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How 'Invisible Overlord' Mojtaba Khamenei Mastered Power Avoiding All Titles
Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei as the next Supreme Leader on Monday, hinting that hardliners remain firmly in charge in Tehran a week after his father, Ali Khamenei, was assassinated by the US and Israel.
Bengaluru Campus To Nepal's Political Power: The Untold Story Of Balen Shah
A name that is increasingly echoing through Nepal's political corridors is Balen Shah, the rapper-turned-politician who has risen rapidly in the country's political landscape and is now being seen as a potential future Prime Minister.
Video: Storm Drains Explode In Tehran After Israel Strikes Oil Facilities
Storm drains exploded and spat fire across parts of Tehran after Israeli airstrikes targeted major oil facilities in the Iranian capital overnight.
Loud Noises At Night, Work In Day: Dubai Residents' Lives Amid Iran War
Several loud explosions have been heard in Dubai since the Israel-US-Iran war began last month.
Opinion: Opinion | Iran-Israel War And The Limits Of India's 'Strategic Autonomy'
For India, the Gulf is not a theatre. It is an artery. When an artery is under stress, what matters in the end is not the rhetoric of the response, but the steadiness of the hand.
US, South Korea Scale Down Joint Military Drills As China Prepares Trump Trip
The US and South Korea reduced the scale of annual springtime joint military drills long denounced by North Korea, as Seoul attempts to ease tensions with Pyongyang ahead of President Donald Trump's planned visit to the region.
"Night Turned To Day": Residents Recall Israel's Strike On Iran Oil Depot
An Iranian television correspondent reported live from a spot in Tehran where massive flames and thick black smoke billowed from the oil depots after they were struck by Israel.
UAE Shares Footage Of Apache Helicopters Destroying Iranian Attack Drones
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) military helicopters have detected and shot down multiple Iranian drones before they could reach their target.
White House Sent 'WTF' Message To Israel After Iran Oil Field Strike: US Report
Israeli strikes on Iranian oil storage facilities over the weekend which triggered massive fires and killed four people have led to a 'WTF' moment with allies United States, the first major disagreement since the war began February 28.
Beloved US Teacher Dies After Prank By Students Goes Horribly Wrong
The community has rallied around his family, with a GoFundMe campaign raising over $80,000 for his wife and two children.
The Hidden Power Network Behind Mojtaba Khamenei's Rise To Supreme Leader
In the days after Ali Khamenei’s assassination on February 28, power was temporarily transferred to a three-member interim council
Job Cuts, Rising Gas Prices Challenge Trump's 'Roaring' 2026 Economy
President Donald Trump promised that 2026 would be a bumper year for economic growth, but instead it has kicked off with job losses, rising gasoline prices and more uncertainty about America's future.
Why US Sanctioned Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei In 2019
Mojtaba Khamenei has been named Iran's next supreme leader after his father, Ali Khamenei, was killed in the US-Israel strikes.
One Strait, 20 Million Barrels: Could Hormuz Trigger An Oil Shock Bigger Than 1973?
The global oil system has effectively concentrated a fifth of its supply through a single narrow shipping lane with limited redundancy.
"Every Effort Being Made To Bring Back Stuck Indians": S Jaishankar On Iran War
Dialogue and diplomacy are the only way out of the Middle East crisis, and the government is closely monitoring developments in the region that is home to millions of Indians, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said in Parliament today.
"Acid Rain" Fears In Tehran As Israeli Strikes On Oil Depots Send Toxic Smoke Over City
Iran's environmental agency warned people in Tehran to stay indoors. Red Crescent said toxic chemicals in the drizzle could lead hurt skin and lungs.
How Iran Plotted To Assassinate Trump Before He Struck Back: Report
Over a week into the US and Israel's unilateral declaration of war on Iran and the assassination of its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, reports have emerged linking Tehran to alleged plots to kill President Donald Trump.
Bangladesh Shuts Colleges Early For Eid To Save Power Amid Iran War Energy Crisis
Bangladesh will close all universities from Monday, bringing forward the Eid al-Fitr holidays as part of emergency measures to conserve electricity and fuel amid a worsening energy crisis linked to the conflict in the Middle East.
Opinion: Blog | Viral Sensations To First-Timers: Meet The Winners Of Nepal Elections
From rapper-turned-politician to social activist viral on social media, promoter of education and scientific inventions to the hard-working mayor of a small town, Nepal election has them all.
