French-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi, renowned for her graphic novel and film Persepolis, has passed away at the age of 56 in France. Her death was confirmed by her family to the French news agency AFP on Thursday.
Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has warned citizens about enemies attempting to sow division within the country following what he described as a lost war for its opponents. He called for national unity to combat this "sinister plot" and maintain stability.
The Center for Information and Documentation Israel (CIDI) announced plans to protest American rapper Ye's upcoming concert at the GelreDome in Arnhem this Saturday. CIDI director Naomi Mestrum stated that demonstrators will be present with protest signs to voice their opposition to the artist's appearance.
Hungarian prosecutors have dropped charges against the mayor of Budapest regarding his role in organizing a 2025 Pride march. The decision, announced on Thursday, ends the legal pursuit of the mayor for his involvement with the LGBTI community event.