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Recent strikes by merchants in Iran's bazaar reflect a significant rift between conservative traders and the Islamic Republic, highlighting economic distress and state prioritization of military spending over public welfare... read more.
Democrat Renee Hardman has won a special election for the Iowa state Senate, preventing the Republican Party from regaining a supermajority. The election follows the passing of Senator Claire Celsi and marks a historic victory for representation in the state... read more.
A report by the National Union for Freedom and Democracy in Iran (NUFDI) highlights the intensified repression of religious minorities in Iran, particularly affecting the Christian community... read more.