September 2023
Suspect in the Murder of Tupac Shakur, Famous American Rapper, Arrested After Nearly 30 Years
Duane Keith Davis, a former gang leader, has been arrested for the murder of Tupac Shakur nearly 30 years after the rapper's assassination in Las…
Anniversary of 'Bloody Friday in Zahedan'; Merchants Strike in Sistan and Baluchestan
On the anniversary of 'Bloody Friday' in Zahedan, protests and strikes occurred in various cities of Sistan and Baluchestan, with citizens demanding justice and confronting…
Ukraine Joins the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency
Ukraine has joined the Board of Governors of the IAEA, enhancing its role in international security and decision-making. President Zelensky emphasized Ukraine's commitment to nuclear…
U.S. Government Shutdown More Likely; Budget Proposal Rejected by Hardline Republicans in House of Representatives
Hardline Republicans in the U.S. House rejected a temporary funding proposal, increasing the likelihood of a government shutdown. This situation involves key political figures like…
Russian and Belarusian Athletes to Compete as Neutral Participants in the Paris 2024 Paralympics
The International Paralympic Committee has allowed Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutral participants in the Paris 2024 Paralympics despite ongoing criticism. This decision…
Mowlavi Abdolhamid on the Anniversary of 'Bloody Friday': Solve People's Problems to Achieve National Unity
Mowlavi Abdolhamid commemorated the first anniversary of the Bloody Friday massacre, calling for justice and national unity through addressing the people's grievances. He criticized the…
Fact-checking: Twitter Users Supporting the Kremlin Spread Fake Information
Pro-Russian Twitter users are spreading misinformation about the Ukraine war, claiming it is fabricated and that Western aid is being misused. An anonymous user, 'MyLordBibo,'…
Defense Ministers of Ukraine and France Commit to Cooperation on Weapons
Ukraine and France have pledged to enhance cooperation on weapons supply and joint production amidst ongoing conflict with Russia. This collaboration includes training for Ukrainian…
Barcelona Football Club Under Investigation for Alleged Bribery in Referee Case
Barcelona Football Club is under investigation for alleged bribery linked to the Spanish refereeing committee, amidst broader corruption inquiries. The case has gained attention following…
NATO Secretary General: Weapons Worth $2.5 Billion to be Provided to Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced that NATO members will provide $2.5 billion worth of weapons to Ukraine during a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky.…
Prince Reza Pahlavi: Those Responsible for the Massacre of Iran's Children in 'Bloody Friday of Zahedan' Will Be Punished
Prince Reza Pahlavi condemned the massacre of Baluch citizens during the 'Bloody Friday' incident in Zahedan, calling it an act of revenge by the Iranian…
Iran's Seventh Development Plan Faces Serious Challenges; Weaker than Previous Plans
The Iranian parliament is in conflict with the government over the approval of the Seventh Development Plan, which is criticized for being weak and unrealistic.…
Molavi Abdulhamid: The Solution to Iran's Problems Lies in 'Listening to the Majority's Demands'
Molavi Abdulhamid, the Sunni Friday prayer leader of Zahedan, called for the Iranian government to listen to the people's demands as a solution to the…
Participation of Afghan Female Athletes in Asian Games
A group of Afghan female athletes has gathered in Hangzhou, China, to participate in the Asian Games, despite fleeing their country due to Taliban restrictions…
Fire in Iraq Turns a Wedding into a Public Mourning
A deadly fire at a wedding in Nineveh, Iraq, has resulted in at least 114 deaths and 200 injuries, prompting a week of public mourning…
Alexei Navalny's Appeal Rejected by Court
Alexei Navalny's appeal against a 19-year prison sentence was rejected, leading to a potential total of over 30 years in prison. This ruling is seen…
The American Video Game Actors Guild Approves Possible Strike
The American Video Game Actors Guild has approved a potential strike due to demands for higher wages and better working conditions, following the expiration of…
The Smell of September: Astronomical Costs | Media Reports: Parents Pay for School Transport in Installments
Iranian families are facing skyrocketing school transport costs, with some parents forced to pay in installments due to financial strain. The Tehran City Council has…
Jamileh Alamolhoda's Claim: Many Were Killed in Protests, but in Defense of the Islamic Republic
Jamileh Alamolhoda, wife of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, claims that many protesters were killed in defense of the Islamic Republic, dismissing reports of 500 deaths…
Strike at Urmia Cement Factory; Protests Over Wages and Discrimination Between Workers and Managers
Workers at the Urmia Cement Factory have gone on strike due to insufficient wages and discrimination between their salaries and those of managers. The protests…
Women's Sports Ban Under Taliban Shadow; Afghanistan Has Two Sports Teams in Asian Games
The Asian Games in Hangzhou feature two Afghan teams, one entirely male due to the Taliban's ban on women's sports, and another representing Afghan athletes…
Introduction of 'Enemy' to the Oscars; Iranian-Swedish Director: I Proved That Life is a Realm of Possibilities
Sweden has nominated the Iranian-Swedish film 'Enemy' by Milad Alami for the Oscars, which tells the story of an Iranian wrestler seeking asylum in Sweden.…
Fire at Energy Resources Development Organization; Defense Ministry: Plastic Warehouse Caught Fire
A fire broke out in a battery manufacturing warehouse of the Energy Resources Development Organization in Tehran, but no casualties were reported. The Ministry of…
Update: Three Iranians Released from U.S. Prisons Have Accepted All Court Conditions
Three Iranians pardoned by the U.S. have accepted conditions to avoid legal action, including not committing further crimes and waiving claims against the U.S. government.…
Swedish Scientists Recover RNA from Extinct Tasmanian Tiger for the First Time
Swedish scientists have successfully recovered RNA from the extinct Tasmanian tiger for the first time, providing new insights into the genetic material of extinct species.…
Anniversary of Nika Shakeri Canceled Under Security Pressures; Nika's Mother: We Cannot Stand Against Oppression and Injustice Empty-Handed
The anniversary ceremony for Nika Shakeri, a teenage protester killed during the 2022 protests in Iran, was canceled due to government pressures on her family.…
Fact-Checking | Islamists' Misuse of Artificial Intelligence for 'Deepfake' Apocalyptic Narratives
A new report reveals that an Islamist network is using artificial intelligence to create deepfake videos promoting apocalyptic narratives, including a deepfake of Elon Musk.…
Release of the Protest Song 'Bi-Bateha'; Mehdi Shahnaazi: We Will Soon Be Free from the Tyrant of Our Time
Mehdi Shahnaazi released a protest song titled 'Bi-Bateha' on the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, criticizing the Iranian government's violent repression of protests. He expresses…
Yalda Moayeri's Account One Year After Arrest During Protests: I and 'Other Women' Were Sexually Assaulted
Yalda Moayeri, a photojournalist, disclosed that she and other women were sexually assaulted by government agents during protests in Iran last year. She has faced…
Economic Protests in Kermanshah and Kurdistan; Retirees: The Government's Work is the Plunder of the People's Money
Protests by retirees in Kermanshah and Kurdistan continue as they demand better pensions and respect for their rights. The protests highlight widespread dissatisfaction with government…
US Defense Secretary: Allied Countries Should Provide More Air Defense Systems to Ukraine
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin called on allied nations to supply more air defense systems to Ukraine during a meeting at Ramstein Air Base. This…
NATO Secretary General: We Must Prepare for a Long War in Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg emphasized the need to prepare for a prolonged conflict in Ukraine, warning that peace is unlikely if Ukraine ceases to…
U.S. National Security Advisor Meets with Chinese Foreign Minister
U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Malta, continuing high-level discussions that may lead to a meeting between…
Conflicting Reports on the Death of a Protester in Saqqez Due to Gunfire from Government Forces
Fardin Jafari, a protester injured by government gunfire in Saqqez, has reportedly died in the hospital, contradicting earlier reports of his recovery. The incident coincides…
Anniversary of Mahsa; US Deputy Secretary of State: The Islamic Republic has not learned from the protests
On the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, US Deputy Secretary of State Azra Zia criticized the Iranian regime for failing to learn from protests, highlighting…
24 Social Media Activists Arrested in Gilan on Charges of 'Inciting Public Disorder'
24 social media activists were arrested in Gilan, Iran, on charges of inciting public disorder. The Iranian government has intensified its crackdown on dissent, with…
Death Toll from Libya Floods Exceeds 11,000; UN: It Could Have Been Prevented
The death toll from catastrophic floods in Derna, Libya, has reached over 11,000, with more than 10,000 still missing. The disaster was exacerbated by the…
Pressure from the Islamic Republic on Families Seeking Justice; Ayda Rostami's Brother Arrested
Armin Rostami, brother of Ayda Rostami who was killed during protests, was arrested amid increasing pressure on families seeking justice in Iran. This comes as…
Cultivating Human Kidneys in Pig Embryos; Dr. Saidi: A Long Way to Producing 'Transplantable Organs'
Chinese scientists have successfully grown human kidneys in pig embryos, marking a significant advancement in organ transplantation. Dr. Reza Saidi Firouzabadi emphasizes that while this…
Zahra Rahnavard's Message to Bahareh Hedayat: 'Religious Despotism' Will Not Last with 'National Cohesion'
Zahra Rahnavard urged Bahareh Hedayat to end her hunger strike, emphasizing national unity against religious despotism. Hedayat has been on hunger strike for over two…
Abdul Fadl Ghadiani: The Next Waves of the Movement Will Overthrow the 'Corrupt Islamic Republic System'
Abdul Fadl Ghadiani, a political activist, asserts that the Iranian people's movement against the Islamic Republic will eventually succeed in overthrowing Ali Khamenei. He highlights…
Transfer of Bahareh Hedayat to Prison; Request from Mahsa Amini's Mother and 21 Political Prisoners to End Hunger Strike
Bahareh Hedayat, a political prisoner, is on her thirteenth day of hunger strike, protesting government repression and the death of fellow prisoner Javad Rouhi. Her…
Frank Rubio Breaks Record for Longest Duration of an American Astronaut in Space
Frank Rubio has set a new record for the longest time an American astronaut has spent in space, surpassing the previous record on September 11.…
Education International Calls for Immediate Release of All Imprisoned Teachers in the Islamic Republic
Education International has called for the immediate release of all imprisoned teachers in Iran, particularly highlighting the deteriorating health of Jafar Ebrahimi, who has been…
Reactions Continue; A University of Tehran Professor Speaks of 'Threat to Iran', Another Professor Talks of 'Dying' After Dismissal
Recent dismissals of professors at Iranian universities, particularly those critical of the government, have sparked significant backlash. Professors Abbas Kazemi and Hossein Akhani have voiced…
The Consequences of the 'Forbidden Kiss' Finally Forced Rubiales to Resign
Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Football Federation, resigned following backlash from kissing player Jenni Hermoso during the 2023 Women's World Cup award ceremony.…
The Anniversary of Pouya Bakhtiari's Birth Held with Expressions of 'Hope' for a 'Rebirth of Iran'
A memorial for Pouya Bakhtiari, a protester killed in 2019, was held on the eve of Mahsa Amini's death anniversary, attended by family and activists.…
Benjamin Netanyahu: Israel is at the 'Center' of an Unprecedented Project Connecting Asia to Europe
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel is central to a new G20 project connecting Asia to Europe, which includes significant infrastructure developments. The…
Empress Farah Pahlavi on the Anniversary of Mahsa Amini: Let's Unite to Keep the 'Flame of Revolution' Alive
Empress Farah Pahlavi commemorated Mahsa Amini's death, urging unity to sustain the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' revolution. She emphasized the importance of collective action against oppression…
Central Bank Governor Announces Removal of Dollar from 'Tourism Transactions' with Regional Countries
The Central Bank of Iran plans to eliminate the use of the dollar in tourism transactions with regional countries, starting with the Arbaeen pilgrimage. This…
Twelve Art Associations Protest the Dismissal of Professors; Criticism and Protest Do Not Deserve Punishment
Twelve art associations in Iran have protested against the dismissal of professors and called for an end to violent actions and the creation of a…
Human Rights Watch: Taliban Committed 'Crimes Against Humanity' in Afghanistan
Human Rights Watch has accused the Taliban of committing crimes against humanity through gender-based persecution of women and girls in Afghanistan since their takeover in…
Scientists Grow Artificial Embryo Models Without Sperm, Egg, or Womb
Scientists at the Weizmann Institute have successfully created artificial embryo models from stem cells without using sperm, eggs, or a womb, growing them for up…
Whipping Sentence for Engineer Opposing Mandatory Hijab; Zainab Kazemi: I Am Not Ashamed of My Call for Justice
Zainab Kazemi, an engineer and protester against mandatory hijab, has been sentenced to 74 lashes for 'offending public morality' after removing her hijab during an…
Increased Pressures Ahead of Mahsa's Anniversary; Reza Norouzi and Hossein Hosseinpour Arrested
Reza Norouzi and Hossein Hosseinpour were arrested in Iran as authorities increase pressure on human rights activists ahead of the first anniversary of Mahsa Amini's…
Prince Reza Pahlavi on the Eve of Mahsa Amini's Anniversary: Iran's Pain and Healing Have National Dimensions
Prince Reza Pahlavi called for national unity and action on the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, emphasizing the need for collective healing and revolution against…
Google Says All Political Advertisers Must Disclose Use of AI Tools
Google has announced that starting in November, all political advertisers must disclose their use of AI tools in their ads. This is the first requirement…
Moderna: New Vaccine Effective Against Newly Emerged Highly Mutated COVID Variant
Moderna announced that its updated COVID vaccine is effective against the new variant BA.2.86, which has raised concerns of a new wave of infections. The…
Britain Approves Updated COVID-19 Vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech
Britain has approved an updated COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech to target the 'XBB 1.5' variant. This vaccine is authorized for individuals six months…
Continued Consequences of the Controversial Kiss; Spain's Women's National Football Team Coach Fired
Jorge Vilda, coach of Spain's women's football team, was fired following the controversial kiss incident involving Luis Rubiales and player Jenni Hermoso. This incident has…
Israel Officially Opens Embassy in Bahrain
Israel has officially opened its embassy in Bahrain, three years after normalizing relations under the Abraham Accords. This move, led by Foreign Minister Eli Cohen,…
Ukrainian Defense Minister Submits Resignation to Parliament
Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov has resigned, marking a significant shift in the defense sector amid ongoing conflicts with Russia. President Zelensky has proposed Rustem…
Claim by a Media Outlet in Iran; A 'Famous' Mourner Becomes a Professor at the University of Tehran
Saeed Hadadian, a prominent mourner, has been appointed as a professor at the University of Tehran amid a trend of expelling critical faculty members. This…
One Day After Clashes in Tel Aviv; Netanyahu Calls for the Expulsion of Eritrean Migrants from Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for the immediate expulsion of Eritrean migrants following violent clashes in Tel Aviv. This issue has been a…
Netanyahu: Disclosure of Israeli Foreign Minister's Meeting with Libyan Counterpart Was Not Beneficial
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu criticized the disclosure of a secret meeting between Foreign Minister Eli Cohen and Libyan counterpart Najla Mangoush, which led to her…
Clashes between Kurds, Arabs, and Turkmen in Kirkuk leave four dead; security forces deployed
Clashes in Kirkuk between Kurds, Arabs, and Turkmen resulted in at least four deaths and numerous injuries, prompting the Iraqi government to deploy security forces.…
Doubling of Medical Migration; Medical Council: Iran Exports Doctors to Five Continents
The migration of Iranian doctors has doubled since before the pandemic, with many seeking better economic conditions abroad. The Medical Council highlights the quality of…
Minister of Education Compares School Fees to 'Buying Luxury Cars'
The Iranian Minister of Education faced backlash for comparing school tuition fees to buying luxury cars, sparking criticism from media and social media users. This…
Former Owner of Fulham Football Club and Father of Princess Diana's 'Love Partner' Passes Away
Mohamed Al-Fayed, the former owner of Fulham Football Club and father of Dodi Fayed, passed away at 94. His life was marked by the tragic…
Concerns Raised Over 'Gender Apartheid' in Iran; Experts Say the Foundation of the Islamic Republic is Based on 'Apartheid'
UN human rights experts have labeled Iran's 'Hijab and Chastity' law as a form of gender apartheid, with activists asserting that the entire legal framework…
The U.S. Participates in the Joint Military Exercise 'Bright Star' in Egypt
The U.S. is participating in the 'Bright Star' military exercise in Egypt alongside Egyptian and allied forces from September 9 to 23. This exercise aims…
Setareh Saidi, wife of renowned Iranian singer and musician Bijan Mortazavi, passes away
Setareh Saidi, the wife of renowned Iranian musician Bijan Mortazavi, passed away following brain surgery in Turkey. Her death has prompted condolences from various artists…