April 2024
Sadeghah Voseqi Released from Evin Prison Due to Worsening Illness Leading to Blindness
Sadeghah Voseqi, an Islamic scholar, was released from Evin Prison after her health deteriorated, leading to blindness. She reported being violently arrested for removing her…
Sediqeh Voseqi to UN Truth Commission: I Have Endured 'Torture and Hardship' with 'Loss of Vision'
Sediqeh Voseqi, a political prisoner and Islamic studies scholar, has testified to the UN about her brutal detention for opposing the compulsory hijab law in…
Spain's Secretary of State for Health Engages with WHO on Global Health Priorities
Spain's Secretary of State for Health, Javier Padilla Bernáldez, visited WHO to discuss global health priorities, including universal health coverage and pandemic response. The meeting…
Conference on 'Overthrow Issue'; Hamed Sheibani Rad to VOA: A Start of Joint Cooperation to Move Away from 'Non-Issues'
A conference titled 'The Overthrow Issue: Strategies and Tactics' was held by the Iran Novin Party and the Iranian Issues Think Tank, focusing on the…
An Economic Newspaper: The Government Provides False Information About Unemployment Rates
A Tehran-based economic newspaper has criticized the Iranian government for providing misleading unemployment statistics, claiming that the reported decrease in unemployment does not reflect the…
WHO and Netherlands Strengthen Partnership to Enhance Global Health
On April 10, 2024, the WHO and the Netherlands held a Strategic Dialogue in The Hague to align their health priorities, focusing on global health…
International Monetary Fund: Strong U.S. Economic Growth Has Helped Improve Global Economy
The head of the IMF announced that strong U.S. economic growth is positively impacting the global economy, although challenges remain. The U.S. economy grew unexpectedly…
At least 94 people killed in capsizing of unlicensed vessel in Mozambique
A tragic maritime accident in Mozambique resulted in at least 94 fatalities and 26 missing individuals after an unlicensed fishing boat capsized. The incident highlights…
Rapid Snow Melt and Flooding in the Ural Mountains of Russia; Thousands Evacuated
Rapid snowmelt in the Ural Mountains has caused severe flooding, leading to a state of emergency and the evacuation of over 4,000 residents. The flooding…
Average Daily Gasoline Consumption Reaches 120 Million Liters
Average daily gasoline consumption in Iran has reached 120 million liters, marking a 1.6% increase from last year. The government plans to implement new restrictions…
Exclusive: Creators of the 'Houri' Music Video Summoned to Court Again
Danial Moghadam, Sahar Zakaria, and Saba Kamali have been summoned to court for their music video 'Houri,' which addresses violence against women. They face charges…
New Zealand Appoints Independent Panel to Achieve Methane Emission Reduction Goals by 2050
New Zealand has established an independent panel to advise on reducing methane emissions by 24 to 47 percent by 2050, as part of its climate…
Currency Market on an Upward Trend; Dollar Hits Record 65,000 Tomans
The Iranian currency market is experiencing significant inflation, with the US dollar reaching a record high of 65,000 tomans. This surge is attributed to economic…
CENTCOM: US-led coalition forces conducted 94 operations against ISIS in Iraq and Syria this year
CENTCOM reported that US-led coalition forces conducted 94 operations against ISIS in Iraq and Syria this year, resulting in 18 deaths and 63 arrests of…
Continuing Criticism Over Mosque Construction in Qeytarieh Park; Tehran Municipality Ignores Opponents
The Tehran Municipality is facing backlash over plans to build a mosque in Qeytarieh Park, with a campaign gathering 120,000 signatures against it. Mayor Alireza…
Germany Revises Military Structure to Address Cyber Threats
Germany's Defense Minister announced a restructuring of the military to enhance cyber defense capabilities in response to Russian aggression in Ukraine. This includes the establishment…
A Member of Parliament Says the Ministry of Industry, Mine, and Trade Does Not Provide Cars to Mothers; Another Sign of the Failure of Childbearing Plans
A member of the Iranian parliament has highlighted the failure of government promises regarding childbearing incentives, noting that many mothers are still waiting for cars…
Protest Gathering of Citizens Against Mosque Construction in Qeytarieh Park; 'The Barriers and Walls of the Workshop' Have Not Been Removed
Citizens in Tehran protested against the construction of a mosque in Qeytarieh Park, objecting to the planned cutting of ancient trees. The protest reflects broader…