May 2024
Ukraine Signs Long-term Security Agreements with Sweden and Norway
Ukraine has signed long-term security agreements with Sweden and Norway, indicating continued Western support against Russian aggression. President Zelensky emphasized the need for unity among…
Abbas Vahidian Hospitalized in Prison Due to 'Heart Disease'
Abbas Vahidian Shahroodi, a political prisoner in Iran, has been hospitalized due to heart disease, with his lawyer stating he requires specialized medical treatment. Amnesty…
Prisoner Exchange Between Russia and Ukraine After Four-Month Break
Ukraine and Russia have conducted a prisoner exchange after a four-month hiatus, facilitated by the UAE, releasing 150 prisoners in total. Ukrainian President Zelensky welcomed…
World Bank: Continued War Adds About 2 Million to Ukraine's Population Below the Poverty Line
The World Bank reports a significant increase in poverty in Ukraine due to the ongoing war, with 1.8 million more people living in poverty since…
World Bank: With Continued Russian Military Aggression, Nearly Two Million Ukrainians Are Below the Poverty Line
The World Bank reports that nearly 1.8 million Ukrainians are now below the poverty line due to the ongoing Russian military aggression, with significant foreign…
Zhina Modarres-Gorji, journalist and women's rights activist, sentenced to 21 years in prison
Zhina Modarres-Gorji, a journalist and women's rights activist, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison by the Revolutionary Court of Sanandaj on various charges…
South Korea to Invest $19 Billion in Chip Industry
South Korea's President announced a $19 billion investment plan for the semiconductor industry, focusing on enhancing infrastructure and support for small businesses. This initiative aims…
New Court Case for Narges Mohammadi on Charges of 'Propaganda Against the Regime' to be Held
Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate imprisoned in Iran, faces new charges of 'propaganda against the regime' with a court hearing scheduled. This case…
Associated Press: European Parliamentary Elections Held Amid Attacks on Politicians
The European Union is facing heightened concerns over political violence as Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot in an assassination attempt. This incident, along…
Selahattin Demirtaş, former leader of the pro-Kurdish party in Turkey, sentenced to 42 years in prison
Selahattin Demirtaş, former leader of Turkey's pro-Kurdish HDP, has been sentenced to 42 years in prison on multiple charges related to 2014 protests. Critics claim…
Open Data Iran Reports on Statistical Falsification by the Central Headquarters of the Noor Pilgrimage
Open Data Iran has reported on statistical inaccuracies and potential fabrications by the Central Headquarters of the Noor Pilgrimage, raising concerns about the credibility of…
A 'Suspicious' Figure in Iran's Military Budget
The Iranian government budget for this year includes a suspiciously consistent allocation of 60 trillion rials across 30 military projects, raising concerns about transparency and…
A Young Kolber Shot Dead by Islamic Republic Forces at the Baneh Border
A young kolber named Vahid Qarpour was shot dead by Islamic Republic forces at the Baneh border, marking another incident in a series of violent…
The U.S. Election Heats Up; Trump and Biden Agree to Debate Each Other
Joe Biden and Donald Trump have agreed to hold two debates ahead of the November presidential election. The first debate is scheduled for June 27…
Alice Munro, Canadian Nobel Prize-winning Author, Passes Away at Age 92
Alice Munro, a celebrated Canadian author and Nobel Prize winner, has died at 92. Known for her exceptional short stories, she significantly influenced literature and…
20 Billion Dollars in Capital Flight from Iran in the First 9 Months of 1402
Iran has experienced a capital flight of over 20 billion dollars in the first nine months of 1402, reflecting a significant economic crisis exacerbated by…
Increase of Over 50% in the Number of Internally Displaced Persons in 2023
In 2023, the number of internally displaced persons globally rose to 75.9 million, marking a 50% increase over the past five years. Key factors include…
Virtual Conflict Among 'New Principlists' Over Disclosure of Financial Documents of Raefipour's Institute Intensifies
A conflict has arisen among the 'New Principlists' in Iran over the illegal disclosure of financial documents related to Ali Akbar Raefipour's charity, Masaf. The…
A Home Blood Testing Device for Cancer Patients Approved in Britain
A new home blood testing device for cancer patients, named 'Liberty', has been approved in Britain, allowing unsupervised testing and result uploads. This innovation aims…
The Number of Attacks on German Politicians Has Increased Over the Past 5 Years
Attacks on German politicians have significantly increased over the past five years, particularly following recent conflicts involving Hamas. Notable recent attacks include those on Matthias…
Savadkuh Criminal Court in Mazandaran Sentences Two Environmental Activists to Imprisonment
Two environmental activists in the village of Bernet, Vahid and Reza Darvish, were sentenced to six months in prison each for opposing mining activities that…
Central Bank of Iran: Average Housing Price in Tehran Reaches 82 Million Tomans
The average housing price in Tehran has risen to 82 million tomans despite a significant drop in the number of transactions. Many potential buyers are…
Unprecedented Ruling Against Persepolis and Sepahan: Both Teams Will Only Compete in the Presence of Female Spectators
The Iranian Football Federation's Disciplinary Committee has fined Persepolis and Sepahan two billion rials each and mandated that their future matches only allow female spectators…
Ata Rostampour, a Married Kolbar with Three Children, Shot Dead by Islamic Republic Forces
Ata Rostampour, a married kolbar with three children, was shot dead by Islamic Republic forces at the Henghajjal border. This incident is part of a…