May 2023
Joe Biden Honors Generations of Fallen American Soldiers on Memorial Day
On Memorial Day, President Joe Biden honored fallen American soldiers and emphasized the importance of remembering their sacrifices for democracy. He linked their legacy to…
Analytical Report: The Annual Cost of Enforcing Hijab Equals the Wages of Millions of Workers in Iran
The Open Data Iran database estimates that enforcing mandatory hijab costs Iranian society between 40 to 45 trillion tomans annually, equivalent to the wages of…
Increased Suppression of Sexual and Gender Minorities in China; Beijing's LGBT Center Shut Down
The Beijing LGBT Center has been shut down by the Chinese government due to external pressures, marking a significant setback for the rights of sexual…
Fact-Checking | Putin: The Victimhood of a War Criminal Under Pursuit
Vladimir Putin characterized Russia as a victim in the Ukraine war during a Victory Day speech, despite ongoing war crimes accusations against him. Analysts suggest…
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…
New Research: Preventing the Annual Death of One Million Infants by Providing Affordable Services to Pregnant Women
New research indicates that affordable healthcare services for pregnant women could prevent over one million infant deaths annually in developing countries. An international team has…
When Statistics Speak; The Heavy Shadow of Hunger in Iran
The Statistical Center of Iran reports a significant increase in the importance of food and housing expenses amid rising inflation, leading to a drastic reduction…
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…
Strikes Continue; Contract Workers Demand Elimination of 'Contractor Mafia'
Contract and temporary workers in Iran continue their strikes demanding the approval of a government employee organization plan to eliminate contractor status. The plan has…
United States: Russia has suffered 100,000 casualties in Ukraine over 5 months
The U.S. estimates that Russia has incurred 100,000 casualties in Ukraine over the last five months, primarily in the Bakhmut region, where both sides have…