August 2024
Polio Vaccination Campaign Begins in Gaza
A polio vaccination campaign has commenced in Gaza following the first reported case in 25 years. The World Health Organization facilitated this effort with a…
Iranian Paralympic Champion Receives Medal from Jackie Chan
Zahra Rahimi, a 15-year-old Iranian athlete, won a silver medal in para-taekwondo at the 2024 Paralympic Games, receiving her medal from Jackie Chan. This achievement…
World Health Organization Reports Pause in Gaza War for Polio Vaccination
The World Health Organization announced that a temporary ceasefire has been agreed upon by Israel and Hamas to allow for polio vaccinations in Gaza, following…
Reyhaneh Ebrahimvandi Sentenced to Two Semesters of Academic Suspension for 'Creating Disturbance'
Reyhaneh Ebrahimvandi, a student at Alzahra University, has been suspended for two semesters due to her protests against the imprisonment of student activists and questioning…
Islamic Republic's Push for Greater Restrictions on Cyberspace; Behdarvand Urges Ministers to Implement Khamenei's 'Order'
Ali Khamenei has called for increased restrictions on cyberspace in Iran, prompting government officials to implement his directives for better management. This push for control…
Paris Hosts the First Paralympic Games Starting Today
The 17th Paralympic Games commence in Paris today, featuring 4,400 athletes from 184 countries. The event is significant for showcasing the values of inclusivity and…
Campaign 'Tuesdays No to Execution' Expands with Involvement of Prisoners from 'Greater Tehran': The Government of Behdarvand is a 'Cabinet of Suppression and Execution'
The 'Tuesdays No to Execution' campaign, initiated by political prisoners in Iran, has gained support from prisoners in Greater Tehran and two Italian parliament members.…
Abdulkarim Hosseinzadeh, Sunni Representative, Appointed as Deputy to Behdar
Abdulkarim Hosseinzadeh has been appointed as the Deputy President for Rural Development by Masoud Behdar, marking the first time a Sunni has held such a…
Islamic Association of Students at Sharif University Calls for Reinstatement of Dismissed Professors
The Islamic Association of Students at Sharif University has called for the reinstatement of dismissed professors, criticizing the ongoing trend of 'purifying' the university. The…
Iraqi's Threat Again: Iran's Response to Israel is Inevitable
Abbas Araqchi, Iran's new Foreign Minister, has reiterated that Iran's response to Israel over the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is certain and will…
White House Reports on Biden and Harris's Negotiation with Netanyahu Regarding Ceasefire in Gaza
The White House has reported that President Biden and Vice President Harris engaged in discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu about a ceasefire in Gaza…
Mother of Nafas Hajisharif Claims They Have Filed Complaints Against 'Noor Plan' Officers in Five Judicial and Security Authorities, Yet No Results
Maryam Abbasi, mother of Nafas Hajisharif, has filed multiple complaints against police officers involved in her daughter's violent arrest under the 'Noor Plan,' but has…
Ceasefire Negotiations in Gaza; Blinken Travels to Egypt and Qatar
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on a diplomatic mission in the Middle East to negotiate a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of…
Blinken Announces Netanyahu's Agreement to Ceasefire in Gaza; 'Cairo Negotiations This Week'
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that Israel has accepted a new ceasefire proposal for Gaza and the release of hostages, with negotiations set…
The Price of Coins and Currency Rates in Iran Rise Again
The prices of coins and the dollar rate in Iran have risen significantly, attributed to superstitions and a bleak outlook on peace negotiations regarding Gaza.…
An 'Arab-Israeli' Man Shot Dead in Istanbul
An Arab-Israeli businessman named Abdul Qadir Ans was shot dead in Istanbul, with two others injured. Initial speculation suggested possible Israeli involvement, but police later…
Hamas and Islamic Jihad Claim Responsibility for 'Suicide Operation' in Tel Aviv
Hamas and Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for a failed suicide bombing in Tel Aviv, threatening further attacks and escalating tensions in the region. The incident…
First Session of the Islamic Consultative Assembly Concludes for 'Qualification Review' of Proposed Ministers; Pezeshkian: Consultations Were Conducted at a High Level
The first session of the Iranian parliament to review the proposed cabinet of Masoud Pezeshkian took place, where he defended his ministers and emphasized the…
Two Hamas Commanders Killed in Israeli Attack on Jenin Camp
Israel conducted a drone strike in the Jenin camp, killing two Hamas commanders, Raft Dawasi and Ahmad Abu Ara, who were implicated in recent terrorist…
Review of Proposed Ministers' Plans Begins in Parliament; Pezeshkian Says Government Will Adhere to Khamenei's Policies
The Iranian parliament began reviewing the plans of 19 proposed ministers by Massoud Pezeshkian, who emphasized adherence to Khamenei's policies. Despite facing criticism, Pezeshkian defended…
Molavi Abdulhamid: The list introduced by Pezeshkian is not a national unity cabinet
Molavi Abdulhamid criticized the proposed ministerial list by President Pezeshkian, highlighting public dissatisfaction and the lack of representation for Sunnis and women. This criticism reflects…
The Patchwork Quilt of the Cabinet
The ninth episode of Cafe Farda covers a variety of topics including hybrid cars, tribal traditions, and comments from Iranian officials. The discussion highlights the…
Allegations of Using Palestinian Civilians as 'Human Shields' by the Israeli Army
An NGO and Haaretz report that Israeli soldiers are allegedly using Palestinian civilians as human shields in the Gaza conflict, a practice they claim has…
Death of Palestinian Twin Infants on Birth Certificate Issuance Day Due to Israeli Attack
A Palestinian man, Mohammad Abulqosman, lost his twin infants, wife, and mother-in-law in an Israeli attack shortly after receiving their birth certificates. This tragic event…
Borrell Accuses Israeli Minister of 'Incitement to War Crimes'
Josep Borrell, the EU's foreign policy chief, has threatened sanctions against Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for inciting war crimes through their statements…
The Paris Olympics Concluded with the United States Leading the Medal Table
The Paris 2024 Olympics concluded with the United States leading the medal count, followed by China, Japan, Australia, and France. The event highlighted the U.S.'s…
Central Bank Announces Financial Resources for Pharmaceutical Companies Following Medicalian's Order
The Central Bank of Iran has announced the allocation of financial resources to pharmaceutical companies in response to a government directive amid growing criticism of…
Israeli Finance Minister Criticizes White House: Respect Israeli Democracy
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich criticized the U.S. for not respecting Israeli democracy in security matters after the White House warned against extremist interference in…
At least 40 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in the deaths of at least 40 Palestinians, with significant casualties reported in refugee camps and schools. The ongoing…
As the Gaza War Enters Its Eleventh Month, Israel Promises to Eliminate Yahya Sinwar
Israel has vowed to eliminate Yahya Sinwar, the new Hamas leader, as the Gaza war continues into its eleventh month. This comes amid preparations for…
Bronze Medal at the Olympics for Mobina Nematizadeh
Mobina Nematizadeh won a bronze medal in women's taekwondo at the 2024 Olympics, marking the second Olympic medal for Iranian women. Following her victory, the…
UN Internal Investigation: 9 UNRWA Employees May Be Involved in October 15 Attacks
The UN concluded an internal investigation suggesting that 9 out of 19 Palestinian employees of UNRWA may have been involved in the October 15 attacks…
Australian Prime Minister Criticizes Iranian Ambassador: His Remarks Were 'Hateful'
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the Iranian ambassador's recent social media comments about Israel as hateful and anti-Semitic, leading to the ambassador's summoning by…
Investigation into 'Death Threats' Against Director of Paris Olympic Opening Ceremony
The Paris Olympic organizing committee has filed a complaint following death threats against director Thomas Jolly and DJ Barbara Butch. This incident highlights ongoing tensions…
Israeli Army Reports the Killing of Hamas' 'Economy Minister' in Gaza
The Israeli army has confirmed the killing of Abdul Fattah Al-Zura'i, Hamas' economy minister, in an airstrike in Gaza. This event is part of a…
Shakila Monfared, Political Prisoner, Transferred to Hospital
Shakila Monfared, a political prisoner in Iran, has been transferred to a hospital after her health deteriorated due to a hunger strike. Her brother confirmed…
Hamas Responds to Netanyahu's Remarks on Indirect Negotiations in Cairo: It's Irrelevant
Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri dismissed Netanyahu's comments about negotiations in Cairo as irrelevant, claiming they are a distraction from his war intentions. The backdrop…
Israeli Army: Muhammad Al-Jabari, Senior Official of Palestinian Islamic Jihad Killed
The Israeli army announced the killing of Muhammad Al-Jabari, a senior official in the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, along with 30 militants in Rafah. This incident…
Turkey Blocks Instagram Over Allegations of 'Censorship' Related to the Death of Ismail Haniyeh
Turkey has blocked Instagram following allegations of censorship by Meta regarding posts about the death of Ismail Haniyeh, a Hamas leader. The Turkish government condemned…
Biden and Harris Welcome Freed Americans Upon Arrival in the United States
Three Americans imprisoned in Russia were welcomed by President Biden and Vice President Harris upon their return to the U.S. after a significant prisoner exchange.…
Israel Confirms Killing of Al Jazeera Reporter in Gaza, Claims He Was a Hamas Operative
The Israeli army confirmed the killing of Al Jazeera reporter Ismail al-Ghul in Gaza, claiming he was a Hamas operative involved in a past terrorist…
Mohammad Javad Zarif Appointed as 'Strategic Deputy' to the President
Mohammad Javad Zarif has been appointed as the 'Strategic Deputy' to President Masoud Pezeshkian and will also lead the Strategic Studies Center of the Presidency.…
Israeli Army Confirms Death of Mohammed Deif, Hamas Military Commander, After Three Weeks
The Israeli army confirmed the death of Mohammed Deif, a key Hamas military leader, following an airstrike in Gaza. This event comes amid ongoing negotiations…