Iranian Currency Plummets to New Low Under Sanctions
Iran's rial currency has collapsed to a historic low of 1.2 million to the US dollar, intensifying economic hardship for citizens as nuclear sanctions bite. Discover the causes and consequences.
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Iran sentences film director Jafar Panahi to prison
Iranian authorities have sentenced acclaimed filmmaker Jafar Panahi to prison. Explore the details of his case and the international outcry it has provoked.
Iran Boycotts World Cup Draw Over US Visas
Iran will boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC after the US limited visas for its delegation. The protest highlights ongoing political tensions impacting global sports.
UK couple detained in Iran, son criticises government
The son of a British couple detained in Iran on espionage charges accuses the UK government of a 'passive' response. Read the full story and demand action.
UK Couple on Hunger Strike in Iran Jail: Son's Plea
Lindsay and Craig Foreman mark a birthday in an Iranian prison. Their son Joe reveals they are on hunger strike, having 'lost all hope' after nearly a year detained on 'ludicrous' spying charges.
Iran executes man for rape amid soaring execution rates
Iran publicly executes convicted rapist as execution numbers dramatically increase, with women facing unprecedented rates under Khamenei's regime. Read the shocking statistics.
Iran rejects UN atomic watchdog resolution
Iran condemns the UN atomic watchdog's resolution as 'anti-Iranian' and threatens further retaliatory actions, escalating nuclear tensions. Discover the latest developments.
EU Fights for Digital Sovereignty Against Tech Giants
EU Commissioner Thierry Breton warns Europe must protect its digital laws from US pressure and assert sovereignty against competing tech empires. Read why Europe's digital future matters.
Iran Open to Nuclear Talks With US Under Conditions
Iran's foreign minister reveals Tehran could rejoin nuclear negotiations if treated with respect, disclosing new mediation requests. Discover the diplomatic path forward.
Iran's Water Crisis: Prayers and Cloud Seeding in Tehran
Tehran faces unprecedented drought with just 1mm of rain this year. Discover the desperate measures from mass prayers to cloud seeding as Iran confronts a potential water catastrophe.
Britons in Iran begin hunger strike in 'cry for help'
Lindsay and Craig Foreman from East Sussex have started a hunger strike in Tehran's Evin Prison after feeling 'let down' by the UK government. Their family pleads for action.
20,000 Iranian rebels poised to strike regime strongholds
Exclusive intelligence reveals Iran's main opposition group has mobilised 20,000 fighters along border regions as nationwide protests against the regime intensify. Defence experts warn of escalating conflict.
Iran child bride faces execution unless £80k paid
A teenage child bride in Iran faces imminent execution unless her family can raise £80,000 in 'blood money' after she killed her abusive husband in self-defence. The shocking case has drawn international condemnation.
British couple losing hope in Iran prison
Exclusive: A British couple imprisoned in Iran on espionage charges reveal their fading hope as diplomatic efforts stall and prison conditions worsen in shocking new testimony.
British couple await verdict in Iran detention case
A British-Iranian couple detained in Iran for over five years await a verdict that could determine their fate, as diplomatic efforts continue to secure their release.
Iranian women defy compulsory hijab in street protests
Brave Iranian women are staging public demonstrations against mandatory headscarf laws, dancing unveiled in the streets while the regime intensifies its crackdown on female singers and social media content creators.
Digital ID: When Will It Become Mandatory in Britain?
From banking to benefits - discover the everyday situations where digital ID will become mandatory across the UK and what it means for your privacy and convenience.
Jodi Picoult slams Indiana school's musical ban
Acclaimed novelist Jodi Picoult condemns an Indiana school district for removing her musical adaptation from production, highlighting growing concerns over artistic censorship in US schools.
Jodi Picoult Sounds Alarm on US Book Banning Crisis
Acclaimed novelist Jodi Picoult reveals shocking censorship attempts across American schools and libraries, with Indiana leading the charge in literary suppression.
Russia bans Instagram after Meta policy change
Moscow officially blocks Instagram across Russia after Meta temporarily allows violent speech against Russian forces, marking a major escalation in the digital front of the Ukraine conflict.
Iran executes women for resisting domestic abuse
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking rise in executions of Iranian women who fought back against violent partners, as regime intensifies crackdown on women's rights
Iran threatens author Arundhati Roy over Baldwin reference
Iran's United Nations mission has issued a stern warning to Booker Prize-winning author Arundhati Roy after she invoked James Baldwin while discussing political dissent, raising concerns about freedom of expression.
Trump-era book banning sweeps American schools and libraries
A disturbing trend of book banning sweeps across America, with Trump-era policies accelerating censorship efforts in schools and libraries nationwide. Discover which titles are being targeted and why.
Iran to move capital from Tehran due to water crisis
Iran's president has announced an urgent plan to move the country's capital from Tehran, citing severe water shortages and environmental threats that make the city increasingly uninhabitable.
Taliban enforces nationwide internet blackout in Afghanistan
The Taliban regime is systematically dismantling Afghanistan's digital infrastructure, imposing nationwide internet restrictions that isolate citizens and cripple the economy in what experts call digital repression.
The Librarians: TV drama tackles the fight against book bans
A new Sky series, 'The Librarians', dramatises the real-life battle against literary censorship, following a group of women determined to protect intellectual freedom in their community.
UN Council Fails to Halt Snapback Iran Nuclear Sanctions
The UN Security Council fails to prevent the automatic reimposition of crippling nuclear sanctions on Iran, plunging diplomatic efforts into chaos and escalating global tensions over Tehran's atomic programme.
UN Sanctions Iran Over Nuclear Programme Escalation
The United Nations imposes new sanctions on Iran after a nuclear watchdog report confirms Tehran's rapid escalation of its atomic programme, breaching the 2015 nuclear deal.
UK and US impose sweeping new sanctions on Iran
The UK and US have unleashed a formidable new wave of sanctions targeting Iran's drone production and military apparatus, intensifying pressure over its expanding nuclear activities and regional aggression.
Iran Bars Jafar Panahi's Film From Oscar Submission
In a stark act of cinematic censorship, Iranian authorities have blocked the submission of acclaimed director Jafar Panahi's 'No Bears' for the Best International Feature Film Oscar, reigniting global debates on artistic freedom and political repression.
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