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Iran Names Mohammad Zolghadr Security Chief After Ali Larijani's Death
Iran Names Mohammad Zolghadr Security Chief After Ali Larijani's Death
Iran Warns Israel Of "Heavy" Attacks If They Hit Civilians In Lebanon, Gaza
Earlier, US President Donald Trump announced he had shelved plans to attack Iran's power plants in a stunning about-turn, sparked by what he said were "very good" talks with unidentified Iranian officials to bring an end to the war.
Sunken Soviet Sub Is Spewing Radiation, Scientists Warn of Escalating Ocean Danger
A new study finds a sunken Soviet nuclear submarine in the Norwegian Sea is leaking radiation in bursts, but environmental impact remains limited so far.
Opinion: Opinion | The $2 Trillion Wipeout: How The Market Exposed Gold's Biggest Lie
In a world defined by 4% yields, algorithmic liquidity, and leveraged balance sheets, the traditional assumption that war automatically benefits gold no longer holds.
Pete Hegseth: Trump's 'Let's Do It' Man For Iran War
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said, 'let's do it', when asked by President Donald Trump about invading Iran. Who is the United States Defence Minister and Trump's Iran war point man.
Too Old? The 92-Year-Old US Judge Handling Maduro Case
Maduro's sudden arrest in January following a US raid on his compound in Venezuela has drawn public eyes to the case - and the aging judge in charge.
Austria's Child Sexual Abuse Cases Expose Legal Failures And Neglected Victims
Austria has been hit by a procession of high-profile paedophilia scandals and victims' groups say there is a deep-seated reluctance to uproot problem.
Amazon Says AWS' Bahrain Region 'Disrupted' By Drone Activity Amid Iran War
Amazon is working on recovering the regions where Amazon Web Services (AWS) are affected by drone activity, claims the tech giant's spokesperson.
How Jeffrey Epstein Handled This Billionaire's Dealings With Women
Leon Black paid Jeffrey Epstein about $170 million over six years for services he described as financial advice.
"Do Something": Pilots Flagged Miscommunications At LaGuardia Before Crash
"Please do something," a pilot wrote last summer in one report about the airport to NASA's Aviation Safety Reporting System after a close collision call.
China Maps Ocean Floor Amid Concerns Over Submarine Warfare With US
The ship-tracking data show that China's seabed-surveying effort is focused in part on militarily important waters round the Philippines and the US.
Who Is Markwayne Mullin, Trump's Ally And New New Homeland Security Chief
The new the chief of the Department of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin, claims that he wants to restore people's faith in ICE agency.
US To Continue Iran Strikes, Pause Applies Only To Energy Sites: Report
Earlier on Monday, Trump had postponed a plan to hit Iran's energy grid for five days. Iran later denied that it had engaged in talks with the US.
Kim Jong Un Vows 'Irreversible' Nuclear Status, Warns South Korea Of 'Merciless' Response
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced before the Supreme People's Assembly that he would categorise South Korea as the "most hostile state".
Flying Snake, Tiny Snails Among Rare Species Found In Cambodia's Hidden Caves
Apart from the flying snake, the team also found a bright turquoise pit viper, a few types of geckos, two tiny snails, and two millipedes.
YouTuber Who Murdered Girlfriend Used 6-Hour Pre-Recorded GTA Stream As Alibi
Stephen McCullagh used a six-hour pre-recorded YouTube stream as an alibi after murdering his pregnant girlfriend.
US Trashes Insider Trading Claim Over $580-Million Bet Before Trump Post
Market observers are divided over the unusually well-timed trades in the crude oil market ahead of Trump's social media post on Iran.
Video: Massive Blast At Texas Oil Refinery, Residents Told To Stay Indoors
Images and video posted online show a large plume of smoke and flames billowing out from the Valero oil refinery in Port Arthur, near the Texas coast.
Mohammad Ghalibaf: Iran Parliament Speaker Who Is Potential US-Backed Leader
In 2005, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf ran for President.
