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April 2024
Dozens of Families Demand Unconditional Release of Tomaj Salehi
Dozens of families in Iran are demanding the unconditional release of Tomaj Salehi, a detained protest rapper sentenced to death. They condemned the sentence as…
Iranian Writers' Association Calls for the Release of All Imprisoned Workers and Labor Activists on the Eve of International Workers' Day
The Iranian Writers' Association has called for the release of all imprisoned workers and labor activists ahead of International Workers' Day, highlighting ongoing labor struggles…
Forensic Medicine Reports 2,115 Deaths in Workplace Accidents
The Forensic Medicine Organization reported that 2,115 individuals died from workplace accidents last year, marking an 11.3% increase from the previous year. The majority of…
Determining Wages in Parliament Aimed at Reducing Protests; Minister of Labor's Move to Silence Workers
The Iranian Minister of Labor proposes that the parliament determine the minimum wage to reduce worker complaints, which critics argue silences labor voices. This move…
Fuel Card Sold for 30 Million Tomans; Truck Drivers Protest in Tehran, Kerman, and Assaluyeh
The Iranian government has seen a rise in the buying and selling of fuel cards due to new restrictions, with cards now priced at 30…
Kiomars Pourahmad's Daughter Denies His Suicide: 'My Father Was Aware of Danger'
Kiomars Pourahmad's daughter and sister have denied claims of his suicide, suggesting he was aware of threats to his life and may have been murdered.…
UK's MI5 Warns Universities About Security Threats from Russia, China, and the Islamic Republic
The UK's MI5 has alerted universities about security threats from Russia, China, and Iran, emphasizing the need to protect intellectual property and sensitive research. This…
Strike of Workers at 'Parch Paper Nature Cellulose' Continues; 100 Dismissed Workers Reinstated
Workers at the Parch Paper Nature Cellulose factory are on strike demanding better employment conditions and job security after the dismissal of around 100 colleagues.…
One Step Away from 'Depriving' Workers of Wage Determination; An Idea Pursued by the Minister of Labor
The Iranian Minister of Labor is pushing a bill that would transfer the authority to determine minimum wages from labor councils to the parliament, which…
Reuters Reports Five Missiles Fired from Iraq Towards US Military Base in Syria
Five missiles were fired from Iraq towards a US military base in Syria, with the attack occurring shortly after a significant explosion at a PMF…
Canada's Opposition to the Visa Extension of an Iranian Researcher; Two-Month Ordeal of a University Professor at Istanbul Airport
Dr. Shiva Kavyani, an Iranian researcher, has been stranded at Istanbul Airport for two months after her Canadian visa was denied for extension. She is…
Self-immolation of a man outside Trump Court Building in New York; police report his condition is critical
A man self-immolated outside a New York courthouse during Donald Trump's trial, resulting in critical injuries. The police found no evidence that he targeted Trump…
Police Arrest Individual Who Entered Iranian Consulate in Paris with 'Grenade and Explosive Belt'
A man armed with a grenade and explosive belt was arrested after entering the Iranian consulate in Paris. The incident has raised security concerns, prompting…
U.S. Cybersecurity Agency: Russian Hackers Exploited Microsoft to Access Government Emails
Russian hackers exploited Microsoft's email system to access U.S. government communications, prompting a new directive from U.S. cybersecurity officials. This incident underscores ongoing cybersecurity threats…
Extensive Russian Attacks on Ukraine's Fuel and Energy Centers; Power Plant in Kyiv Targeted
Russia has launched extensive retaliatory attacks on Ukraine's fuel and energy infrastructure, including a major power plant in Kyiv. These actions are in response to…
Installation of 'Facial Recognition' Cameras at Alzahra University; Student Activists: The University Environment Has Become More Security-Oriented
Alzahra University in Tehran has installed facial recognition cameras, increasing security measures that have drawn protests from students over poor living conditions. The environment for…
Discoverer of the Higgs Boson Passes Away at 94
Peter Higgs, the physicist who proposed the existence of the Higgs boson, has died at 94. His work fundamentally changed our understanding of particle physics…
Workers at Karun 4 Dam Owe Two Months of Wages and Bonuses; Continuation of Wage Arrears Saga
Workers at the Karun 4 Dam are owed two months of wages and bonuses, highlighting ongoing issues with wage arrears affecting various sectors in Iran.…
At least 94 people killed in capsizing of unlicensed vessel in Mozambique
A tragic maritime accident in Mozambique resulted in at least 94 fatalities and 26 missing individuals after an unlicensed fishing boat capsized. The incident highlights…
Research Report: The Budget of the Institution Led by Kazem Sediqi Equals the Monthly Wages of 24,000 Workers
A recent report reveals that the annual budget of the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice Headquarters, led by Kazem Sediqi, is equivalent to…
Spokesman of the Iranian Dairy Industries Association: 80% of Dairy Companies Have Shut Down
The Iranian Dairy Industries Association reports that 80% of dairy companies have shut down due to economic policies and a significant decline in consumer purchasing…
France Condemns Taliban's Decision to Resume Stoning and Physical Punishment of Women
France has condemned the Taliban's decision to resume stoning and physical punishment of women, highlighting ongoing human rights violations since their return to power in…
A Former Labor Ministry Official's Account of Poverty; The Population Below the Poverty Line Doubled and Workers Below the Poverty Line Increased Fivefold
A former Iranian labor official reported a significant increase in poverty, with the population below the poverty line doubling and employed individuals below the poverty…
Finland Extends Closure of Land Borders with Russia Indefinitely
Finland has indefinitely extended the closure of its land borders with Russia, citing a long-term situation and accusing Russia of sending refugees as retaliation for…
Protests Against Water Crisis; Farmers in Eastern Isfahan Gather with Their Tractors in Khorasgan Square
Farmers in eastern Isfahan protested against water shortages and potential cuts to the Zayandeh Rud river flow, highlighting a long-standing issue of water rights and…
Warning from a Labor Activist about 'Absolute Poverty' of Pensioners: The 2024 Wage is Approved Contrary to the Law
Hassan Izadan, a labor activist, warns that the approved wage for 2024 will plunge many pensioners into absolute poverty. The increase in wages is seen…
Taiwan's Most Severe Earthquake in 25 Years Leaves 9 Dead and 900 Injured
Taiwan experienced its most severe earthquake in 25 years, resulting in 9 fatalities and 946 injuries. The earthquake prompted tsunami warnings in Taiwan and nearby…
Auction of One of the Oldest Books in the World; Experts Estimate Its Value at Over Two and a Half Million Dollars
An ancient Coptic manuscript from Egypt, one of the oldest Christian texts, will be auctioned in London in June with an estimated value of over…
Mostafa Ramazani Announces Hunger Strike in Protest Against Death Sentence of Shahryar Bayat: We Stand Until the End, Whether on the Gallows or in Prison
Mostafa Ramazani, a political prisoner, has declared a hunger strike in protest against the death sentence of Shahryar Bayat, accused of blasphemy. The situation highlights…
Zia Nabavi and Hasti Amiri, student activists, summoned again to serve prison sentences
Zia Nabavi and Hasti Amiri, student activists protesting the poisoning of schoolgirls in Iran, have been summoned to serve their one-year prison sentences. They criticize…
Ukraine's Attorney General: Signs of Genocide in Russia's Crimes
Ukraine's Attorney General Andriy Kostin claims that Russian crimes in occupied territories, particularly in Bucha, reflect a pattern of genocide. He emphasizes the need for…