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"We've Lost Contact": Russian Workers Stuck At Iran Nuclear Plant Amid War
Russia's state nuclear company, Rosatom, is preparing to evacuate a second group of personnel and family members from Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant. This includes workers involved in constructing Units 2 and 3.
Father, Mother, Wife, Son: Every Family Member Mojtaba Khamenei Lost In Iran War
Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Ali Khamenei and the new Supreme Leader of the Islamic nation, has lost at least two family members to the strikes by Israel and the US, according to reports.
Opinion: Opinion | Viral Sensations to First-Timers: Meet Nepal's Gen Z Poll Stars - Beyond Balen Shah
Balen Shah is not the only unusual face in this election. Meet some of the other interesting ones...
Opinion: Opinion | A $10 Billion Threat: How Exposed India Really May Be To Middle East's Oil Crisis
Every $10 increase in the price of Brent crude could widen India's current account deficit by roughly 0.3 to 0.4% of GDP, translating into over USD 10 billion in additional external financing needs.
"Trump, Look Them In The Eyes": Tehran Times Frontpage's Grim Reminder
The front page of Iran's state-backed English-language newspaper, the Tehran Times, is dominated by portraits of every child reported killed in a missile strike on an elementary school in the southern town of Minab.
No Food, Sleep: How Migratory Birds Fly For Days Non-Stop
Birds like godwits temporarily shrink parts of their body, which frees up space and energy, making them lighter and more efficient for flying long distances.
Kim Jong Un Praises 'Physically Weak, Strong-Willed' Women On Women's Day
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praised the "physically weak" but "strong-willed" women of his country, state media reported on Monday, calling them a "solid buttress of the revolution."
'Must Be Hated By Enemy': How Iran Picked Mojtaba Khamenei As Supreme Leader
Despite being just a mid-level cleric, Mojtaba Khamenei is believed to have significant influence over Iran's security forces and powerful businesses that were once associated with his father.
Iran To Venezuela: The United States' Role In Foreign Leadership Changes
Iran has appointed hardline cleric Mojtaba Khamenei as the country's new supreme leader.
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.
