December 2024
Mass Protests in Dhaka Commemorate Victims of Uprising Against Sheikh Hasina
Mass protests in Dhaka commemorated over 1,000 victims of a recent uprising that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Organized by the Student Group Against…
Aspects of the Life of Jimmy Carter, the Late President of the United States, in Pictures
Jimmy Carter, the former President of the United States, has passed away, prompting global reactions, including a statement from President Biden highlighting Carter's leadership. Carter's…
A Teacher and Writer in Karaj Sentenced to Prison and Teaching Ban
Ahmad Derakhshan, a teacher and writer in Karaj, has been sentenced to one year in prison and a two-year teaching ban for propaganda against the…
Khosrow Alikordi Arrested; Transfer of This Lawyer to an Unknown Location
Khosrow Alikordi, a lawyer known for defending political prisoners, was arrested and transferred to an unknown location after being summoned by prison authorities. He has…
Majid Tavakoli's Prison Sentence Reduced to Two Years
Majid Tavakoli's prison sentence has been reduced from six years to two years following a Supreme Court ruling. He faces additional restrictions, including bans on…
Zhaleh Alou, Veteran of Performing Arts in Iran, Passes Away
Zhaleh Alou, a prominent Iranian artist and supporter of recent protests, has passed away at 97. Her contributions to Iranian media and culture, particularly in…
Leader of Syrian Rebels Says All Weapons, Including Kurdish Arms, Will Come Under Government Control
Ahmad al-Shar'aa, leader of the Syrian rebels, announced that all weapons, including those of Kurdish groups, will come under government control as armed groups prepare…
One killed and two injured due to gunfire from IRGC forces in Saravan
In Saravan, Iran, an IRGC operation resulted in the death of Rahim Khaki-Zahi and injuries to two others, who were subsequently arrested. This incident highlights…
Ghalibaf: With 'First Place' in Oil and Gas, Why Should We Have Imbalances?
Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf criticized Iran's energy imbalances despite the country's vast oil and gas reserves, questioning the government's failure to address these issues. He highlighted…
Family of Yashar Tabrizi, Detained Civil Activist, Uninformed About His Situation
Yashar Tabrizi, a civil activist, has been detained by the IRGC for a month without his family being informed of his charges or allowed contact.…
Pezeshkian Arrives in Cairo, Egypt's Capital
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in Cairo to attend the D8 summit and a special meeting on humanitarian crises in Gaza and Lebanon. This…
Hundreds of luminous objects in the sky of Fardis; IRGC: 'They were balloons'
Hundreds of luminous objects were spotted in the sky of Fardis, leading the IRGC to claim they were lighted balloons from an industrial celebration. This…
Operation 'Spear of the Habbashan'; Israel's Heavy Attacks on Syrian Weapon Depots
Israel has conducted a significant military operation named 'Spear of the Habbashan' targeting strategic weapon depots in Syria to prevent arms from reaching terrorist groups.…
Manouchehr Bakhtiari, political prisoner and father of a victim, has suffered a heart attack
Manouchehr Bakhtiari, a political prisoner and father of a protest victim, suffered a heart attack while in the hospital. His family reports that security forces…
Atifeh Rangriz, women's rights activist, sentenced to two additional years in prison
Atifeh Rangriz, a women's rights activist, has been sentenced to an additional two years in prison, bringing her total sentence to over 12 years. This…
Elza Triolle; The Woman Who Got Lost in the Shadow of Her Eyes
Elza Triolle, a talented writer overshadowed by her relationship with poet Louis Aragon, navigated the literary circles of 20th-century Paris. Despite her significant contributions, she…
Pakhshan Azizi's Lawyer Expresses Concern Over 'Unpleasant News' and Hasty Proceedings in Her Case
Pakhshan Azizi's lawyer, Amir Reisiyaan, is worried about the hasty proceedings in her death penalty case and reports suggesting a bleak outcome. Azizi, a social…
Cleric, Ayatollah, or Mullah; How Are Today's Rulers of Iran Defined?
The article discusses the evolving perception of religious clerics in Iran, particularly after the 2022 protests. It highlights the distancing of clerics from traditional titles…
Selective Approval of Rejected Teachers; 'Opponents' Will Not Be Accepted
The Iranian government is facing criticism over its teacher selection process, with over 44,000 candidates disqualified despite claims of re-evaluation. The process has led to…
Nasrin Shakeri Released on Bail
Nasrin Shakeri, mother of Nika Shakeri, has been temporarily released on bail after being sentenced to prison for her involvement in protests. She faces additional…
Massive Crowd of Protesters on the Third Night of Demonstrations in the Capital of Georgia
Thousands of protesters gathered in Tbilisi for the third consecutive night against the Georgian government's decision to postpone EU membership negotiations. The protests have escalated,…