January 2024
Increased Pressure on Media Ahead of Elections; Khabar Online Forced to Remove Poll Indicating '30% Participation'
Khabar Online was forced to remove a report predicting low voter turnout of 30% in the upcoming elections due to pressure from security agencies. This…
Continued Protests by French Farmers; Cancellation of Diesel Subsidy Cuts Insufficient
French farmers continue to protest despite the government's cancellation of diesel subsidy cuts, blocking major highways and demanding further action. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has…
High-Level Negotiations Between the U.S. and Iraq; Pentagon Focuses on Advancing 'Sustainable Security Partnership'
The U.S. and Iraq are set to begin high-level negotiations aimed at establishing a sustainable security partnership, focusing on regional security and Iraq's sovereignty. This…
After Tensions with Iran, Islamabad Claims India Involved in the Assassination of Two Pakistani Citizens
Pakistan's Foreign Minister claims credible evidence links India to the assassination of two Pakistani citizens, escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed rivals. This follows a…
Iraq and the U.S. Agree to Form Committee to Discuss Future of International Coalition Forces
Iraq and the U.S. have agreed to form a committee to discuss the future of U.S. coalition forces in Iraq, focusing on a timeline for…
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: I am concerned about the sharp increase in executions in Iran
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expressed grave concern over the rising number of executions in Iran, particularly the recent executions of Mohammad Qabadi…
Research Report: Iran Holds Record for Inflation in the Middle East
A report reveals that Iran has the highest inflation rate in the Middle East, with cumulative inflation exceeding 12,000% over the past 25 years. This…
Saudi Arabia Prepares to Open First Alcohol Store for Diplomats
Saudi Arabia is set to open its first alcohol store for non-Muslim diplomats in Riyadh, marking a significant shift in the country's strict alcohol policies.…
Housing Crisis in Canada; Trudeau Government Limits Foreign Student Visas to Two Years
The Canadian government has announced a limit on foreign student visas to two years and halted work permits for some master's students to address a…
Issuance of Execution Order for Protester; Supreme Court of the Islamic Republic: Mohammad Qabdou will be Executed on Tuesday
The Supreme Court of Iran has issued an execution order for Mohammad Qabdou, a protester sentenced to death for allegedly killing a police officer during…
Hundreds of Thousands of Germans Protest Against 'Racism and Extremism'
Hundreds of thousands of Germans protested against the right-wing 'Alternative for Germany' party in major cities, responding to reports of a meeting discussing extreme immigration…
Five Prisoners Executed in Isfahan and Rasht
Five prisoners were executed in Isfahan and Rasht for drug-related offenses, with a significant increase in executions reported in 2023. Protests against these executions are…
Heavy Snow and Freezing Conditions in Various Parts of the U.S. Claim at Least 55 Lives
Severe winter weather in the U.S. has resulted in at least 55 deaths and widespread power outages, particularly affecting Tennessee and Oregon. The extreme conditions…
Alexei Navalny: Putin's Government Will Eventually Collapse
Alexei Navalny predicts that Vladimir Putin's government will eventually collapse, criticizing the ruling elites as corrupt and deceitful. Currently imprisoned, Navalny emphasizes the importance of…
Putin: Continuing the Current War Pattern Means the Destruction of Ukraine
Vladimir Putin warned that the continuation of the current war pattern could lead to Ukraine's destruction, rejecting peace talks and asserting Russia's military dominance. This…
Turkey Again Targets Water and Electricity Infrastructure in Kurdish Regions of Syria
Turkey has launched airstrikes on water and electricity infrastructure in Kurdish regions of northeastern Syria, impacting at least 10 cities. The Syrian Democratic Forces have…
Release of Images of Three Hamas Hostages Coincides with Disheartening Statements from Hamas Spokesman about Remaining Hostages
Hamas released images of three hostages amid claims from its spokesman that many hostages may have been killed. Israeli officials condemned the move as psychological…
Government Forces Attack Protest of People with Disabilities in Tehran
Government forces attacked a protest by people with disabilities in Tehran, demanding the implementation of their rights under the Disability Law. The protest was marked…
Inflation Reaches 'Death'; Funeral Costs Skyrocket
Inflation in Iran has dramatically increased funeral costs, making it difficult for families to afford the transportation of deceased loved ones. This situation reflects the…
Australian Deputy Prime Minister: We Participated in Attacks on Houthis
Australia has confirmed its participation in attacks against Houthi positions in Yemen, aligning with US and UK military actions aimed at disrupting Houthi capabilities and…
Closure of 11 Businesses in Isfahan Due to Sale of Unconventional Foreign Clothing
The Isfahan police closed 11 businesses for selling foreign clothing deemed unconventional. This crackdown is part of a broader effort by the Iranian government to…
Taiwan's Ambassador in the U.S. Meets with Mike Johnson; China Protests
Taiwan's unofficial ambassador in the U.S. met with Speaker Mike Johnson, prompting a protest from China, which views Taiwan as its territory. The U.S. has…
The Largest Monkey in History Likely Went Extinct Due to Climate Change
Scientists have discovered that the giant monkey species Gigantopithecus likely went extinct due to climate change affecting their food sources. This species, which lived in…
Ecuador's President Declares War on Drug Gangs
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa has declared a 'war' on drug gangs following a hostage crisis and violent incidents, including explosions and a television station takeover.…
Shahla Lahiji, Iranian Historian and Publisher, Passes Away
Shahla Lahiji, an influential Iranian historian and the first female publisher in Iran, has passed away at 81 after a period of illness. She was…
Four Kurdish Political Prisoners Sentenced to Death
Four Kurdish political prisoners have been sentenced to death in Iran, raising concerns over the fairness of their trial and the use of forced confessions.…
Gaza Officials: Two Journalists Killed in Israeli Airstrike
Two Palestinian journalists were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza while reporting. Al Jazeera condemned the attack as deliberate and called for accountability from…
Deep Recession in the Housing Market; Buying and Selling at Lowest Levels
The Iranian housing market is experiencing a severe recession, with transactions plummeting to 3,000 per month, a 70% decrease from previous years. This situation is…
Government Unable to Control Price Increases; Live Cattle Prices Rise Again
The Iranian government is facing challenges in controlling rising meat prices, with live cattle prices increasing significantly. This has led to a situation where 35%…
French Foreign Minister: Gaza is Palestinian Territory and Its Future Does Not Depend on Israel
French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna asserted that Gaza is Palestinian territory and criticized Israeli ministers' calls for resettlement of Gazans. The U.S. also condemned these…
UN Forecasts Global Economy for 2024: 'We Are Still Not Out of the Danger Zone'
The UN has forecasted a decline in global economic growth from 2.7% in 2023 to 2.4% in 2024, citing ongoing global challenges. The report emphasizes…
Live Blog | Israeli Forces Attack 'World Central Kitchen' Convoy in Gaza; 7 Killed
Israeli airstrikes killed 7 staff members of the NGO 'World Central Kitchen' in Gaza, prompting an investigation by the Israeli military. This incident highlights ongoing…
Government Reduces Permissible Water Consumption Ceiling in Tehran
The Iranian government has reduced the permissible water consumption limit in Tehran due to ongoing drought and rising water consumption. Households exceeding the new limit…
Decrease in Illegal Migrant Crossings through the English Channel in 2023; Iranians Second
In 2023, illegal crossings of the English Channel by asylum seekers decreased significantly, with Iranians being the second-largest group. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is focused…
Goodbye School; 930,000 Students Dropped Out in the Last Academic Year
In the 2022-2023 academic year, nearly 930,000 Iranian students dropped out of school, primarily due to economic hardships and early labor market entry for boys,…