August 2023
Request for Assistance in Implementing Raisi's Plan; Planting One Billion Trees Costs 18 Trillion Tomans
Iran's government, led by President Ebrahim Raisi, is seeking assistance to implement a plan to plant one billion trees, estimated to cost 18 trillion tomans.…
Consensual or Unwanted Kiss? Spanish Football Federation Holds Emergency Meeting
The Spanish Football Federation is facing a crisis after President Luis Rubiales kissed player Jennifer Hermoso without her consent during the Women's World Cup celebration.…
Ministry of Labor Again Opposes Increase in Minimum Wage for Iranian Workers
The Iranian Ministry of Labor has announced that it will not raise the minimum wage for workers, despite significant inflation and rising living costs. This…
The Cost of the 'Forbidden Kiss'; President of the Spanish Football Federation Forced to Resign
Luis Rubiales, president of the Spanish Football Federation, resigned after a scandal involving a kiss he gave to Jennifer Hermoso, a player on the women's…
Private Bus Drivers of Tehran Hold Protest
Private bus drivers in Tehran protested against their job conditions and unfulfilled promises regarding vehicle ownership. Their grievances highlight broader issues of wage delays and…
Reactions to the Labor Minister's Claims; ILNA News Agency: The Minister is Lying; Ham-Mihan Newspaper: The Statistics are Fabricated
The Iranian Labor Minister claimed over 1.9 million jobs were created in the past two years, sparking significant backlash from media and experts who argue…
Over Twenty Million Americans Registered for 'Affordable Internet'
Over 20 million American households have registered for a federal program providing discounts on internet services to address the digital divide. This initiative highlights the…
The Death Toll from Unprecedented Fires in Hawaii Reaches 93
The death toll from wildfires in Maui, Hawaii, has reached 93, making it the deadliest wildfire in over a century in the U.S. Governor Josh…
The Iranian Livelihood Basket Shrinks; Clothing Budget for Lower Deciles: 30,000 Tomans a Year
The Iranian economy is facing a severe decline in the purchasing power of poor households, with the clothing budget for lower deciles reduced to 30,000…
A Member of the Legal and Judicial Commission: If the Hijab Bill Is Not Approved, a Flood Will Sweep Us Away
Hossein Ali Haji Deligani, a member of Iran's parliament, warns that the situation regarding hijab enforcement is deteriorating and urges swift action to prevent further…
Continued Water Outages in Various Regions of Iran; Residents of Robat Karim Protest
Water outages persist across Iran, prompting protests in Robat Karim and highlighting a broader water crisis affecting multiple regions. The situation is exacerbated by rising…
The Death Toll from Wildfires in Maui, Hawaii Reaches 53
Wildfires in Maui, Hawaii have resulted in at least 53 fatalities, with expectations for the death toll to rise. The historic city of Lahaina has…
Astronomical Prices for Dental Care in Iran and Teeth Extracted Without Replacement
The cost of dental care in Iran has skyrocketed, with treatments for adults costing between 50 to 100 million tomans, leading many to extract teeth…
Two American Legislators Express Concern Over Chinese-Made Wireless Modules
Two U.S. lawmakers are pressing the FCC to respond to security concerns about Chinese-made wireless modules that could allow China to control American technology remotely.…
Britain's Plan to Cut Costs Begins; Transfer of Refugees to a Barge on British Shores
Britain has started transferring migrants to a barge named 'Bibby Stockholm' to cut costs associated with their accommodation in hotels. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is…