July 2023
Close Associates of Khatami Emphasize: Sharia Hijab Cannot Be Enforced by Law
A pamphlet published by legal scholars and clerics, with an introduction by former President Khatami, argues that Sharia hijab cannot be enforced by law and…
Hollywood Strikes Continue; Emmy Awards 2023 Postponed
The 75th Emmy Awards have been postponed due to ongoing strikes by Hollywood actors and writers over job security and concerns about artificial intelligence. The…
Human Rights Activists React to Recent Sentences: The Islamic Republic Focuses on Humiliating Women
Human Rights Activists in Iran condemned recent sentences against women related to mandatory hijab, coinciding with the return of the morality police. They warn that…
Greek Firefighters: 19,000 People Moved to Safe Locations on Rhodes Island
A wildfire on Rhodes Island, Greece, has led to the evacuation of 19,000 tourists and residents as the fire threatens local resorts and villages. The…
Wildfire on the Island of Rhodes, Greece; Widespread Evacuations Continue
A massive wildfire on the island of Rhodes, Greece, has led to widespread evacuations of residents and tourists, with over two thousand people fleeing affected…
Risk of Execution for Mohammad Javad Vafaee; Dozens of Human Rights Activists Call for Immediate Halt to Executions in Iran
Human rights activists are calling for the immediate halt of executions in Iran, particularly concerning Mohammad Javad Vafaee, a political prisoner who faces execution after…
Continued Hot and Long Summer in North America, Europe, and China
A severe heatwave is impacting North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, with record temperatures and medical emergencies increasing. Labor unions in Italy are protesting…
Silent March in Zahedan; Abdulhamid: Our Path is Moderation and Balance
In Zahedan, Molavi Abdulhamid condemned a recent police station attack and called for dialogue as a solution to national issues, emphasizing moderation and the importance…
Hashd al-Shaabi at Tehran University; Students: 'It is a military invasion of the university'
Student activists at Tehran University have condemned the acceptance of Hashd al-Shaabi forces as students, labeling it a military invasion and a threat to academic…
Committee to Protect Journalists Calls for 'Unconditional' Release of Nazila Maroufian, Investigative Journalist
Nazila Maroufian, an investigative journalist, was arrested by security forces, prompting the Committee to Protect Journalists to demand her unconditional release. Maroufian has faced previous…
Israel Witnesses Largest Anti-Government Protests Against Benjamin Netanyahu
Tens of thousands of Israelis protested against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial reforms, marking the largest anti-government demonstrations in recent weeks. The protests were notably…
Molavi Abdolhamid: French Police Did Not Blind Any Protester or Kill Anyone
Molavi Abdolhamid criticized the Iranian government's treatment of protesters, emphasizing the right to protest and condemning the use of violence against them. He also highlighted…
Euclid Goes to Space; Goal: Mapping the Universe from 10 Billion Years Ago
A SpaceX rocket is set to launch the Euclid space telescope, which aims to explore dark energy and dark matter, making up 95% of the…
Archaeologists Recover 2500-Year-Old Phoenician Shipwreck from Underwater
Spanish archaeologists are working to recover the 2500-year-old Phoenician ship 'Masaron 2' from the Mediterranean Sea before it is destroyed by storms. The recovery project…