Heart attacks often occur without warning, even in people who feel healthy. Cardiologists say a quick coronary calcium scan can detect silent heart disease early, helping patients take preventive action long before a medical emergency strikes
A haunting phone call from a besieged Palestinian child lies at the heart of Kaouther Ben Hania’s latest film, a docudrama that confronts viewers with the human cost of Gaza’s war and the struggle to bear witness
As demonstrations sweep Iran, opposition leader Reza Pahlavi calls for targeted action against the Revolutionary Guard, tougher economic pressure and restored internet access to support protesters demanding an end to clerical rule
Iranians staged massive demonstrations in Tehran, Mashhad, and other cities amid a currency collapse, chanting against the clerical establishment and enduring nationwide internet blackouts, marking the largest opposition mobilization in years
Deadly protests across Iran have triggered escalating rhetoric between Tehran and Washington, after President Donald Trump warned of possible US action. Iranian officials condemned the remarks, while international concern grows over casualties and human rights
Verified figures show Iran carried out at least 1,500 executions in 2025, more than double the previous year. Activists warn the surge reflects growing political pressure and efforts to intimidate dissent at home
An Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate says she was beaten and hospitalised after her arrest at a memorial ceremony, with family accounts contradicting official claims and drawing swift condemnation from the Nobel Committee, filmmakers, and international human rights organisations worldwide
Iranian security forces have violently arrested Nobel laureate and women’s rights activist Narges Mohammadi, alarming supporters worldwide and prompting urgent calls for her safety, transparency over her whereabouts, and an end to Iran’s widening crackdown on dissent and peaceful activism
Organisers of Seattle’s Pride Match say celebrations will go ahead during the Egypt–Iran World Cup fixture, rejecting pressure after the Egyptian FA demanded FIFA halt LGBTQ+ events planned around the Group G encounter
A second US deportation flight carrying Iranian nationals has arrived in Iran, officials confirmed, raising alarm among human rights advocates who warn that some deportees face persecution, imprisonment, or worse upon return
The UN Committee Against Torture has released a damning assessment of Israel’s treatment of Palestinian detainees, citing evidence of organised torture, inhumane conditions, and possible crimes against humanity, despite persistent Israeli denials of wrongdoing
A Florida family grieving one son’s death by settlers is pleading for the release of 16-year-old Mohammed Ibrahim, detained in Israel for eight months. Lawmakers and rights groups are calling on U.S. leaders to secure his freedom
The inaugural Riyadh Comedy Festival faces criticism from Human Rights Watch, which urges performers to speak out against Saudi Arabia’s human rights abuses and repression of free speech
Heart attacks often occur without warning, even in people who feel healthy. Cardiologists say a quick coronary calcium scan can detect silent heart disease early, helping patients take preventive action long before a medical emergency strikes
A haunting phone call from a besieged Palestinian child lies at the heart of Kaouther Ben Hania’s latest film, a docudrama that confronts viewers with the human cost of Gaza’s war and the struggle to bear witness
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says targeting Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would trigger war, amid deadly protests, internet shutdowns, and growing speculation over possible US military action against Tehran
As demonstrations sweep Iran, opposition leader Reza Pahlavi calls for targeted action against the Revolutionary Guard, tougher economic pressure and restored internet access to support protesters demanding an end to clerical rule
