TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Authorities in the Nicaraguan port city of Corinto have named one of the city’s streets “Minab Angels” in commemoration of Iranian schoolchildren who lost their lives in a deadly attack on a primary school in southern Iran on February 28 during the US-Israeli aggression.
How can you look at the horrors in Palestine and feel nothing? Submitted by Anas Altikriti on Wed, 05/20/2026 - 19:25 Amid an ongoing campaign of dehumanisation, the world has gradually normalised Israel's atrocities A mother of Palestinian prisoners weeps during a rally against the new death-penalty law, in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus, on 31 March 2026 (Jaafar Ashtiyeh/AFP) On There is a particular kind of horror that does not announce itself with violence. It arrives quietly, dressed in the ordinary language of duty, loyalty and order.
Monarchists’ Savak marches revive memories of the shah’s torture state Submitted by MEE correspondent on Wed, 05/20/2026 - 13:48 As Pahlavists hold fascist-style parades in Europe, Iranians recall repression by notorious secret police Supporters of Iran's former crown prince Reza Pahlavi march in London on 26 April 2026 (screengrab) Off Supporters of Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran ’s deposed shah, have marched through a number of European cities in recent weeks wearing military-style uniforms, carrying flags associated with Savak, the feared secret police accused of torture and repression under the monarchy. Holding large images of Pahlavi, who has openly backed Israeli and US strikes on Iran during the recent war, they called for continued attacks on their homeland and the return of the former crown prince to power. For many Iranians, the display of symbols of the notorious intelligence service revived memories of brutality under the shah’s rule.
Pope calls US-backed ‘just war’ idea outdated Pope Leo XIV on Monday described the concept of a “just war”, advanced by US President Donald Trump’s administration, as “outdated”, warning that “humanity is slipping into a violent culture of power”. “Today, more than ever, without prejudice to the right to self-defence in the strictest sense, it is important to reaffirm that the ‘just war’ theory, which has all too often been used to justify any kind of war, is now outdated,” he wrote in his encyclical Magnifica Humanitas (Magnificent Humanity).
New German list of symbols conflates anti-genocide advocacy with antisemitism Submitted by Pauline Ertel on Fri, 05/22/2026 - 15:48 Document comes days after government published dossier of 'secular Palestinian extremist' symbols, such as the watermelon and the Handala cartoon Antisemitism illustrated as a 'cross-cultural phenomenon' between mainstream culture, right-wing extremism, left-wing extremism, Islamist extremism and 'foreign-related extremism" (BfV/AI generated) Off The German government last week published a new brochure on what it believes to be antisemitic codes and symbols. Published by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV), the pamplet, titled "Hidden Messages-Anti-Semitic Codes and Ciphers", says it "aims to raise awareness of subtle forms of anti-Semitism". Over 80 pages, the brochure catalogues a list of concepts, terms and images ranging from Nazi-era propaganda to contemporary symbols against Israel's genocide of Palestinian in Gaza.
The Islamic Republic executed Abbas Akbari Feyzabadi, a detainee arrested during January protests in Isfahan province, after the Supreme Court upheld his death sentence, the judiciary said on Monday.
New Delhi [India], May 25 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday reiterated his stance of how 'people say stupid stuff' when asked about racist comments targeting Indians in the United States, following a question raised at a press conference in the national capital on Sunday.
Eight countries condemn Ben-Gvir over flotilla detainee video The governments of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt and Turkiye have jointly condemned Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over a video showing detained activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla. According to a statement cited by Qatar’s foreign ministry, the countries described Ben-Gvir’s conduct as “horrific, humiliating, and unacceptable” after he shared footage appearing to show blindfolded activists kneeling with their hands bound at the port of Ashdod following their detention by Israeli forces. The statement said the incident constituted “a disgraceful assault on human dignity” and alleged it violated Israel’s obligations under international law.
The internet was once seen in Iran as a gateway to the outside world, but it is increasingly being reshaped into something narrower and more conditional: a privilege that can be restricted, filtered or priced at will.
Arab and Muslim states condemn Ben-Gvir over abuse and torture of flotilla detainees Foreign ministers from several Arab and Muslim-majority countries have condemned Israel’s National Security Minister Itamer Ben Gvir over his treatment of Gaza-bound flotilla participants in detention. In a joint statement, the ministers of the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar described the actions of Itamar Ben-Gvir as “appalling, degrading and unacceptable”. The statement, shared on social media, said his conduct amounted to a “deliberate public humiliation” of detainees and violated Israel’s obligations under international humanitarian and human rights law.
'No Eid' in Gaza for third year as livestock crisis erases holiday rituals Mazen al-Jerjawi would normally spend this time of year preparing for Eid al-Adha, selling the hundreds of sheep and goats he raised on his land as families across Gaza searched for animals to sacrifice during the holiday. Today, however, the man once known as one of Gaza's leading livestock breeders runs only a small restaurant, relying on frozen meat allowed into the besieged enclave under tight Israeli restrictions. "At this time of year, I used to sell around 200 sheep and cows.
Iran executed political prisoner Mojtaba Kian on Sunday after convicting him on accusations tied to cooperation with Israel and the United States, bringing the number of people put to death on political and security-related charges since March 17 to at least 37.
Video: Berlin activist says police arrested him again over pro-Palestine pin A pro-Palestine supporter in Berlin says police arrested him for the third time over a lapel pin that prosecutors and a judge had already returned to him multiple times. While being escorted away by police, he accused German authorities of repeating the same repression Germany once used against Jews and leftists, saying Muslims and pro-Palestine voices are now being targeted instead. "Their grandfathers did the same thing against Jews and leftists.
Video: Flotilla activists allege abuse after release from Israeli custody Groups of activists were deported from Israel to their home countries via Turkey after Israeli forces intercepted the boats of the flotilla and kidnapped the activists on board. Upon their return, groups reported abuse in Israeli prisons, including beatings and sexual violence. "We used our bodyweight to stop people from dying of hypothermia," said Dr Margaret Connolly, an activist from the Global Sumud Flotilla and sister of Irish President Catherine Connolly.
Gaza flotilla activists return to Ireland, UK British and Irish activists onboard the Gaza-bound flotilla returned to London and Dublin on Saturday after being abducted and imprisoned by Israeli forces. Among the Irish activists was Margaret Connolly, sister of Irish President Catherine Connolly, who recounted being held with other detainees by Israel in “containers”, where several people risked hypothermia. Seven UK-based activists landed in London, many of whom alleged that Israeli forces shot rubber bullets at them when intercepting the convoy of vessels.
Amnesty condemns Basque police 'excessive use of force' towards Gaza flotilla activists The Basque country police force detained four people at Bilbao airport in northern Spain on Saturday, including two activists from the Gaza-bound flotilla who had just returned home after being abducted by Israel. Video footage circulating online showed police officers violently beating activists and their supporters with batons, sparking outrage. Amnesty International condemned what it described as the “excessive use of force” by Basque police officers at the airport and called for “effective accountability” over the incident.
Flotilla activists arriving in Spain violently beaten by airport police Videos circulating on social media show Spanish police in Bilbao airport violently attacking Gaza Flotilla activists returning home after being kidnapped and detained by Israel. Volunteers from the Global Sumud Flotilla, who reported being subject to torture and sexual violence when they were abducted and jailed by Israel for attempting to deliver Gaza humanitarian aid, were met with a crowd of supporters and family upon arriving in the Basque country. Clashes with the police broke out in the airport with video footage showing officers violently beating activists with batons and dragging people away.
France bans Ben Gvir after flotilla activists abuse video Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 05/23/2026 - 14:54 Paris cites Israeli minister's 'unacceptable conduct' towards European activists seized in international waters Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir takes part in a Cabinet meeting at the Kirya, which houses the Israeli defence ministry, in Tel Aviv on 31 December 2023 (Abir Sultan/AFP) Off France has banned Israeli minister Itamar Ben Gvir from entering the country after a video was released showing him overseeing the abuse of detained Gaza-bound flotilla activists. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said the decision followed Ben Gvir's "unacceptable conduct towards French and European citizens" during last week's flotilla raid. While Paris did not support the activists' mission, Barrot said the treatment they received was unacceptable.
A senior Iranian cleric said women without proper hijab should not be excluded from wartime gatherings, while Nour News, affiliated with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, called for reason and moderation over ideological confrontation.
Video: Flotilla activist alleges torture and sexual abuse in Israeli detention Flotilla activist Meriem Hadjal has alleged abuse and sexual harassment in Israeli detention after returning to France. International outrage has grown following testimonies from flotilla activists, while a viral video appearing to show Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir watching an attack on an activist has circulated online. The flotilla, consisting of more than 50 boats carrying activists, medical supplies, food, and other humanitarian aid, was intercepted by Israeli forces near Cyprus on Tuesday as it attempted to sail towards Gaza.
