June 2023
Arrest of the Mother of Two Protesters Residing in Belgium by Security Forces in Iran
Two Iranian brothers reported their mother's arrest in Iran after they protested against an Iranian delegation's visit to Belgium. The incident has sparked calls for…
Canadian Wildfires Cause Smoky Air in Several U.S. Cities
Prolonged wildfires in Canada have led to hazardous air quality in several U.S. states, affecting nearly one-third of the population. Over 100 million residents have…
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…
Free Fall of the Turkish Lira; 15% Interest Rate Increase Proves Ineffective
The Turkish lira fell by 3.3% to its lowest value after the central bank raised interest rates to 15%, a move analysts deemed insufficient. This…
Raisi's Government Insists on 'Supporting Iranians Abroad'; Bill to be Submitted to Parliament
The Iranian government is pushing a bill to support expatriates, focusing on cultural ties and investment opportunities. This comes amid ongoing tensions as several dual…
Athena Farghadani Transferred to ICU Following Hunger Strike in Prison
Athena Farghadani, a cartoonist and civil rights activist, was hospitalized in critical condition after a hunger strike protesting food poisoning in prison. Her lawyer claims…
Screening of a Documentary About the Olympic Refugee Team; Kimia Alizadeh Also Participates
A documentary titled 'We Dare to Dream' about the Olympic refugee team premiered at the Tribeca Festival, featuring Iranian athlete Kimia Alizadeh. Directed by Wad…
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…
New Laws on Artificial Intelligence; Grammy Awards Will Only Be Given to 'Human-Made' Works
The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences has announced new rules stating that Grammy Awards will only be awarded to works created by humans,…
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…
PEN America Calls for Immediate Release of Iranian Cartoonist Atena Farghadani
PEN America has condemned the arrest of Iranian cartoonist Atena Farghadani and called for her immediate release following her detention for a satirical cartoon. The…
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…
Rare Chinese Buddha Statue to Be Auctioned in France
A rare Chinese Buddha statue, expected to fetch around one million euros, will be auctioned in Paris after being discovered in a private home. The…
Athena Farghadani Refuses Bail and is Transferred to Prison; 'I Have Committed No Crime'
Athena Farghadani, a prominent Iranian artist and activist, refused bail and was transferred to prison, asserting her innocence and the illegality of her charges. Her…
Hollywood on the Brink of Strike; Sheila Oummi: Artificial Intelligence Threatens Actors' Job Security
The American Actors Guild is poised to strike if negotiations with major studios fail by June 30, with nearly 98% of participating members voting in…
Athena Farghadani, Painter, Cartoonist, and Former Political Prisoner Arrested
Athena Farghadani, a painter and cartoonist previously imprisoned for her activism, was arrested again without clear reasons. Her arrest comes amid a crackdown on dissent…
Committee Supporting Fariba Adelkhah Calls for Her Return to France
The Committee supporting Fariba Adelkhah has called for her return to France on the anniversary of her detention, highlighting her inability to leave Iran despite…
For the First Time, an Iranian Woman Wins World Taekwondo Gold
Nahid Kiani has made history by becoming the first Iranian woman to win a gold medal in taekwondo at the World Championships. This achievement highlights…
Britain's Plan to Establish a Global Oversight Organization for Artificial Intelligence
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak plans to create a Global AI Oversight Organization in London, inspired by the IAEA, to manage the benefits and risks…
Erdogan at the Inauguration Ceremony: I Will Defend Turkey's 'Existence and Independence'
Recep Tayyip Erdogan was sworn in for a new term as Turkey's President, vowing to defend the country's independence amid a challenging economic climate. His…