A FIFA World Cup matchup against the U.S. and Iran drew attention to the ongoing issues in Iran.
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Beach Weekly S9E15: Queen Mary nears reopening, COVID-19 cases spike, World Cup recap and more
Daily Forty-Niner · Beach Weekly S9E15: Queen Mary nears reopening, COVID-19 cases spike, World Cup recap and more
Iranian athlete competing without a hijab sparks concerns for her safety
Iranian sport climber, Elnaz Rekabi, competed without a hijab during an international athletic competition amidst ongoing protests for Iranian women’s freedom against the mandatory Islamic dress code.
Long Beach City Council writes solidarity statement with Iranian protesters
Council members and residents came together to make a statement of solidarity with the Iranian protesters over the recent death of Mahsa Amini.
Beach Weekly S9E9: Biden visits SoCal, LA City Council members resign, horse riding arrest, Rex Orange County & more
Daily Forty-Niner · Beach Weekly S9E9 — Biden visits SoCal, LA City Council members resign, horse riding arrest, Rex Orange County & more
Biden demands lower drug costs, expresses support for women in Iran
President Joe Biden endorsed Katie Porter for California’s 45th congressional district and showed support for demonstrators in Iran during a recent visit to Southern California.
Armenia, Azerbaijan war pushes international political tension
The ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine has left Armenia and Azerbaijan tensions over the Nagorno-Karabakh region to boil over.