May 2023
NASA's First Public Meeting on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
NASA is holding its first public meeting on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) to discuss findings and prepare for a forthcoming report. The meeting involves a…
Bodyguards of Khomeini's Grandson Assaulted a Journalist; Ministry of Culture Official: Hassan Khomeini Should Apologize
Hassan Khomeini's bodyguards assaulted a journalist attempting to take photos at a memorial event, leading to a call from a Ministry of Culture official for…
Return of Coupons to Iran's Economy Starting Next Week
Iran's Minister of Labor announced the implementation of an electronic coupon system starting next week, increasing subsidies by 20%. This move comes after the removal…
Exclusive | Statements of the Head of Evin Prison During the 1988 Executions from the Perspective of Two Legal Experts
Two human rights lawyers analyzed statements made by Hossein Mortazavi Zanjani, the former head of Evin Prison, regarding the mass executions of political prisoners in…
Rosalynn Carter, Former First Lady of the United States, Diagnosed with Dementia
Rosalynn Carter, the former First Lady, has been diagnosed with dementia and is living at home with her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, who is…
Herzog in Baku; Presidents of Azerbaijan and Israel Discuss Threat of the Islamic Republic in the Region
Israeli President Isaac Herzog met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Baku to discuss regional security threats posed by Iran. The meeting comes amid heightened…
Open Data Iran: The Number of Religious Seminaries in Iran is 5 Times Greater than Universities
A recent study by 'Open Data Iran' reveals that Iran has five times more religious seminaries than public universities, with significant funding allocated to these…
Fourth Court Session for Nima Momeni's Charges; Defense Attorney Withdraws
Nima Momeni's fourth court session regarding the murder of Bob Lee took place, with his attorney Paula Kahn withdrawing from the case. The next session…
Ghazal Safari, Iranian Singer: The People of Iran Are Separate from Their Government
Ghazal Safari, an Iranian singer living in Britain after fleeing Ukraine due to the Russian invasion, emphasizes the distinction between the people of Iran and…
Jordan Prepares for Royal Wedding Celebration
Jordan is preparing for the royal wedding of Crown Prince Hussein and his Saudi fiancée, marking the first royal marriage in thirty years. This event…
Lebanese Army Frees Abducted Saudi Citizen; 9 Suspects Arrested
The Lebanese Army successfully freed a Saudi citizen who was kidnapped in Beirut and arrested nine suspects involved in the crime. The incident, which involved…
Reza Morad Sahraei Becomes New Minister of Education of the Islamic Republic
Reza Morad Sahraei has been confirmed as the new Minister of Education in Iran, succeeding Youssef Noori after a vote in the Assembly. His appointment…
The US and Saudi Arabia Call for Extension of Ceasefire in Sudan
Saudi Arabia and the US are urging an extension of a ceasefire in Sudan amidst ongoing violence between military factions. The conflict has led to…
Tenants, the New Victims of Inflation; Hidden Hunger and Malnutrition Intensified
The article discusses the worsening situation of Iranian tenants facing economic pressures due to high inflation, leading to severe food insecurity and malnutrition. It highlights…
Three Chinese Warships Cross Taiwan Strait; Taiwan's Armed Forces on Alert
Three Chinese warships, including an aircraft carrier, have crossed the Taiwan Strait, prompting Taiwan's armed forces to prepare for potential conflict. This incident highlights the…
Narges Mohammadi and Golrokh Iraee Still Denied Family Visits for Presenting Paper at 'Saving Iran' Conference
Narges Mohammadi and Golrokh Iraee have been banned from family visits after presenting a paper at a conference advocating for political change in Iran. This…
Celine Dion Cancels All Concerts for the Next Year
Celine Dion has canceled all her concerts for the next year due to a rare neurological illness, which has significantly impacted her health and ability…
Escalating Dollar Shortage Crisis; Iranian Foreign Minister Requests 'Banking Cooperation' from Iraq
Iran's Foreign Minister has requested increased banking cooperation with Iraq amidst a growing dollar shortage crisis. Despite previous promises regarding the release of frozen Iranian…
New Research: NASA Scientists Observe a Polar Storm on the Mysterious Planet Uranus for the First Time
NASA scientists have observed a polar storm on Uranus for the first time, providing new insights into the planet's atmosphere. This discovery helps enhance our…
Scattered Clashes in Sudan; Continuing Ceasefire at Risk
Sudan is experiencing renewed clashes after a fragile ceasefire, threatening humanitarian aid delivery and escalating an already severe crisis. The Sudanese army and the Rapid…
Restoring Real Sensation to Prosthetic Hands; Afghan-Origin Scientist from Lausanne Polytechnic Explains to Voice of America
Dr. Soleiman Shakur and his team at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne are developing technology to restore temperature sensation in prosthetic limbs for amputees.…
Response of Pop Music Readers to the Minister of Culture's Statements: Don't Deceive the People
The Iranian Minister of Culture claimed that rumors about the prohibition of pop singers are false, leading to backlash from artists like Reza Sadeghi, who…
Iran's Women's National Alish Wrestling Team Crowned Asian Champions
The Iranian women's national Alish wrestling team won the Asian Championship in Uzbekistan, securing two gold and two silver medals. This victory reinforces Iran's strong…
Arrest of 11 Individuals in Istanbul; Turkey Claims to Have Identified a Mossad Espionage Network
Turkey's MIT has arrested 11 individuals, including two Turkish citizens, for allegedly spying for Israel's Mossad. The network, led by Selçuk Küçükkaya, was reportedly gathering…
French Citizen Taken Hostage Hospitalized After Release from Islamic Republic Prison
Benjamin Brier, a French citizen recently released from an Iranian prison, has been hospitalized for recovery after a lengthy hunger strike. He expressed concern for…
Continued Interpretation of 'Heroic Flexibility'; Former MP Says JCPOA File Will Be Archived
Ali Shamkhani's resignation from the Supreme National Security Council has sparked discussions about the future of the JCPOA, with some suggesting that the issue may…
Iran's Women's Alish Wrestling Team Crowned Champions at Asian Championships
The Iranian women's national wrestling team won the championship at the Asian Alish Championships, securing four silver and two bronze medals. This victory highlights the…
Complaint by Several Chinese Citizens Against Property Purchase Restrictions in Florida
A group of Chinese citizens in Florida is suing the state over a new law that restricts property purchases for citizens from certain countries, including…
Senior Israeli Leaders Invited to Dubai Climate Change Conference
Israeli leaders Netanyahu and Herzog have been invited to the COP28 climate conference in Dubai, with significant participation from Israeli companies. This invitation reflects the…
Experts Discuss Water Crisis; Deputy Minister of Agriculture Claims 'We Have Water for 2 Billion People'
The Deputy Minister of Agriculture in Iran claimed that the country has enough water to supply the needs of 2 billion people, a statement met…
Launch of Two New NASA Satellites; Aiding in Predicting Severe Weather Storms
NASA is launching two new satellites to enhance the prediction of severe weather storms. These satellites will join two others already in orbit and aim…
Seven-Day Ceasefire Agreement Among Warring Parties in Sudan
Warring factions in Sudan have agreed to a seven-day ceasefire, supported by international forces, to allow for humanitarian aid and infrastructure maintenance. The ongoing conflict…
Zelensky: Some Arab Leaders Have Ignored Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized some Arab leaders for ignoring Russia's invasion of Ukraine during the Arab League summit in Saudi Arabia. He emphasized the…
Award Given to Zahra Amirabrahimi at Cannes Festival; Cate Blanchett Supports Iranian Women
Cate Blanchett showed solidarity with Iranian women by attending the Cannes Film Festival barefoot and presenting an award to Zahra Amirabrahimi, who spoke out against…
Opponents Battle in Sudan's Capital; Army Conducts Airstrikes
The conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces has escalated, resulting in airstrikes in Khartoum and significant civilian displacement. Both sides accuse…
Abdul Fazl Ghadiani: Ali Khamenei and His Repressive Agents Are Still Thirsty for Blood
Abdul Fazl Ghadiani condemned the Iranian regime's recent execution of three young protesters, asserting that they were tortured into false confessions. He called for a…
Poya Mohseni's Account of Acting in 'English': Receiving the Pulitzer is a Great Achievement
Poya Mohseni discusses his role in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play 'English' by Sanaz Toosi, which explores the experiences of Iranian immigrants learning English. The play…
Mowlavi Abdolhamid: These Executions are 'Painful'
Mowlavi Abdolhamid condemned the recent executions of three defendants in the 'Isfahan House' case, calling them painful and urging for a halt to executions in…
New Research: An Exoplanet is Subject to Continuous Volcanic Eruptions
A newly discovered Earth-sized exoplanet in the Milky Way shows evidence of continuous volcanic activity, similar to Jupiter's moon Io. This finding, inferred from gravitational…
Life Sentence for Sayfullo Saipov, Attacker of the New York Terrorist Incident
Sayfullo Saipov has been sentenced to life in prison for a 2017 terrorist attack in New York that killed eight people. The court heard from…
Prince Reza Pahlavi Meets Senator Blumenthal on 'Maximum Support' for the People of Iran
Prince Reza Pahlavi met with Senator Richard Blumenthal to discuss U.S. support for Iranian protests. The meeting was part of a campaign by the National…
Hamid Rasai Calls for the Execution of Taraneh Alidoosti
Hamid Rasai, a radical former parliament member, has called for the execution of actress Taraneh Alidoosti after she criticized the Iranian government's plans for executing…
The Accused in the 'Isfahan House' Case Call on 'The People of Iran' and Protests Erupt
Three protesters facing execution in Iran have called on the public to prevent their deaths, leading to protests both inside and outside the country. Authorities…
Call for Sanctions Against the Ministry of Culture: Cultural Figures Urge Non-Recognition of Censorship Institutions
A coalition of Iranian artists has called for a boycott of the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, urging their peers to resist censorship and…
Women's Rights Award at the Geneva Summit for Democracy and Human Rights Presented to Shima Babaei, Human Rights Activist
Shima Babaei received the Women's Rights Award at the Geneva Summit, dedicating it to Iranian activists fighting against government oppression. Her father, Ebrahim Babaei, has…
Tehran Mayor Talks About 350,000 Vacant Homes in Tehran; Housing Becomes an 'Unattainable Dream'
Tehran's Mayor Alireza Zakani revealed that there are 350,000 vacant homes in the city, primarily held for speculation, while housing prices continue to soar. Government…
New European Regulations for Cryptocurrency Market Approved
The European Union has approved new regulations to regulate the cryptocurrency market, aimed at combating tax evasion and fraud. This marks a significant step as…
Islamic Revolutionary Court Sentences Anisha Asadollahi, Labor Activist, to Five Years in Prison
Anisha Asadollahi, a labor rights activist, has been sentenced to five years and eight months in prison by the Islamic Revolutionary Court in Tehran for…
Second Victory for Iran's Representative in Asian Club Volleyball Championship in Bahrain
Iran's Shahdab Yazd volleyball team achieved its second victory in the Asian Club Volleyball Championship by defeating Kam Air Afghanistan. The team, featuring former national…
Iran Summons Iraqi Ambassador Over Presence of Kurdish Opponents at Ceremony in Kurdistan Region
Iran has summoned the Iraqi ambassador to protest the presence of Kurdish opposition groups at a ceremony in the Kurdistan region, which Iran views as…
Pilot Identified as Cause of Helicopter Crash Carrying Minister of Sports
A helicopter crash carrying Iran's Minister of Sports was attributed to pilot error, with no technical issues found. The incident raised concerns about the use…
Tehran University Access to International Scientific Databases Cut Due to Debt
Tehran University has lost access to international scientific databases due to accumulated debts totaling 60 billion tomans, attributed to currency devaluation and neglect from the…
Two Days Until Turkey's Elections | Muharrem İnce's Withdrawal Increases Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu's Chances
Muharrem İnce has withdrawn from Turkey's presidential race, boosting Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu's chances against incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Recent polls suggest Kılıçdaroğlu may secure a majority,…
Human Rights Watch Condemns Increase in Executions in Iran and Calls for Global Action
Human Rights Watch condemned the increase in executions in Iran, noting over 60 executions since last month, including an Iranian-Swedish citizen. The organization criticized the…
Introduction of Riyadh's Ambassador in Tehran Concurrent with the Visit of the Islamic Republic's Minister of Economy to Saudi Arabia
The Iranian Minister of Economy visited Saudi Arabia for the first time since the resumption of relations, coinciding with Riyadh's introduction of its ambassador in…
Iran Women's Hockey Coach: Equipment and Ticket Costs Covered Personally
The Iranian women's ice hockey team secured second place in the Asian championships, with players covering their own travel costs due to a lack of…
WhatsApp Responds to Elon Musk's Claim: Don't Worry About 'Unauthorized Use' of Your Microphone
WhatsApp addressed claims by Elon Musk regarding unauthorized microphone usage, attributing the issue to a bug in Android. Musk criticized Zuckerberg over privacy concerns and…
Britain Confirms Birth of First Babies from Three-Person DNA Technique
Britain has confirmed the birth of the first babies conceived using a three-person DNA technique aimed at preventing rare genetic diseases. This groundbreaking method involves…
U.S. Secretary of State: Women and Girls in Iran Are Pursuing Their Fundamental Rights Despite Repression
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken highlighted the ongoing struggle of Iranian women and girls for their rights during a speech at the Freedom House…
Benjamin Netanyahu: Israel is Prepared to Fight Iran on Multiple Fronts if Necessary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel is ready to confront Iran on multiple fronts to prevent it from establishing terror networks and acquiring…
UN Migration Agency: Number of Displaced Persons in Sudan Reaches 700,000
The UN reports that the number of displaced persons in Sudan has surged to over 700,000 due to ongoing conflicts. The fighting involves the Sudanese…
Restrictions on Property Purchases by Citizens of Certain Countries Including Iran in Florida
Florida has enacted a law prohibiting property purchases by citizens of seven countries, including Iran, citing national security concerns. The law has faced criticism for…
Arash Sadeghi, Civil Activist Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison
Arash Sadeghi, a civil rights activist, has been sentenced to over four years in prison by the Tehran Revolutionary Court for charges related to gathering…
2023 Pulitzer Prize Winners Announced; Sanaz Tusi Wins for Playwriting
Sanaz Tusi won the Pulitzer Prize for her play 'English,' which explores the lives of four Iranian adults preparing for an English language test. The…
Iranian Weightlifter Wins Bronze Medal at Asian Championships
Fatemeh Keshavarz won a bronze medal at the Asian Weightlifting Championships, becoming the second Iranian woman to achieve this feat. Her success highlights the challenges…
Continued Fighting in Sudan; Mediators Seek to Establish Ceasefire
Fighting in Sudan continues as representatives from the warring factions meet in Jeddah for pre-negotiation talks on a ceasefire. The U.S. and Saudi Arabia are…
Arab Foreign Ministers Agree to Syria's Return to the Arab League
Arab foreign ministers have agreed to reinstate Syria in the Arab League after over a decade of suspension. This decision reflects increasing regional pressure to…
Factions Engaged in Sudan Begin Peace Negotiations in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
After three weeks of conflict in Sudan, peace negotiations have begun in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, involving the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces. The…
Right-wing Presidential Candidate in Paraguay Arrested
Paraguayo Cubas, a right-wing presidential candidate in Paraguay, was arrested after alleging election fraud and calling for protests. He finished third in the election, which…
The Movement of SUVs in the Path of Parliament; Fereydoun Abbasi: Why Should We Make a Scene and Get Stuck on SUVs?
The impeachment of Minister Reza Fatemi Amin has sparked a conflict over the allocation of SUVs to Parliament members, with Fereydoun Abbasi questioning the need…
Controversial Journey of World Football Star to Saudi Arabia; Messi Apologizes
Lionel Messi apologized for traveling to Saudi Arabia without notifying Paris Saint-Germain, resulting in a two-week suspension. The trip angered fans, leading to protests for…
Parties Involved in Sudan War Enter Saudi Arabia for Dialogue
The Sudanese militia, Rapid Support Forces, will participate in talks with the army in Saudi Arabia, marking the first serious attempt to address the ongoing…
The Seminary of Mazandaran Declares Any Possibility of Assassination Against Ibrahim Fazel as 'Unfounded'
Ibrahim Fazel, a cleric from Mazandaran, was found dead in the Caspian Sea, with local authorities ruling out foul play and attributing his death to…
Concern Expressed by Kayvan Samimi's Lawyer Over His Condition; No Charges or Detaining Authority Identified
Kayvan Samimi's lawyer has raised concerns about his client's detention, stating that there is no information regarding the charges or the authority responsible for his…
Exclusive Reuters Report: Venezuelan Oil Tankers at Risk of Leakage, Sinking, and Fire
A report reveals that over half of Venezuela's oil tankers are in poor condition, risking leaks and accidents. The state oil company has resorted to…
Intense Clashes Around Sudan's Capital; Ceasefire Again Violated
Intense fighting has resumed in Khartoum, Sudan, despite a recently agreed ceasefire, with both the Sudanese army and Rapid Support Forces vying for control. The…
A Look at the Artistic Career of Hesam Mahmoudi; An Actor Who Played Impactful Roles in His Short Life
Hesam Mahmoudi, a talented Iranian actor, passed away at the age of 37 due to cardiac arrest. He had a significant impact on Iranian cinema…
Summoning of Several Artists Opposing Mandatory Hijab; Tehran Prosecutor Threatens Them with Arrest
Tehran's prosecutor has summoned several artists for opposing mandatory hijab and threatened them with arrest if they do not comply. This crackdown follows a speech…
The United Nations Condemns Taliban's Policy Against Media and Journalists in Afghanistan
The UN condemned the Taliban's oppressive policies against journalists in Afghanistan on World Press Freedom Day, highlighting the severe restrictions and dangers faced by media…
An Expert: Online Marketing Under the Blade of Filtering and Internet Outages in Iran, Died and Came Back to Life
A digital marketing expert in Iran highlights the severe challenges faced by the industry due to internet filtering and outages, stating that many global platforms…
Housing Recession in Iran Turns 8 Years Old; Media Reports: Increased Interest of Citizens in 'Middle-Aged Homes'
Iran's housing market has entered its eighth consecutive year of recession, leading citizens to seek middle-aged homes due to the high prices of new constructions.…
An Iranian Health Ministry Official Confirms 'Rotavirus Outbreak'; Domestic Vaccine Production by Year-End
An Iranian health official confirmed a rotavirus outbreak in Tehran, stating it is a recurring issue. A domestic vaccine is expected to be produced by…