February 2025
Freedom House Annual Report: Global Freedom Declines for the Nineteenth Consecutive Year
Freedom House's 2024 report indicates a continued global decline in political freedoms and civil rights for the nineteenth consecutive year, with Iran being among the…
New York Court Finds Salman Rushdie's Attacker Guilty of Attempted Murder
A New York court found Hadi Matar guilty of attempted murder of Salman Rushdie, with sentencing set for April 22. Matar attacked Rushdie in 2022,…
Hadi Matar Found Guilty in Attack on Salman Rushdie
Hadi Matar has been found guilty of attempting to murder Salman Rushdie during an attack in August 2022. The trial revealed the details of the…
Microsoft Brings Quantum Computers Closer to Reality with New Chip
Microsoft has developed a new quantum computing chip, Majorana 1, which promises to make quantum computers reliable for real-world applications within a few years. This…
Floods in Kentucky Claim at Least 8 Lives
Severe weather in the U.S. has led to at least 9 deaths, with 8 in Kentucky due to flooding. Governor of Kentucky reported rescues of…
Special Program for World Radio Day; 'Voice of the Earth'
Radio Farda has created a special program for World Radio Day that emphasizes the importance of reflecting on our current actions and their impact on…
What Conditions Did the Released Male Hostages from Gaza Endure?
Seven Israeli male hostages recently freed from Hamas captivity have shared their horrific experiences, raising concerns about the dire conditions of other hostages still held.…
American Legislators Honor Iranian-Americans and Designate 'Iranian Heritage Month' in Virginia
Virginia legislators have proposed recognizing March as 'Iranian Heritage Month' starting in 2025, celebrating the contributions of Iranian-Americans. The bill highlights the significant educational and…
Trial of Salman Rushdie's Attacker Begins; Details of the Attack from Witnesses
The trial of Hadi Matar, accused of attacking Salman Rushdie, has commenced in New York. Witnesses detailed the violent attack that left Rushdie severely injured.…
Head of Turkish Intelligence in Tehran; Negotiations on Kurdish Parties and the Situation in Syria
The head of Turkey's intelligence agency met with Iranian officials to discuss sensitive issues including the PKK and the situation in Syria. This meeting highlights…
After the United States, Italy Also Announced Suspension of Cooperation with UNRWA
Italy has announced it will stop cooperating with UNRWA, following the U.S. decision to withdraw from the organization. This move is part of broader criticisms…
Housing Loans Cover the Cost of Approximately 'Eight Square Meters of Housing in Tehran'
Housing loans in Iran have increased slightly to 650 million tomans but can only cover about eight square meters of housing in Tehran, where prices…
Heavy Sentences Issued by Education Department Against 47 Active Teachers in Kurdistan
The Education Department in Kurdistan has issued severe penalties against 47 teachers, including dismissals and rank cuts, following protests in 2022. This crackdown highlights ongoing…