May 2023
Reuters: Qatar's Prime Minister Held Secret Meeting with Taliban Leader
Qatar's Prime Minister met with Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada in a secret meeting in Kandahar, signaling the Taliban's desire to end their international isolation. The…
Return of Coupons to Iran's Economy Starting Next Week
Iran's Minister of Labor announced the implementation of an electronic coupon system starting next week, increasing subsidies by 20%. This move comes after the removal…
Exclusive | Statements of the Head of Evin Prison During the 1988 Executions from the Perspective of Two Legal Experts
Two human rights lawyers analyzed statements made by Hossein Mortazavi Zanjani, the former head of Evin Prison, regarding the mass executions of political prisoners in…
Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Reports Progress in Federal Debt Ceiling Negotiations
Kevin McCarthy announced progress in negotiations with President Biden about raising the federal debt ceiling, with both sides expressing optimism for an agreement. The outcome…
Reuters Investigative Report; Hacking Group 'Thunderstorm' Targets the U.S.
A Reuters report highlights the hacking group 'Thunderstorm,' which is reportedly targeting U.S. critical infrastructure for espionage. The group is linked to rising tensions between…
Reuters Investigative Report: Climate Challenges Threaten Water and Energy Resources in Asia
A Reuters report highlights the severe climate-related threats to water and energy resources in Asia, affecting nearly 2 billion people across 16 countries. The findings…
Ongoing Water Dispute; Amir-Abdollahian: The Islamic Republic Does Not Recognize the Taliban
Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian stated that the Islamic Republic does not recognize the Taliban and emphasized the need for an inclusive government in Afghanistan…
Response of Pop Music Readers to the Minister of Culture's Statements: Don't Deceive the People
The Iranian Minister of Culture claimed that rumors about the prohibition of pop singers are false, leading to backlash from artists like Reza Sadeghi, who…
Mother of Mohammad Qabadi, sentenced to death, appeals for forgiveness from the family of the killed officer during protests
Masoumeh Ahmadi, the mother of Mohammad Qabadi, sentenced to death for allegedly killing a police officer during protests, has appealed for forgiveness from the officer's…
Continued Interpretation of 'Heroic Flexibility'; Former MP Says JCPOA File Will Be Archived
Ali Shamkhani's resignation from the Supreme National Security Council has sparked discussions about the future of the JCPOA, with some suggesting that the issue may…
NATO Parliamentary Assembly Recognizes Russian Crimes Against Ukraine as 'Genocide'
The NATO Parliamentary Assembly has unanimously recognized Russian actions in Ukraine as genocide, marking a significant diplomatic victory for Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelensky welcomed this…
Zelensky: Some Arab Leaders Have Ignored Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized some Arab leaders for ignoring Russia's invasion of Ukraine during the Arab League summit in Saudi Arabia. He emphasized the…
Heavy Rainfall in Italy; Elon Musk Collaborates with SpaceX to Aid Flood Victims
Elon Musk's SpaceX is collaborating with Unipol Gruppo to provide satellite internet services to flood victims in Italy, where heavy rains have caused significant destruction…
Proposal from Some Labor Organizations: Dissolution of Contractor Companies for Workers and Replacement with 'Workers' Cooperatives' to Reduce 'Exploitation'
Labor organizations in Iran are proposing to dissolve contractor companies and replace them with workers' cooperatives to combat exploitation and corruption in the workforce. Akbar…
Mowlavi Abdolhamid: These Executions are 'Painful'
Mowlavi Abdolhamid condemned the recent executions of three defendants in the 'Isfahan House' case, calling them painful and urging for a halt to executions in…
Successful Meeting of Israeli Minister of Intelligence with Prince Reza Pahlavi in the U.S. Capital
Israeli Minister of Intelligence Gila Gamliel met with Prince Reza Pahlavi in Washington, highlighting the need for international action against the Iranian regime. This meeting…
From the Yogurt Brand 'White Mustache' to Bridging Iranian and American Food Cultures
Homa Dashtaki, an Iranian immigrant and founder of the yogurt brand 'White Mustache', has released a book titled 'Yogurt and Whey' that explores the intersection…
The White House Hosts the 'American Jewish Heritage Month' Ceremony
President Joe Biden will host a ceremony at the White House to celebrate 'American Jewish Heritage Month' featuring Broadway stars performing from the musical 'Parade,'…
The Guardian: Britain is rapidly processing asylum requests from tens of thousands of Iranians and Iraqis
The UK government is expediting the processing of over 20,000 asylum applications from Iranian and Iraqi nationals to address a significant backlog. Prime Minister Rishi…
Buzorgmehr Vaziri: Ferdowsi is the Identity Document of Iranian Ethnicities; Depiction of Lion and Sun in Shahnameh
Buzorgmehr Vaziri, a Shahnameh researcher, asserts that Ferdowsi is the identity document of Iranian ethnicities, countering claims of racism against him. He emphasizes the cultural…
A Member of Parliament Announced; Water Reserves in Sistan and Baluchestan Only Last for the Next Two Months
A parliamentary member has warned that water reserves in Sistan and Baluchestan will be depleted in two months, risking a humanitarian crisis for the region's…
An Academic Official: Iran's Fertility Rate is Falling to the Lowest Level in Western Asia
Iran's population growth rate has fallen to below one percent, with predictions of negative growth and an aging population in the coming decades. This situation…
Mawlawi Abdulhamid: The Root of the Country's Problems is the Incorrect Conduct of Elections by the Government
Mawlawi Abdulhamid, a prominent Sunni cleric in Iran, criticized the government's handling of elections as the root cause of the country's problems and protests. He…
2023 Pulitzer Prize Winners Announced; Sanaz Tusi Wins for Playwriting
Sanaz Tusi won the Pulitzer Prize for her play 'English,' which explores the lives of four Iranian adults preparing for an English language test. The…
Law Serves 'Honor Killings'; A Human Rights Organization Reports Release of a Killer One Week After Arrest
A father who murdered his daughter was released from prison just a week after his arrest, facilitated by the consent of the victim's mother. This…
Tensions in Relations Between Rome and Paris; Italian Foreign Minister Cancels Trip to France
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani canceled his trip to France after French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin criticized Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's handling of immigration issues.…
Bipartisan Senate Plan to Compete with China; Schumer: Committed to Maintaining U.S. Leadership
U.S. Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, are collaborating with Republicans on a bipartisan plan to enhance economic competitiveness against China, focusing on technology access,…
U.S. Surgeon General Declares Loneliness and Isolation an 'Epidemic'
The U.S. Surgeon General has declared loneliness and isolation an epidemic, revealing that nearly half of American adults feel lonely. This issue has worsened due…
Mawlawi Abdolhamid: If Detaining Us Solves People's Problems, Then Imprison Us
Mawlawi Abdolhamid criticized the Iranian authorities for failing to address the people's problems, suggesting that if detaining protesters could solve these issues, they should imprison…