May 2024
Does Trump's Conviction in Court Prevent Him from Becoming President?
Donald Trump has been convicted in a New York court for paying hush money to a porn actress, raising questions about his potential return to…
Haydeh Haeri Video; Police Claimed It Was Not Related to the 'Hijab and Chastity' Plan
Haydeh Haeri, a veteran actress, was filmed pushing a police officer while defending young girls against mandatory hijab enforcement. The police denied any connection to…
Hungarian Foreign Minister Arrives in Minsk Despite EU Sanctions on Belarus
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto visited Minsk to discuss expanding relations with Belarus despite EU sanctions. This visit highlights Hungary's stance against sanctions and its…
Le Monde Criticizes Macron's Government for Blocking TikTok in New Caledonia
The French government has lifted the state of emergency in New Caledonia after riots but faced criticism for blocking TikTok, which Le Monde likened to…
Protests in Georgia Continue Over Potential Passage of Anti-Freedom of Expression Law
Protests in Georgia are ongoing against the controversial 'Foreign Agents' law, which restricts foreign-funded media and human rights organizations. President Salome Zourabichvili vetoed the law,…
Two Hamas Commanders Killed by Israeli Army; Hamas Calls for Palestinian 'Uprising'
The Israeli army killed two senior Hamas commanders in Rafah, leading Hamas to call for a Palestinian uprising in retaliation. This incident highlights ongoing tensions…
Amir Reisiann: Phone Call from Tomaj Salehi Has Been Established from Prison
Tomaj Salehi's lawyer announced that his phone call from prison has been restored after issues with his phone card were resolved. Salehi, a protest rapper…
Zhina Modarres-Gorji, journalist and women's rights activist, sentenced to 21 years in prison
Zhina Modarres-Gorji, a journalist and women's rights activist, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison by the Revolutionary Court of Sanandaj on various charges…
After Thirteen Years, an American Filmmaker Wins the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival
Sean Baker won the Palme d'Or for his film "Anora" at the Cannes Film Festival, marking the first win for an American filmmaker in thirteen…
Niloufar Amraei, Journalist and Children's Literature Translator, Passes Away
Niloufar Amraei, a young journalist and children's literature translator, died at 35 in Tehran. Her father, Asadollah Amraei, mourned her loss on social media, highlighting…
Ali Moslehi, government-critical journalist, summoned to serve prison sentence
Ali Moslehi, a journalist critical of the Iranian government, has been summoned to serve a prison sentence of over three years for charges including insulting…
Raisi Remains a Target of 'Humor' After His Death; From His Linguistic Slips to His Supporters' 'Gaffes'
Ebrahim Raisi, the eighth president of Iran, who died in a helicopter crash, has become a subject of humor among social media users due to…
Transfer of Zia Nabavi to Solitary Confinement After Reporting on 'Bedbug Infestation' in Prison
Zia Nabavi, a political prisoner in Iran, was transferred to solitary confinement after reporting a bedbug infestation in Evin Prison. His family and lawyer claim…
Confrontation with Protesters Against Sand and Gravel Extraction from River in Hashtroud; At Least Five Farmers Arrested
In Hashtroud County, five farmers were arrested after protesting against the environmental damages caused by sand washing workshops. The protests highlight the conflict between local…
Student Protests at UCLA; University Police Chief Temporarily Reassigned
The police chief at UCLA has been temporarily reassigned following criticism of his handling of recent student protests related to the Gaza conflict. This decision…
Nurses Equipped with Pepper Spray, Stun Guns, and Batons for Personal Protection
Nurses in Iran are being equipped with personal protection gear due to increasing violence against them, including a recent stabbing incident. This move comes amid…
Criticism of Raisi's Government for 'Cutting Off Benefits for Many' Disabled Individuals
Activists are criticizing the Iranian government for cutting off welfare benefits for many disabled individuals, which has left them struggling to meet basic needs. This…
140 Pakistani Students Transferred on Special Flight from Kyrgyzstan to Lahore
A special flight brought 180 Pakistanis, including 140 students, back to Lahore from Kyrgyzstan after violent protests in Bishkek injured several individuals. The clashes were…
Parents of the Woman Killed in Hamas Captivity: 'Shani' Will Be Buried Close to Us
The parents of Shani Luk, a 22-year-old Israeli-German hostage killed by Hamas, expressed their relief at recovering her body for burial in Israel. Shani was…
Georgian President Vetoes Controversial 'Foreign Agents' Law
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili vetoed a controversial 'Foreign Agents' law that restricts foreign-funded NGOs, citing constitutional and European standard violations. The ruling party, 'Georgian Dream,'…
Slovak Officials: Fico's Health Condition After Surgery Critical but Stable
Robert Fico, the Prime Minister of Slovakia, is in critical but stable condition following an assassination attempt. The assailant, a 71-year-old poet, claims to have…
Tehran Bus Workers' Syndicate: April Salaries Not Paid Due to Management Inefficiency and Incompetence of Tehran Municipality
The Tehran Bus Workers' Syndicate announced that April salaries for drivers and workers have not been paid due to management inefficiency and the incompetence of…
Dozens Injured Following Protest Against 'Increase' of Foreign Workers in Kyrgyzstan
A protest in Kyrgyzstan against the increase of foreign workers led to clashes resulting in injuries to 28 individuals, including foreign nationals. The situation highlights…
Selahattin Demirtaş, former leader of the People's Democratic Party of Turkey, sentenced to 40 years in prison
Selahattin Demirtaş, former leader of Turkey's HDP, was sentenced to over 40 years in prison for inciting protests against ISIS in 2014. The ruling is…
Selahattin Demirtaş, former leader of the pro-Kurdish party in Turkey, sentenced to 42 years in prison
Selahattin Demirtaş, former leader of Turkey's pro-Kurdish HDP, has been sentenced to 42 years in prison on multiple charges related to 2014 protests. Critics claim…
Kamāl Lotfi, father of a victim of the nationwide protests, transferred to prison one month after his arrest
Kamāl Lotfi, the father of Reza Lotfi who died during the 2022 protests in Iran, has been transferred to prison after a month of detention…
Police Claim About the Violent Arrest of a Woman: She Threw Hot Coffee at Officers
The Iranian police claimed a woman without a hijab violently resisted arrest by throwing hot coffee at officers. This incident, captured on video, has sparked…
Increase in Workers' Housing Allowance Canceled
The Iranian Minister of Labor announced that the increase in the housing allowance for workers has been canceled, claiming a 35% increase in the minimum…
Confession of the Head of the Environmental Protection Organization: Air Pollution in Iran Kills 26,000 People Annually
The head of Iran's Environmental Protection Organization revealed that air pollution causes 26,000 deaths annually and is six times higher than global standards. This acknowledgment…
Death of Three Nurses in Iran 'While Sleeping' Due to Exhaustion from Excessive Work
Three nurses in Iran have died due to exhaustion from excessive work, highlighting the dire conditions in hospitals. The Secretary-General of the Nurses' House indicates…
Protesters in Israel Demand Freedom for Hostages and Government Change Again
Protesters in Israel are demanding the government continue negotiations for the release of hostages held by Hamas and are calling for early elections to change…
Tens of Thousands Protest Controversial Bill in Georgia
Tens of thousands of Georgians protested against the 'Foreign Agents' bill in Tbilisi, demanding its withdrawal. The bill requires NGOs receiving significant foreign funding to…
End of the Eurovision Art Competition in Sweden; Switzerland Takes First Place, Israel's Representative Fifth
The Eurovision competition concluded in Sweden with Switzerland's Nimo winning first place, while Israel's Eden Golan finished fifth amid protests related to the Gaza conflict.…
Dutch Representative Expelled from Final Stage of Eurovision
The Dutch representative Joost Klein was unexpectedly expelled from the Eurovision final due to a police investigation related to a complaint from a female staff…
Dozens Arrested in Armenia During Protests Against Border Concessions to Azerbaijan
In Armenia, protests erupted against the government's decision to transfer border villages to Azerbaijan, leading to the arrest of 41 demonstrators. Protesters, led by a…
Sweden Prepares for Eurovision Final Amid Anti-War Protests
Sweden is set to host the Eurovision final amidst significant anti-war protests related to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Israeli singer Eden Golan will perform, having changed…
Protest Invasion of Over a Thousand Environmental Activists at Tesla Factory in Berlin
Over a thousand environmental activists protested at the Tesla factory in Berlin, clashing with police and calling for the end of capitalism to save humanity.…
Screening of the Film 'Huban' Centered on 'Woman, Life, Freedom', Hamed Moslehi: I Could Not Remain Indifferent to This Movement
The short film 'Huban', directed by Hamed Moslehi, focuses on the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' movement and was produced underground due to security concerns. Moslehi and…
Israeli Singer Reaches Final Stage of Eurovision Amid Gaza Conflict
Israeli singer Eden Golan reached the final of Eurovision with his song "Storm" amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. The event has drawn protests from Palestinian…
Bukan Criminal Court Summons Matin Hasani, Eye-Injured Protester
Matin Hasani, an eye-injured protester from Bukan, has been summoned by the local criminal court on serious charges following his previous summons by the Revolutionary…
Hundreds of Activists Demand Unconditional Release of Anisha Asadollahi and Keyvan Mohtadi
Over 700 activists are demanding the unconditional release of Keyvan Mohtadi and Anisha Asadollahi, who were arrested after meeting with French citizens in Iran. They…
Eurovision 2024 Competitions Begin Under the Heavy Shadow of the Gaza War and Special Security Measures
The Eurovision 2024 competition has commenced in Malmö, Sweden, amid heightened security due to the ongoing Gaza war. Thousands of attendees, including Palestinian supporters, are…
Iraj Fazel, Former Health Minister, Discusses the 'Decline of Medicine' in Iran: 'A Group of Ignorant People' Targeting 'Reference Groups'
Iraj Fazel, former Health Minister of Iran, warns of a decline in the medical profession due to targeted attacks on critical groups like teachers and…
Reza Salmanzadeh, Political Prisoner, Returned to Qazalhasar Prison from Kowsar Hospital
Reza Salmanzadeh, a political prisoner, was returned to Qazalhasar Prison after a health crisis that led to his hospitalization. He has been held without a…
Protests Against Fencing of 'Over Three Thousand Square Meters' in Laleh Park; Chahraman Claims: No Trees Will Be Cut
Protests erupted in Tehran against the extensive fencing of over three thousand square meters in Laleh Park, with city officials providing conflicting statements about the…
Germany Promises to Combat Rising Violence Against Politicians from Various Parties
Germany's Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has vowed to address the rising violence against politicians following an assault on Social Democratic Party member Matthias Eike. The…
Sakineh Parvaneh's Hunger Strike in Evin Prison
Sakineh Parvaneh, a political prisoner in Evin Prison, has initiated a hunger strike to honor the memory of Ali Mozaffari, a teenager killed during protests…
A Labor Member of the Supreme Labor Council: The Minister of Labor's Goal is to Eliminate Labor Organizations
Akbar Shokat, a member of the Supreme Labor Council, criticizes the Iranian government's plan to transfer wage determination to parliament, suggesting it undermines labor organizations.…
Officials Engaged in 'Concern' Over Hijab; Radan Thanks Raisi, Saidi Thanks Radan
Iranian officials are focusing on enforcing hijab laws amidst rising protests due to economic and social pressures. Key figures like Mohammad Saidi and Ahmadreza Radan…
Eurovision Organizers Prevent Entry of Palestinian Flags or Political Symbols into the Singing Competition Venue in Sweden
Eurovision organizers have banned Palestinian flags and political symbols from the event in Sweden amid ongoing conflict in Gaza. This decision comes as pro-Palestinian groups…
Emphasis by the U.S. President: Alongside Freedom of Speech, University Order Must Be Maintained
U.S. President Joe Biden addressed pro-Palestinian protests at universities, emphasizing the need for freedom of speech while maintaining order. He rejected calls from some Republicans…
Workers at 'Parch Paper Nature Cellulose' Factory in Shush Continue Strike and Protest
Workers at the 'Parch Paper Nature Cellulose' factory in Shush have been on strike since May 1, demanding better working conditions and job security. Their…
UN: Reconstruction of Homes in Gaza May Take 80 Years
The UN warns that reconstruction in Gaza could take 80 years due to extensive damage from the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Over 34,000…
From Los Angeles to New York; Protests Against the Gaza War Spread to More Universities
Protests against the Gaza war have escalated at several U.S. universities, including UCLA and Columbia, leading to clashes and arrests. Both pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups…
Turkish Police Arrest Over 200 Protesters in Istanbul on International Workers' Day
Turkish police arrested over 200 protesters in Istanbul on International Workers' Day, using tear gas and rubber bullets to prevent them from reaching Taksim Square.…
Pro-Palestinian Student Protesters Occupy a Columbia University Building
Pro-Palestinian students occupied a building at Columbia University to protest Israel's actions in Gaza, demanding the revocation of suspensions against demonstrators. The incident highlights rising…