Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi cancelled his interview with a veteran woman news anchor in the United States after she refused to wear a headscarf (hijab) for the scheduled interaction.

Female news anchor 'refuses demand to wear hijab', Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi cancels interview

As it proceeded to hear arguments in the Karnataka hijab ban cases on Wednesday, the Supreme Court noted that allowing girl students to wear hijabs to educational institutions may also be viewed as an opportunity for them to learn about India's diversity at a young age.

Amid protest against hijab in Iran, India’s apex court says 'Hijab may promote diversity among kids'

Iranian media has begun pushing an old territorial claim again. Recent reports have claimed that Bahrain is the "14th province of Iran". Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Iranian Press: Bahrain belongs to Iran

From Macron visiting Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm to Annual military parade in Iran, here are some impactful images from around the world on 22 September 2022.

World in Pictures: Macron visits Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm; Annual military parade in Iran

At least four people have been reportedly killed while protesting against the custodial death of a woman Mahsa Amini who had been detained by the Iranian morality police for violating the hijab ban.

Mahsa Amini death: Many killed in Iran unrest as anti-hijab protests intensify

Unrest continues to rise in Iran over the death of the 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in custody. The authorities have now confirmed that at least 4 more people have been killed in the last two days.

Iran anti-hijab protest: President Raisi orders investigation into Amini's death

Iran on Wednesday (September 21) curbed access to WhatsApp and Instgram. The platforms are two of the last remaining social networks in the country. The move to curb access to social media platforms has been taken amid protests over death of a woman in police custody Last week's death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was arrested by morality police in Tehran for "unsuitable attire", has unleashed anger over issues including freedom in the Islamic Republic and an economy reeling from sanctions.

Iran restricts access to Instagram amid intensifying protests

The United Nation decried Mahsa Amini's death in custody after she was arrested by Iran's morality police and the violent crackdown on protests over her death, demanding an independent investigation.

UN condemns Iran over Mahsa Amini's death, calls for inquiry

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei spoke for the second time in less than a week in a televised speech on Wednesday, appearing healthy after a report that he had been under observation by a team of doctors.

Iran's supreme leader Khamenei delivers second speech after reports of grave illness

Iran anti-hijab protests: At least 7 killed as unrest escalates; UN condemns Iran over Amini's death

Addressing the world leaders at the 77th session of the United General Assembly on Wednesday, Iran President Ebrahim Raisi in his debut speech expressed displeasure over the breakdown of the 2015 nuclear accord and accused the United States of “trampling upon” Tehran's aspirations.

At UN, Iranian President Raisi targets US over nuclear accord, says 'serious about reviving' it  

Iran is witnessing protests following the death of Mahsa Amini, who had been detained by the nation's "morality police" for not donning a headscarf. The nation's rigorous dress code is enforced by its morality police.

Why are women in Iran protesting against Hijab?

At least five people were killed after security forces fired upon anti-hijab protesters in northern Kurdistan. In India, the supreme court is examining whether the hijab is permissible with school uniforms. Molly Gambhir tells you whether the hijab is a choice or a tool of oppression.

Gravitas: 5 killed in Iran's anti-hijab protests

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi demanded US "guarantees" that it will not withdraw again from a nuclear deal if it is revived ahead of his debut visit to the United Nations.

Iranian President Raisi demands US 'guarantees' on nuclear deal

The head of Iran’s morality police has reportedly been suspended from his post as protests swept across Iran for a third day over the killing of a 22-year-old Mahsa Amini who was detained by the police after being accused of not wearing the hijab appropriately.

Reports: Head of Iran’s morality police suspended amid protests

The Hengaw Human Rights Organisation said on Monday (September 19) that five people were killed in Iran when security forces opened fire during protests over the death of a woman in police custody.

Kurdish rights group says five killed in Iran during protests over death in custody

Ina bid to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, foreign minister of France has urged Iran to take the last offer on the table with United States and other key powers.

2015 Nuclear Deal: EU, France see no better deal for Iran

Protests broke out in Iran over the death of a young woman who had been arrested by the "morality police" that enforces a strict dress code.

WION Fineprint | Iran Women Cut Hair, Burn Hijab To Protest Death Of 22-Year-Old In Custody

As the protests in Iran enter the third day over the death of a 22-year-old girl who was detained by the police for not wearing the Hijab properly, the head of morality of Iran is now being suspended. A CT scan of Amini's head reveal that she had a bone fracture and a hemorrhage, confirming that she died due to being struck on the head, whereas, the police reports say that Amini died of a heart attack.

Mahsa Amini death: Iran police says Amini died by heart attack but CT scan report shows otherwise

Protests erupted in western Iran as a 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died after being detained by the regime’s morality police for allegedly not following the country’s hijab regulations.

Woman’s death after arrest over hijab stirs Iran protests

The death of a 22-year-old woman Mahsa Amini, who was reportedly arrested and beaten up by the police in Iran for not following the hijab rules, sparked a number of protests all around the country.

Women take off hijabs in protest after 22-year-old dies following police arrest in Iran - WATCH

In an interview on Monday (Sept 19), Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi stated that Tehran would be serious about resuming a deal on its nuclear programme if the US promised to not withdraw from it.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi demands US guarantee to resume nuclear deal

Iranian woman Mahsa Amini died after being detained by Iran's mortality police. She was detained for not wearing hijab and witnesses have claimed Amini was beaten in the police van.

Woman dies after being detained by Iran's morality police; president calls for probe

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is currently under observation after falling extremely ill last week. According to New York Times, Khamenei had to cancel all of his public appearances last week as he underwent a surgery after suffering from high fever and stomach pain.

Iran’s supreme leader recovering at residence after undergoing surgery, cancels all meetings

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