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February 2024
Dena Lanjabadi, Civil Activist Arrested in Marivan
Dena Lanjabadi, a Kurdish civil activist and former political prisoner, was arrested in Marivan by Iranian security forces and charged with 'propaganda against the regime.'…
Stock Market Remains Turbulent, Initial Public Offerings Canceled 'Until Further Notice'
The Iranian stock market is experiencing significant turmoil, prompting the Securities and Exchange Organization to cancel initial public offerings indefinitely. This situation arises amid investor…
Life for Bread; 65% of Workers Earn Less than Minimum Wage, 76% of Injured Workers Were Uninsured
A recent report reveals that 65% of Iranian workers earn less than the minimum wage, and 76% of those injured in workplace accidents were uninsured.…
Deteriorating Health of Manouchehr Bakhtiari in Prison Due to Urinary Obstruction and Severe Blood Pressure Drop
Manouchehr Bakhtiari, a political prisoner and father of justice-seeker Pouya Bakhtiari, is reported to be in critical health in prison due to urinary obstruction and…
Threats from the Islamic Republic and its Proxies in the Region; Sullivan Calls for Immediate Approval of U.S. Financial Aid to Ukraine and Israel
Jake Sullivan urged the U.S. Congress to quickly approve financial aid for Ukraine and Israel, citing threats from Iran and its proxies. The bipartisan plan…
Exploring Ways to End the Gaza War and Free Hostages; Biden and King Abdullah Meet in Washington
U.S. President Biden and Jordan's King Abdullah met to discuss ending the Gaza war and securing a ceasefire and the release of hostages. Biden emphasized…
Europe's Increased Dependence on Norwegian Energy Raises Concerns Over Sabotage in the Country's Facilities
Norway's energy facilities are increasingly vulnerable to sabotage due to Europe's growing dependence on its oil and gas, as highlighted by Lars Christian Amundsen of…
Israel Reports Discovery of Hamas Tunnels Beneath UNRWA Headquarters in Gaza
The Israeli army has discovered Hamas tunnels beneath the UNRWA headquarters in Gaza, leading to the suspension of financial aid from multiple countries. This situation…
Pakistani Army Calls Elections Successful; Global Community Demands Transparency
The Pakistani Army declared the recent parliamentary elections successful, while both Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan claim victory amidst allegations of electoral irregularities. The international…
UN Secretary-General: The World Has Entered an 'Era of Chaos'
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres declared that the world is in an 'era of chaos,' highlighting widespread anger and conflict. He called for urgent reforms in…
Strike at German Airports; Hundreds of Flights Canceled, Europe's Largest Economy Affected
Flight security personnel in Germany went on strike, resulting in the cancellation of over 1,100 flights and affecting around 200,000 passengers. The strike is part…