' bill for its lack of practical fieldwork and reliance solely on…
Ukrainian Strategic Industries Minister: The Closure of Several Shelters in Kyiv is Unbelievable
Ukrainian officials discovered that nearly half of Kyiv's shelters were closed or unsuitable for use after a deadly airstrike, prompting public outrage. President Zelensky ordered…
Germany Deploys Two Ships Amid Tensions Between Beijing and Taipei
Germany's Defense Minister announced the deployment of two ships to the Indian Ocean and Pacific in 2024 amid rising tensions between China and Taiwan. This…
Identification of 1506 Government Assets for 'Barter' in the Framework of 'Asset Generation'; Critics: It's a Plunder of Public Assets
The Iranian Privatization Organization has identified 1506 surplus assets for barter under a new asset generation plan aimed at completing unfinished projects. Critics, including economic…
Biden Signs U.S. Government Debt Ceiling Bill
President Joe Biden signed a bill to suspend the U.S. government's debt limit until January 2025, preventing a potential economic crisis. This legislation resulted from…
Continued Protests by Wheat Farmers Over Purchase Prices; Ministry of Agriculture Calls for More Financial Resources
Wheat farmers in Iran are protesting the government's fixed purchase price of 15,000 tomans per kilogram, demanding an increase to 17,000 tomans. The Ministry of…
Release of the Album 'Being' by Siavash Behbahani; Describing a 'Turbulent Society on the Brink of Explosion'
Siavash Behbahani has released his new album 'Being', which features experimental and socially conscious music. The album reflects the current turbulent social conditions in Iran…
Exclusive Interview with Kamran Ghaderi After His Release: I Hope Other Prisoners Will Be Freed Too
Kamran Ghaderi, a dual Iranian-Austrian citizen, was released from an Iranian prison after seven and a half years and expressed mixed emotions about his freedom.…
Zelensky Emphasizes Ukraine's Readiness for Counteroffensive Against Russia: We Will Succeed
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Ukraine's readiness to launch a counteroffensive against Russian forces to reclaim occupied territories. He expressed confidence in Ukraine's success but…
Amnesty International: Drug-related Executions in Iran Have Tripled
Amnesty International reports that drug-related executions in Iran have tripled this year, with 173 executions since January. The organization criticizes the lack of fair trials…
Israeli Defense Minister Says 'If Necessary, We Will Act Directly Against Iran's Threats'
Israeli officials, including Defense Minister Gallant and Prime Minister Netanyahu, have expressed heightened concerns over Iran's nuclear capabilities, suggesting that Israel may take direct action…
Messages from the President and Secretary of State of the United States in Commemoration of 'National Immigrant Heritage Month'
President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued messages celebrating National Immigrant Heritage Month, emphasizing the contributions of immigrants to American society and…
Blinken's Message for Pride Month: Acceptance and Respect for LGBTQ+ Individuals Strengthen Us
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued a statement for Pride Month emphasizing equality and respect for LGBTQ+ individuals, linking it to the historical Stonewall…
Navid Negahban and Elnaz Norouzi Discuss Their Experience in the Action Film 'Kandahar' with Voice of America
The film 'Kandahar,' featuring Gerard Butler and Iranian actors Navid Negahban and Elnaz Norouzi, has begun screening in the U.S. The film portrays the story…
Olivier Vandecasteele after returning to Belgium: Let's strive for the freedom of other hostages
Olivier Vandecasteele, a Belgian aid worker imprisoned in Iran, has returned to Belgium after being exchanged for Assadollah Assadi. He expressed gratitude for the support…
Republican Senators in the U.S. Seek Sanctions Against Taliban for 'Human Rights Violations'
A group of Republican senators in the U.S. is drafting a bill to impose strict sanctions on the Taliban due to human rights violations. Senator…