GitHub has been granted a license to operate in Iran, giving Iranian developers access to a valuable resource.
U.S. Charges Huawei With Racketeering and IP Theft
In the ongoing battle between the U.S. and Huawei, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed new charges against the Chinese firm.
Cyberattacks May Be Imminent In Wake Of U.S. Strike On Iranian Leader
In the wake of a U.S. strike that killed Iranian Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani, Quds Force Commander, analysts and former officials are warning that a cyberattack may be imminent, according to The Washington Post. “At this point, a cyberattack should…
Jon Stewart Says America’s Enemies Are Not the X-Men
Comedian and Daily Show host Jon Stewart has a knack for simplifying things. His show is known for taking the hype and drama spun by the 24-hour “news” networks and reducing it to snips and bites that reveal what’s really…
Mark Zuckerberg Ordered To Court In Iran
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been ordered to appear in court in Iran to respond to complaints from Facebook users living in Iran. According to a judge, several Facebook users have complained that many Facebook apps including Instagram…
MERS Virus: Iran Confirms First Two Cases
The MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) virus, which has been responsible for over 175 deaths in Saudi Arabia, has now been confirmed in Iran. Yesterday, Iranian officials explained that the first two cases of MERS virus in Iran had been…
Iran ‘Happy’ Video Lands Six Young People In Jail
Six young Iranians were jailed for appearing in a video of Pharrell’s song “Happy.” Reports say that the Iranians have been freed on $100,000 bail, but the director of the video still remains in prison. According to reports, they were…
Leila Hatami Scandal One Example of Iranian Misogyny
We told you recently about the scandal that has erupted in Iran over famous Iranian actress Leila Hatami. While attending the Cannes Film Festival , Hatami was greeted by Festival president Gilles Jacob with a customary two-cheek kiss. The kiss…