March 2024
New Research: Climate Change Causes Heat Waves to Last Longer
A new study reveals that climate change is causing heat waves to last longer and affect more people globally. Researchers Wei Zhang and Gabriel Lau…
Radio Free Asia Closes Its Hong Kong Office Due to Security Concerns
Radio Free Asia has shut down its Hong Kong office due to security concerns stemming from a new national security law that imposes harsh penalties…
Noshahr Municipality Destroys Part of the City's Botanical Garden
The Noshahr Municipality has demolished part of the city's botanical garden, destroying its northern wall and leveling a significant area without permission. This action, aimed…
Value Added Tax Rate Increased to 10% in 1403
The Iranian government announced an increase in the value-added tax rate from 9% to 10% for 1403, aimed at funding pension equalization for retirees. This…
Fluctuations in the Cryptocurrency Market; Bitcoin's Value Briefly Surpassed $70,000
Bitcoin's value briefly surpassed $70,000 due to increased investor interest and potential decreases in global interest rates, before declining to around $68,000. The approval of…
Tehran Journalists' Guild to Provide Lawyers for Journalists Facing Legal Action
The Tehran Journalists' Guild is offering free legal representation to journalists facing legal challenges due to their work. This initiative follows a memorandum with the…
Deadly Shooting of Another Kolbar in Saqqez; Ali Zargami Had Three Children
Ali Zargami, a 53-year-old kolbar, was shot and killed by Iranian border guards while carrying goods at the Mishaw border. His death is part of…
Fire in a Building in the Capital of Bangladesh Leaves 45 Dead and Dozens Injured
A fire in a six-story building in Dhaka, Bangladesh, resulted in at least 45 fatalities and numerous injuries, primarily due to asphyxiation and jumping from…