May 2016
Three Dead and Injured Following Shooting by 'Assailants' in Zahedan
In Zahedan, two armed assailants killed two agricultural workers and injured another in a shooting incident. The motive remains unclear, but disputes over water and…
Two Labor Organizations Protest the Sentencing of 17 Workers to Flogging
Two labor organizations in Iran condemned the flogging sentences of 17 workers from the Agh Dareh gold mine, citing judicial interference in labor issues. This…
Engineers Protest Again in Front of Tehran Municipality
Supervising engineers protested in front of the Tehran Municipality against the referral system for engineering projects, demanding reforms and the cancellation of a memorandum that…
New Head of Tehran Revolutionary Court Appointed
Mousa Ghazanfari Abadi has been appointed as the new head of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, succeeding Mohammad Mohammadi Azad. Ghazanfari Abadi, a former parliament member…
Cancellation of the Minutes for the Transfer of Ekbatan Green Space to the Dar al-Quran
Residents of Ekbatan protested against the appropriation of green space for a Dar al-Quran project, leading to the annulment of the transfer minutes by the…
Abadi Calls for Delay of Protests Until After the Liberation of Fallujah
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has called for a postponement of protests in Baghdad until the completion of the Fallujah liberation operation from ISIS control.…
Shima Babaei, Civil Activist in Iran, Arrested
Shima Babaei, a 22-year-old civil activist and architecture student, was arrested by security forces in Tehran. Her family has been affected by the raid, with…
French Government's Response to Strikes: Possibility of Labor Law Reform
French Prime Minister Manuel Valls has indicated a willingness to consider changes to controversial labor law reforms amid growing strikes and protests, particularly from energy…
Kaboudvand's Court Appearance with the Help of Prison Officers
Mohammad Sadegh Kaboudvand, a human rights activist and journalist, is in critical condition after a 17-day hunger strike protesting his imprisonment and charges against him.…
Tabarzadi's Hunger Strike and Concerns Over Kaboudvand's Condition
Mohammad Sadiq Kaboudvand is on a hunger strike for two weeks, raising concerns about his health, while Heshmatollah Tabarzadi has also begun a hunger strike…
Protest by Fruit and Vegetable Market Workers in Tehran
Workers at fruit and vegetable markets in Tehran protested against municipal policies by striking and closing their stalls. The municipality has responded with threats of…
Syrian Activists: Government's Strategy for Seizing Daraya is 'Surrender or Die'
The Syrian government continues to refuse humanitarian aid to the besieged city of Daraya, insisting on a strategy of 'surrender or die'. Activists report a…
Dozens Injured in Supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr's Demonstration in Baghdad's Green Zone
Hundreds of supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr clashed with Iraqi security forces in Baghdad's Green Zone, leading to dozens of injuries and at least one reported…
AMIA Investigator Judge 'May Have Been Forced to Commit Suicide'
Argentine officials have suggested that Alberto Nisman, the judge investigating the AMIA bombing, may have been forced to commit suicide, raising new questions about his…
Protests Against 'Hundreds of Millions' Salary Slips in the Ministry of Health
The Deputy of the Nursing System Organization in Iran has criticized the high salaries in the Ministry of Health, claiming some officials earn between 200…
Health Ministry: Student Disciplinary Committees Should Not Summon Students Without Reason
An Iranian health ministry official criticized the summoning of students to disciplinary committees without justification, emphasizing that such practices should not be misused. This statement…
Venezuelan President Maduro Warns Opponents About Intensifying 'State of Emergency'
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has warned that he may intensify a state of emergency amid rising opposition efforts to remove him from power. The U.S.…
Interview with Abbas Safari; Writing Romantic Poetry is One of the Most Difficult Tasks
The article features an interview with Abbas Safari, a prominent Iranian poet who discusses his late blooming career, the evolution of his poetic language, and…
Hashmatollah Tabarzadi, Secretary General of the Democratic Front of Iran, Arrested
Hashmatollah Tabarzadi, the Secretary General of the Democratic Front of Iran, has been arrested and transferred to Evin Prison after failing to respond to a…
Netanyahu Requests Help from Foreign Ambassadors to Meet Mahmoud Abbas
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has called on foreign ambassadors to facilitate a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, expressing readiness to meet today. This comes…
Tokyo Olympics and Japan's New 'Trouble'
The Japanese government is facing scrutiny over alleged payments to a disgraced IOC member linked to corruption, as it defends the legitimacy of its Olympic…
The Fate of the Brazilian President Will Be Determined Soon
The Brazilian Senate is set to vote on the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff, accused of budget manipulation and corruption. This political crisis has intensified…
Collective Protest of Mountaineers Across Iran Against Constitutional Violations
Over 800 Iranian mountaineers have protested against the Mountaineering Federation's practices, claiming they violate constitutional rights to free education and physical training. They argue that…
Rouhani: People Will Learn of Past Officials' Negligence in the Two Billion Dollar Case
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani criticized former officials for their negligence regarding the seizure of two billion dollars of Iranian assets in the U.S. and announced…
Netanyahu Criticizes Deputy Commander of Israeli Army
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu criticized General Yair Golan for comparing contemporary Israeli society to the Nazi era, which sparked a debate within the Israeli government.…
Re-sending of the Case of Mohammad Ali Taheri to the Supreme Court on Charges of Corruption on Earth
Mohammad Ali Taheri's case has been re-sent to the Supreme Court on charges of corruption on earth after his death sentence was annulled. His sister…
Assad Forces Attack Hama Prison to Suppress Inmate Rebellion
On May 6, Syrian government forces attacked Hama prison to quell a rebellion by inmates, leading to fears of a massacre. Rebel groups threatened retaliation…
The Main Perpetrator of the Palestinian Teen's Murder Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
A court in Israel sentenced Yosef Ben David to life imprisonment for the abduction and murder of Palestinian teenager Muhammad Abu Khdeir, which occurred in…
Atna Farghadani, Cartoonist, Released from Prison
Atna Farghadani, an Iranian cartoonist and children's rights activist, was released from prison after her sentence was reduced from 12 years to 18 months. Her…
Car Bomb Explosion in Baghdad Kills 13 Shia Pilgrims
A car bomb in Baghdad killed 13 Shia pilgrims during a religious ceremony, with ISIS claiming responsibility despite Iraqi officials disputing this. The attack comes…
Uncertain Reform Process in Iraq and New Challenges for Iran
Protests in Iraq's Green Zone have led to increased security concerns, particularly with the influx of Shia pilgrims. A suicide bombing has exacerbated the situation,…
Motahari: Khalighi Can Enter Parliament with a Few Months Delay
Ali Motahari discusses the case of Minoo Khalighi, whose election was invalidated by the Guardian Council. He suggests that the Supreme Leader's intervention could resolve…
The Right-Wing Party 'AfD' Calls for Ban on Minarets and Burqas in Germany
The AfD party in Germany has called for a ban on minarets and burqas, claiming Islam is incompatible with the German constitution. This has sparked…
Jean Khakzad's Interview with Hassan Hashemian on the Protests in Baghdad
The Prime Minister of Iraq has announced reforms in response to extensive protests in Baghdad. This situation involves the Iraqi government and the citizens protesting…
Naghdi: Teachers' Problems Should Not Be Raised in Society
Mohammad Reza Naghdi, head of the Basij Organization, stated that teachers' issues should not be trivialized to material concerns and should not be discussed publicly.…