March 2024
Campaign to Prevent the Destruction of Qeytarieh Park; Creating Islamic Neighborhoods as Possible Reasons for Mosque Construction in the Park
An online campaign has emerged to prevent the construction of a mosque in Qeytarieh Park, citing the city's lack of green spaces and the potential…
Zelensky Dismisses More Ukrainian Officials
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed several officials amid escalating Russian attacks, including a senior aide and advisors overseeing military volunteer activities. This shakeup comes as…
Iran's Women's Ice Hockey Team Crowned Champions of Asia and Oceania
The Iranian women's ice hockey team won the Asia and Oceania championships for the first time by defeating the Philippines 4-0. This victory marks a…
Radio Free Asia Closes Its Hong Kong Office Due to Security Concerns
Radio Free Asia has shut down its Hong Kong office due to security concerns stemming from a new national security law that imposes harsh penalties…
Health Ministry Claims: The Cause of Parastoo Bakhshi's Death is Still Unknown, We Collaborated Fully with Her
Parastoo Bakhshi, a cardiologist in Iran, reportedly committed suicide, prompting the Ministry of Health to deny any evidence of mental illness and assert their cooperation…
Faster Rotation of Earth May Shorten Time by One Second
A study indicates that the Earth's rotation is speeding up, potentially leading to a subtraction of one second from clocks around 2029. Lead researcher Duncan…
Response of the Medical System to the Suicide of Parastoo Bakhshi; Formation of a 'Fact-Finding Committee' and Request for Accountability
Dr. Parastoo Bakhshi's suicide prompted the Iranian Medical System Organization to form a fact-finding committee to address the pressures faced by medical professionals. The incident…
An Economic Newspaper: The Real Inflation is Higher than Official Statistics
A Tehran-based economic newspaper reports that the real inflation experienced by households in Iran is significantly higher than official government statistics, particularly in essential sectors…
Noshahr Municipality Destroys Part of the City's Botanical Garden
The Noshahr Municipality has demolished part of the city's botanical garden, destroying its northern wall and leveling a significant area without permission. This action, aimed…
UN Approves First Resolution on Artificial Intelligence; Emphasizes Respect for International Laws
The UN General Assembly has unanimously passed its first resolution on artificial intelligence, initiated by the U.S., emphasizing the importance of human rights and international…
Government's Hand in Determining Minimum Wage Exposed: 20% Proposal and Widespread Protests
The Iranian government has proposed a 20% increase in the minimum wage, which has sparked widespread protests among workers who demand a higher minimum wage…
Biden: Islamophobia Has No Place in America
President Biden issued a statement on International Day to Combat Islamophobia, emphasizing America's commitment to combating Islamophobia and discrimination against Muslims. He acknowledged the ongoing…
National Association of Educators in Iran: Two Teacher Activists from Gilan Granted Leave Linked to Freedom
Two teacher activists from Gilan, Anoush Adeli and Mahmoud Sediqi Pour, were granted leave from prison after being sentenced on security charges. Aziz Qasemzadeh, another…
Government Retreats from Transferring Persepolis Club to Social Security; Two Private Banks Enter Negotiations
The Iranian government has reversed its decision to transfer the Persepolis football club to pension funds after widespread protests, now negotiating with two private banks…
Photographer Fired from IRNA Following Publication of Protest Images
Hana Khalaj, a photographer for the state news agency IRNA, was fired after posting images of a protest against government land appropriation. The protest occurred…
Emergency Situation in Haiti; US Evacuates Non-Essential Embassy Staff
The U.S. has evacuated non-essential personnel from its embassy in Haiti amid escalating violence and a state of emergency. Prime Minister Ariel Henry is attempting…
Calculation by the Center for Islamic Labor Councils of Tehran; the livelihood basket is 32 million and 850 thousand tomans
The Center for Islamic Labor Councils of Tehran announced that the livelihood basket for workers is 32 million and 850 thousand tomans, which may complicate…
Approval of Transfer of Persepolis to Social Security; Retirees Oppose, Minister of Labor Takes Pride
The Iranian government approved the transfer of Persepolis Football Club to the Social Security Organization to settle debts, facing strong opposition from retirees who argue…
Experts: Expect a Sharp Increase in Housing Prices in 1403
Experts predict a significant rise in housing prices in Iran for the year 1403 due to ineffective government policies and ongoing economic challenges. Farshid Pourhajjat…
Pakistan's Parliament Re-elects Shehbaz Sharif as Prime Minister
Shehbaz Sharif has been re-elected as Prime Minister of Pakistan amid protests from supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently imprisoned. The…
The Government's Formula for Housing Construction: Cheap Oil for the Chinese, Chinese Homes for Iranians
Iran is negotiating with China to allow Chinese companies to construct housing in exchange for cheaper Iranian oil. This has raised concerns about the quality…
Reactions Continue to Election Boycott in Iran; Maryam Rajavi: The People Voted for the Overthrow of the Velayat-e Faqih Regime
Following the recent elections in Iran, prominent opposition figures, including Maryam Rajavi and Prince Reza Pahlavi, condemned the electoral process as a sham and interpreted…
Reactions Continue to the Death of Over a Hundred Palestinians in Gaza; U.S. Calls for Further Investigations by Israel
The U.S. has called for an investigation into the deaths of over a hundred Palestinians during food aid distribution in Gaza, following unrest that led…