September 2023
Turkey's Antalya Film Festival Canceled Due to Controversy Over Documentary on 2016 Coup
The Antalya Film Festival in Turkey was canceled due to controversy over a documentary about the 2016 coup attempt. The Turkish Ministry of Culture withdrew…
First Anniversary of Occupation of 4 Regions in Ukraine; Putin: They Wanted to Join Russia
Vladimir Putin claimed that residents of four Ukrainian regions annexed by Russia last year wanted to join Russia, despite widespread accusations of election fraud. The…
Moscow Format Meeting; Taliban: Collaborate with Us Instead of Providing Governance Models
The fifth Moscow Format meeting on Afghanistan took place in Kazan, Russia, where the Taliban's foreign minister urged regional cooperation instead of foreign governance models.…
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,'…
Trudeau Apologizes After Canadian Lawmakers Praise Former Nazi Soldier
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologized after lawmakers praised a former Nazi soldier, leading to the resignation of House Speaker Anthony Rota. This incident has…
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…
Speaker of Canada's House of Commons Announces Resignation After Inviting Nazi Soldier
Anthony Rota, Speaker of Canada's House of Commons, announced his resignation after inviting Yaroslav Hunka, a former Nazi soldier, to a parliamentary session honoring Ukraine's…
Ukraine Claims to Have Killed Russian Admiral in Missile Strike on Crimea
Ukraine claims to have killed Admiral Viktor Sokolov, the commander of the Russian Black Sea fleet, in a missile strike on Crimea, which also injured…
Kremlin Critic Journalist Transferred to Prison in Siberia
Vladimir Kara-Murza, a journalist and Kremlin critic, has been transferred to a high-security prison in Siberia after being sentenced to 25 years for treason. His…
Arash Mirahmadi, Iranian Actor, Passes Away
Arash Mirahmadi, a well-known Iranian actor and comedian, has passed away at the age of 52 after a battle with cancer and liver complications. His…
Renewed Meeting in Russia; 'Missile Program and Expansion of Military Cooperation' the Focus of Kim and Putin's Dialogue
Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin met in Russia to discuss military cooperation and North Korea's space programs amid the Ukraine war. This meeting is…
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…
North Korean Leader Heads to Russia for Talks with Putin
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is traveling to Russia to meet with President Vladimir Putin, with discussions likely centered on military cooperation and economic…
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…
Release of the Music Video 'Drunkenness on the Wet Rooftop'; Emad Ghavidel: My Goal is Cultural Awareness
Emad Ghavidel, an Iranian rapper, released a music video addressing the dangers of counterfeit alcoholic beverages affecting Iranian youth. The song aims to raise cultural…
Iranian Government Condemned to Pay Compensation to the Children of Abbas Amir-Entezam
A U.S. federal court has ordered the Iranian government to pay $19.5 million in damages for the torture of Abbas Amir-Entezam, a prominent political figure…
Joe Biden to Attend G20 Summit; Absence of Russian and Chinese Leaders
Joe Biden will attend the G20 summit in India, focusing on global cooperation despite the absence of key leaders Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. The…
Possible Visit of Kim to Russia; North Korean Leader to Meet with Putin
Kim Jong Un is expected to visit Russia to meet with Vladimir Putin, focusing on military cooperation amid the Ukraine conflict. The U.S. has urged…
Meeting of the Presidents of Turkey and Russia; Erdogan: Revival of the 'Grain Agreement' Will Soon Be Possible
Turkish President Erdogan met with Russian President Putin to discuss the revival of the Black Sea grain agreement, which is crucial for safe grain exports…
Israeli Foreign Minister's Visit to Bahrain; U.S. Fifth Fleet Commander Meets with Eli Cohen
Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen visited Bahrain to discuss maritime security with U.S. Fifth Fleet Commander Admiral Brad Cooper. This meeting highlights the ongoing collaboration…
The Islamic Republic Allocates 550 Billion Tomans for Arbaeen Infrastructure
The Iranian government has allocated 550 billion tomans for the infrastructure of this year's Arbaeen pilgrimage, amidst ongoing economic challenges and criticism regarding budget priorities.…