April 2017
Call for Transparency in Open Letter to Reformist Policy Council
Over 1,600 activists have urged the Reformist Policy Council in Iran to clarify the electoral list-making process for upcoming city and village council elections, expressing…
Member of Parliament: Issuing Death Sentences Means Raising Soldiers for Drug Traffickers
Hassan Norouzi, a spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament's Judicial Commission, criticized the death penalty for drug traffickers, arguing it harms their families and leads to…
Ahmadinejad's New Attack on Rouhani in Defense of Subsidy Law
Former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has launched a new attack on current President Hassan Rouhani, criticizing the government's handling of cash subsidies and accusing officials of…
Ahmadinejad: 'Revolutionary' or 'Mirror of the Leader's Discontent'?
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has registered to run in the presidential elections despite the Supreme Leader's advice against it. This defiance raises questions about his motivations and…
Microsoft Ends Support for Windows Vista
Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows Vista, making it highly vulnerable to cyber attacks. Users are urged to upgrade to newer versions of Windows…
Central Bank Chief Warns About Tricks of 'Bankrupt Financial Institutions'
The Central Bank of Iran's chief warns the public against high-interest rates offered by bankrupt financial institutions, urging caution as these rates are a sign…
Daily Treatment Costs for Smokers in Iran Reach 10 to 20 Billion Tomans
The Iranian Parliament's Health Commission Vice President highlighted the significant daily costs of treating smokers, criticizing the low tobacco tax in the country. With millions…
Incomes That Do Not Cover Minimum Living Costs
A report reveals that two-thirds of urban households in Iran had incomes below the minimum living costs in 2015. The Supreme Labor Council is responsible…
Taliban Claims Responsibility for Suicide Attack in Pakistan
The Pakistani Taliban has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing targeting an army census team in Lahore, resulting in six deaths. This incident marks the…
Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the Kurdistan Region: Lower Your Flag in Kirkuk
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has demanded that the Kurdistan Regional Government lower its flag in Kirkuk, warning of potential damage to relations if they…
Abu Dhabi's $37 Billion Infrastructure Projects Continue Despite Falling Oil Prices
Abu Dhabi is pushing forward with $37 billion worth of infrastructure projects despite falling oil prices, including a branch of the Louvre Museum, a new…