September 2023
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…
Fact-checking: Twitter Users Supporting the Kremlin Spread Fake Information
Pro-Russian Twitter users are spreading misinformation about the Ukraine war, claiming it is fabricated and that Western aid is being misused. An anonymous user, 'MyLordBibo,'…
Alexei Navalny's Appeal Rejected by Court
Alexei Navalny's appeal against a 19-year prison sentence was rejected, leading to a potential total of over 30 years in prison. This ruling is seen…
Explosion in Nagorno-Karabakh Leaves 20 Dead and Dozens Injured
An explosion at a gas station in Nagorno-Karabakh has resulted in at least 20 deaths and 300 injuries amid a mass exodus of ethnic Armenians…
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…
Fact-Checking | Islamists' Misuse of Artificial Intelligence for 'Deepfake' Apocalyptic Narratives
A new report reveals that an Islamist network is using artificial intelligence to create deepfake videos promoting apocalyptic narratives, including a deepfake of Elon Musk.…
Anniversary of Mahsa; Fire Breaks Out in Women's Prison in Qarchak Varamin
On the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, a fire broke out in Qarchak Varamin women's prison, possibly linked to a prison riot. Human rights activists…
An Expert Displays Two 'Alien' Corpses at the Mexican Congress
Jaime Maussan presented two alleged alien corpses at the Mexican Congress, claiming they are 1000 years old and not part of human evolution. This event…
Wave of Protests Against the Dismissal of Professors; Sharif University President Claims It Was a 'Legal' Action
Protests against the dismissal of professors in Iran are escalating, with Sharif University President Rasool Jalili claiming the actions are legal. The dismissals have drawn…
Transfer of Bahareh Hedayat to Prison; Request from Mahsa Amini's Mother and 21 Political Prisoners to End Hunger Strike
Bahareh Hedayat, a political prisoner, is on her thirteenth day of hunger strike, protesting government repression and the death of fellow prisoner Javad Rouhi. Her…
Bahareh Hedayat Transferred to Hospital on the Thirteenth Day of Hunger Strike
Bahareh Hedayat, a political prisoner, has been hospitalized on the thirteenth day of her hunger strike due to severe health issues. She is protesting against…
Habib Afkari, Former Political Prisoner: The Noble People of Iran Will Not Bow to Oppression
Habib Afkari, a former political prisoner, condemns the Iranian government and highlights the ongoing oppression faced by his family, particularly his brother Vahid, who remains…
Increased Pressures Ahead of Mahsa's Anniversary; Reza Norouzi and Hossein Hosseinpour Arrested
Reza Norouzi and Hossein Hosseinpour were arrested in Iran as authorities increase pressure on human rights activists ahead of the first anniversary of Mahsa Amini's…
Meeting of the Presidents of Turkey and Russia; Erdogan: Revival of the 'Grain Agreement' Will Soon Be Possible
Turkish President Erdogan met with Russian President Putin to discuss the revival of the Black Sea grain agreement, which is crucial for safe grain exports…
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…
Minister of Education Compares School Fees to 'Buying Luxury Cars'
The Iranian Minister of Education faced backlash for comparing school tuition fees to buying luxury cars, sparking criticism from media and social media users. This…