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21/06/2024

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21/06/2024

June 20- REPOSTED from Asieh Namdar:
“On this World Refugee Day, the journey of one former refugee from Iran who fulfilled her dream of becoming an acclaimed writer and novelist. Big thanks to Porochista Khakpour for sharing her story on live TV - a story so many of us can relate to.”

20/06/2024

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AuthorsAhmad BarakizadehCartoonsCartoons[2024] The Guilty Set Free June 20, 2024 tweet By Ahmad Barakizadeh By Ahmad Barakizadeh Similar Articles to This Post The Guilty Set Free June 20, 2024 The Islamic Republic’s Election Circus June 13, 2024 Chopper Ballot: Aerial Voting Takes Off June 6, 2024...

20/06/2024

Camelia Entekhabifard (also Camelia E. Fard or Camelia Entekhabi-Fard, born 1973) is an Iranian American journalist, the editor-in-chief of the Independent Persian, and an author.

20/06/2024

Armenian chef, author, and TV personality Ara Zada from Los Angeles prepares a Yogurt and Meatball Soup called Matzoon or Kufte.
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Recipe: NOOSHEH JOON!Recipe[2024] YOGURT & MEATBALL SOUP June 20, 2024 tweet Armenian chef, author, and TV personality Ara Zada from Los Angeles prepares a Yogurt and Meatball Soup called Matzoon or Kufte. What do you call this soup? The soup is often prepared with Kibbeh, which is a stuffed meatbal...

20/06/2024

June 19 – The head of Lebanon’s Hezbollah said on Wednesday that nowhere in Israel would be safe if a full-fledged war breaks out between the two foes, and also threatened EU member Cyprus for the first time and other parts of the Mediterranean.

News Head of Lebanon’s Hezbollah Threatens Israel and Cyprus June 20, 2024 tweet People listen to Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah's speech through a screen during a gathering in support of Palestinians, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in ...

20/06/2024

June 19 – The U.S. military said on Wednesday it had destroyed one ground control station and one command and control node in a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen.

NewsMiddle EastWorld US Military Says It Strikes Targets in Houthi-Controlled Area of Yemen June 20, 2024 tweet A U.S. Navy crewman directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman. REUTERS/FILE PHOTO./ WASHINGTON, June 19 (Reuters) – The U...

20/06/2024

June 20 – Iran condemned Canada’s listing of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization as “an unwise and unconventional politically-motivated step,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani was quoted as saying by the semi-official Fars news agency on Thursday.

DUBAI, June 20 (Reuters) – Iran condemned Canada’s listing of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization as “an unwise and unconventional politically-motivated step,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani was quoted as saying by the semi-official Fars news ...

20/06/2024

June 19 - Canada is listing Iran‘s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization and could investigate former senior Iranian officials living in the country, a senior cabinet member said on Wednesday.
“Canada will use all possible tools to combat terrorist activities carried out by the IRGC,” Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc told reporters

OTTAWA, June 19 (Reuters) – Canada is listing Iran‘s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization and could investigate former senior Iranian officials living in the country, a senior cabinet member said on Wednesday. “Canada will use all possible tools to combat terrorist act...

19/06/2024

On June 19, Ali Ehsassi, a Member of Parliament for Willowdale, made an announcement on X (formerly known as Twitter). He stated that the Canadian Government will officially designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity. Ehsassi also serves as the Chairperson of the Foreign Affairs and International Development Committee.

19/06/2024

Europe has a duty to host children hurt and traumatised by war in Gaza for as long as the conflict continues, Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis told Reuters.
Gerapetritis is seeking partners in what he hopes would be a project to temporarily bring the children to the European Union

NewsEuropean UnionWorld Europe Must Host Gaza Children Impacted by War, Greek Foreign Minister Says June 19, 2024 tweet By Edward McAllister and Renee Maltezou ATHENS, June 19 (Reuters) – Europe has a duty to host children hurt and traumatised by war in Gaza for as long as the conflict continues, ...

19/06/2024

When a missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi Islamists landed near his ship in the Red Sea, Costas Rassias vowed to stop sailing through the perilous waters.
“I froze,” said the Greek 34-year-old second class marine engineer, describing the close call. “I weighed what was more important – my life, or a better income?”

NewsMiddle East Trauma From Houthi Red Sea Attacks Adds to Seafarer Shortage June 19, 2024 tweet By Renee Maltezou and Jonathan Saul ATHENS, June 19 (Reuters) – When a missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi Islamists landed near his ship in the Red Sea, Costas Rassias vowed to stop sailing through the ...

19/06/2024

On June 18, 2024, entrepreneur, investor, and founder of One Planet Group, Payam Zamani, also the author of “Crossing the Desert: The Power of Embracing Life’s Difficult Journeys,” was featured on the CBS Morning Show LA. This appearance marked the celebration of his book’s launch.

Later that evening, Plug & Play, in collaboration with Bita Milanian hosted the official book release party for “Crossing the Desert: The Power of Embracing Life’s Difficult Journeys” by Payam Zamani. The event took place at TENTEN Downtown’s Los Angeles rooftop, known as one of America’s largest and most iconic rooftop venues.

The evening’s program featured a musical performance by Sophia Zamani and readings by Ella Zamani, Payam’s daughters.

Originally from Iran, Payam Zamani fled at the age of 16 due to his Baha’i faith and was granted asylum in the U.S. in 1988. A UC Davis alumnus, he co-founded AutoWeb, which went public in 1999. Today, he owns multiple technology and media businesses, has invested in over 50 companies, and is on a mission to redefine capitalism. His accolades include the “Best CEO for Diversity” and the UC Davis Award of Distinction.

18/06/2024

Iran Prisoner Says Sweden Left Him Behind in Jail, Daily Expressen Reports
Ahmadreza Djalali, an emergency medicine doctor, remains in Tehran’s Evin prison after he was arrested in 2016 while on an academic visit to Iran.
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18/06/2024

(Appearing in order, Sepideh Moafi, Malala Yousafzai, Somayah Saba Sharifi, Nazanin Boniadi, Nazanin Afshin-Jam Mackay, Azadeh Pourzand, Baroness Helena Kennedy, Mahya Ostovar, Mariam Safi, Shadi Sadr, Nazanin Nour, Goli Ameri, Tara Grammy, Arash Azizzadeh, & Amnesty International)

I joined international jurists and human rights defenders in signing onto a joint letter and underlying legal brief urging States to include the crime of gender apartheid in the draft crimes against humanity (CAH) treaty.
Women and girls who live under the Taliban in Afghanistan and the Islamic Republic in Iran are battling extreme, institutionalized and systematized gender-based oppression and domination. This treatment has a name: gender apartheid.

The UN General Assembly’s Sixth Committee (Legal) is scheduled to debate the proposed CAH treaty in October. Member States have the choice to recognize the CAH of gender apartheid in the treaty.

Codifying this crime will provide the international community with the necessary tools to mobilize against apartheid regimes and hold perpetrators of gender apartheid accountable.

We can’t miss this chance to make gender apartheid a crime recognized under international law.

18/06/2024

SOUND ON - June 17, 2024
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I joined international jurists and human rights defenders in signing onto a joint letter and underlying legal brief urging States to include the crime of gender apartheid in the draft crimes against humanity (CAH) treaty.

Women and girls who live under the Taliban in Afghanistan and the Islamic Republic in Iran are battling extreme, institutionalized and systematized gender-based oppression and domination. This treatment has a name: gender apartheid.

The UN General Assembly’s Sixth Committee (Legal) is scheduled to debate the proposed CAH treaty in October. Member States have the choice to recognize the CAH of gender apartheid in the treaty.

Codifying this crime will provide the international community with the necessary tools to mobilize against apartheid regimes and hold perpetrators of gender apartheid accountable.

We can’t miss this chance to make gender apartheid a crime recognized under international law.today

18/06/2024

June 17 – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved the six-member war cabinet, an Israeli official said on Monday, in a widely expected move following the departure from government of centrist former general Benny Gantz.

NewsMiddle East Netanyahu Disbands War Cabinet as Pressure Grows on Israel’s Northern Border June 18, 2024 tweet Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convening the War Cabinet. REUTERS./ FILE PHOTO By James Mackenzie JERUSALEM, June 17 (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ha...

18/06/2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit North Korea on Tuesday and Wednesday for the first time in 24 years, the two countries said, underscoring Moscow’s burgeoning partnership with the nuclear-armed state since the invasion of Ukraine.

NewsWorld Putin to Visit North Korea for First Time in 24 Years June 18, 2024 tweet By Guy Faulconbridge and Josh Smith MOSCOW/SEOUL, June 17 (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit North Korea on Tuesday and Wednesday for the first time in 24 years, the two countries said, undersc...

18/06/2024

June 17 – U.S. and British forces have carried out at least six airstrikes on Yemen’s Hodeidah International Airport and four strikes on Kamaran Island near the port of Salif off the Red Sea, Al-Masirah TV, the main television news outlet run by Yemen’s Houthi movement, said on Monday.

NewsMiddle EastWorld US-UK Forces Launch Strikes on Yemen’s Hodeidah and Kamaran Island June 18, 2024 tweet By Mohammed Ghobari, Adam Makary and Jaidaa Taha ADEN, June 17 (Reuters) – U.S. and British forces have carried out at least six airstrikes on Yemen’s Hodeidah International Airport and ...

18/06/2024

The Boston Celtics have triumphed as the 2024 NBA Champions, securing the title after a thrilling victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
With their 2024 championship win, the Boston Celtics have etched their name in NBA history, achieving an unprecedented 18th title — the most by any team in the league.
This record-breaking victory not only cements their legacy but also showcases their enduring excellence in the sport of basketball.
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17/06/2024

June 17 - The Canadian Parliament, representing all three major political parties, has unanimously approved the Toomaj Sanctions. This motion targets 31 judicial officials who were involved in the death sentence of dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi.

The Iranian Justice Collective (IJC) compiled a list of these officials, including the judge responsible for Toomaj’s sentencing, and urged the Canadian Parliament to add them to the existing roster of sanctioned Islamic Republic officials.

This move reflects Canada’s stance against human rights violations and its commitment to holding accountable those responsible for unjust actions.

17/06/2024

June 17 - REPOSTED from honeyhollowfarm.com (on Instagram): “Come spend a delicious afternoon at the farm with Chef Louisa Shafia, author of the renowned cookbook The New Persian Kitchen, whose writing and recipes have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Food & Wine, among many others.

She’ll show us how to make tahdig, the famous crunchy rice at the bottom of the pot aka Iranian soul food, and how to prepare saffron for cooking in Persian recipes.

- We will have Persian snacks including a sabzi khordan platter featuring feta cheese and fresh herbs, dips, and seasonal produce. Everyone will get to taste the tahdig along with fluffy, Persian-style saffron rice!

- Honey Hollow Farm’s own Layla Broumand will lead us in a traditional Iranian esfand incense ceremony, and we’ll take a walking tour of the farm.

Workshop Cost: $85

Limited spaces, be sure to register before they fill up (link in bio).”

17/06/2024

June 16 – Swedish citizen Johan Floderus said he was in seventh heaven following his release from an Iranian prison on Saturday, in a recording published on the Swedish government’s website on Sunday.

NewsEuropean Union Swedish Diplomat in ‘Seventh Heaven’ Following Release From Iran June 17, 2024 tweet STOCKHOLM, June 16 (Reuters) – Swedish citizen Johan Floderus said he was in seventh heaven following his release from an Iranian prison on Saturday, in a recording published on the Swedish ...

17/06/2024

June 16 – A senior Biden adviser will travel to Israel on Monday for meetings to avoid further escalation between Israel and Lebanon, a White House official said.

View of the village of Ghajar, on the border between Israel and Lebanon, in the Golan Heights. FILE PHOTO/REUTERS./ NewsMiddle EastWorld Biden Adviser Will Be in Israel on Monday to Avoid Escalation Between Israel, Lebanon June 17, 2024 tweet WASHINGTON, June 16 (Reuters) – A senior Biden adviser ...

17/06/2024

June 16 – The U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) said on Sunday that it had rescued the crew from the Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned bulk carrier M/V Tutor that was attacked by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis on 12 June in the Red Sea.

NewsMiddle EastWorld US Naval Forces Rescue Crew From Greek-Owned Ship Struck by Houthis in Red Sea June 17, 2024 tweet FILE PHOTO: A U.S. Marine observes an Iranian fast attack craft from USS John P. Murtha during a Strait of Hormuz transit, off Oman, in this picture released by U.S. Navy on July 1...

17/06/2024

June 16 - Ayden Mayeri, celebrated for her performance in the Showtime comedy series “I Love That For You,” is poised to star in an upcoming comedy series under basketball star Steph Curry’s Unanimous Media banner.

Curry is a multiple-time NBA champion, having led the Golden State Warriors to four titles. Off the court, Curry has also made his mark as a philanthropist and entrepreneur, including his involvement in media production through his company, Unanimous Media.

The yet-to-be-named series will premiere on Peacock, showcasing Mayeri as the former spouse of the protagonist, Danny, portrayed by Adam Pally. This role adds to Mayeri’s expanding repertoire of television roles, including her portrayal of Jennifer No. 2 in Apple TV+'s “The Afterparty.”

Ayden Mayeri, an Iranian-American actress, writer, producer, and professional model, was born on October 1, 1990, in Oakland, California.

16/06/2024

In prose that is both unflinching and lyrical, Susan (Suzi) Ehtesham-Zadeh presents Zan, a collection of stories that provide a deep and nuanced view of contemporary Iranian women as they navigate a crucial moment in their nation’s history.

A university student strips off her hijab in the streets of Tehran and films herself as part of a daring protest movement. A wealthy Iranian woman living in Atlanta maintains a secret life as a burlesque dancer. A teenager slips out of a hotel room at night to skinny dip in the toxic Caspian Sea. An Iranian le***an agonizes over her coming out and her father’s subsequent attempts to re-educate her. These are some of the many windows Zan opens into the complex lives of Iranian women today-those who continue to suffer oppression under the Islamic Republic, those who are crafting new identities in America, and those who hover somewhere in between.

Winner of the 2022 Dzanc Short Collection Prize, Zan explores feelings familiar to anyone who has ever felt marginalized or who has sought a home in a world where cultures collide and conflict.

Suzi Ehtesham-Zadeh was born in Washington, D.C. to an Iranian father and an American mother. She moved to Iran at age 5 and grew up in Tehran under the Shah. She returned to the U.S. to attend Stanford University, and when the Islamic Revolution started brewing shortly after she graduated, she moved back to Iran and plopped herself down in it. She later received an MFA in Creative Writing from Boston University. A lifelong English teacher, she has taught in schools and universities on three continents, but her permanent home is a 6-acre farm in Woodstock, GA.

Her fiction has been published in numerous publications, including The Georgia Review, Gertrude Press, and Fiction International, and she received an honorable mention forThe Best American Short Stories 2018.

Now available on: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/zan-suzi-ehtesham-zadeh/1144020660

16/06/2024

Under pressure from Arab states and Russia, which calls the shots in Syria, President Bashar al-Assad is tiptoeing away from the Iranian regime, a troublesome ally that has nevertheless spent billions of dollars to help keep him in power.

By Ahmad Rafat Syria, long considered a friend and ally of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has begun to distance itself from Tehran and move closer to the Arab world that shunned it for a decade. While Iran and Russia helped the country’s iron-fisted ruler Bashar al-Assad suppress a popular uprising...

16/06/2024

June 16 - Father’s Day 2024: May this special day be a tapestry of laughter, shared stories, and the warmth of family bonds. Happy Father’s Day.

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