September 2023
Turkey's Antalya Film Festival Canceled Due to Controversy Over Documentary on 2016 Coup
The Antalya Film Festival in Turkey was canceled due to controversy over a documentary about the 2016 coup attempt. The Turkish Ministry of Culture withdrew…
First Anniversary of Occupation of 4 Regions in Ukraine; Putin: They Wanted to Join Russia
Vladimir Putin claimed that residents of four Ukrainian regions annexed by Russia last year wanted to join Russia, despite widespread accusations of election fraud. The…
Pegah Ahangarani Participates with 'My Father' in the Competitive Section of the International IDFA Festival
Pegah Ahangarani's documentary 'My Father' has been selected for the competitive section of the IDFA festival, highlighting personal and historical narratives about the Iranian Revolution.…
End of a Year in Space; Three Russian and American Astronauts Return to Earth
Three astronauts, two Russian and one American, returned to Earth after a record-breaking year in space. Frank Rubio set the record for the longest U.S.…
Livelihood Crisis in Iran; Sweets and Chocolates Facing Price Hikes
Iran's food market is struggling with sugar shortages and rising prices, contradicting government claims of abundance. Producers warn of future price increases, impacting livelihoods as…
Continued Pressure on Media Activists; Ali Hadiyaloo and Hoshyar Babaei Summoned to Court
Ali Hadiyaloo and Hoshyar Babaei, two media activists in Iran, have been summoned and interrogated by government forces as pressure on journalists increases ahead of…
Fire at Energy Resources Development Organization; Defense Ministry: Plastic Warehouse Caught Fire
A fire broke out in a battery manufacturing warehouse of the Energy Resources Development Organization in Tehran, but no casualties were reported. The Ministry of…
The 'Selection' Circle of the Islamic Republic Tightens; Disqualification in Nursing System Elections
The nursing system elections in Iran have seen unprecedented disqualifications, with the government accused of engineering a passive organization. Nurses are protesting against their working…
After Multiple Contradictory Accounts; Ministry of Defense: Explosion in Gorgan Was Not a Drone, It Was a Missile Crash
An explosion in Gorgan, Iran, was confirmed by the Ministry of Defense to be caused by a malfunctioning missile rather than a drone crash, following…
NATO Secretary General: We Must Prepare for a Long War in Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg emphasized the need to prepare for a prolonged conflict in Ukraine, warning that peace is unlikely if Ukraine ceases to…
Ukraine Downs 17 Russian Drones in Multiple Regions
Ukrainian forces shot down 17 Russian drones during nighttime attacks across multiple regions. The incidents highlight ongoing military confrontations between Ukraine and Russia, with significant…
Taiwan Identifies 40 Chinese Warplanes in Its Air Defense Zone
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense reported identifying 40 Chinese warplanes entering its air defense zone, amid increasing military pressure from Beijing. The U.S. continues to support…
EU Expresses Serious Concern Over Detained Swedish Diplomat in Iran
The EU is demanding the release of Johan Flodros, a Swedish diplomat detained in Iran for over 500 days under harsh conditions. His family and…
The Growing Trend of School Dropouts in Iran; Fani: We Have 930,000 Dropouts in the Country
The former Minister of Education reported that Iran has 930,000 school dropouts, with a significant portion stemming from low-income families. The issue is exacerbated by…
Earthquake Damages Several Historical Buildings in Morocco
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Morocco, causing significant damage to historical buildings and resulting in over 1,000 fatalities. The city of Marrakech, known for its…
Cuba Arrests 17 Members of a Mercenary Recruitment Network for the War Against Ukraine
Cuba has arrested 17 individuals linked to a network recruiting young Cubans as mercenaries for the war in Ukraine, allegedly working for Russia. The Cuban…
Moderna: New Vaccine Effective Against Newly Emerged Highly Mutated COVID Variant
Moderna announced that its updated COVID vaccine is effective against the new variant BA.2.86, which has raised concerns of a new wave of infections. The…
Blinken's Visit to Kyiv; Russia Attacks Eastern Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Kyiv amid a Russian attack on Kostiantynivka, which resulted in at least 16 deaths. Ukrainian President Zelensky condemned…
Government Official's Reaction to the 'Monetization' of Education for Foreign Students; Costs Similar to Iranian Students
A government official responded to reports of foreign students being required to pay tuition fees, which has led to a significant dropout rate. The Ministry…
Claim by a Media Outlet in Iran; A 'Famous' Mourner Becomes a Professor at the University of Tehran
Saeed Hadadian, a prominent mourner, has been appointed as a professor at the University of Tehran amid a trend of expelling critical faculty members. This…