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Solo Traveller Claims She Was "Touched Inappropriately" By Scuba Diving Instructor In Egypt
Professional instructors noted that while physical contact is sometimes necessary, the behaviour in the video appeared unusual because Mediene was calm and not in distress.
In Pics: Zelensky Aged Visibly By War's Toll, Putin Frozen Exactly Since 2022
The contrast between Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin is one of the most defining visual stories of the war itself.
Trump Says Iran Will Work Like Venezuela. Here's How Different 2 Nations Are
When Maduro fell, Rodriguez was ready and willing. When Khamenei was killed, Tehran did not quietly wait for America's next instructions. It ruled out any talks, launched an attack, and made clear that the remaining leadership intended to fight.
"One Phone Call From PM Modi To Israel And Iran Can End Issue": UAE Envoy
The UAE has no desire to be drawn into the Iran-Israel conflict and will not allow its territory to be used as a launching pad by either side, Hussain Hassan Mirza, the first UAE Ambassador to India, told NDTV today.
Saudi Arabia Starts Reducing Oil Production As Hormuz Closure Fills Storage
Saudi Arabia has started reducing oil production as the near-blockage of the critical Strait of Hormuz starts filling storage tanks, according to a person familiar with the matter, even as it rushes to reroute some supplies through the Red Sea.
Meta Strengthens AI Efforts With New Engineering Team
Meta Platforms is forming a new applied AI engineering team to boost its work on superintelligence. The team will be led by Maher Saba, a vice president at Meta's Reality Labs, according to an internal memo reviewed by The Wall Street Journal.
Israel's Wide-Scale Strikes On Iran As Thousands Pledge Allegiance To Mojtaba Khamenei
Israel announced today that it has begun 'wide-scale' strike on Tehran, Isfahan and southern Iran. At the same time, thousands have gathered in the central square of the Iranian capital to pledge allegiance to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
Putin Offers "Unwavering Support" To Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday pledged "unwavering support" to Iran's new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, appointed after his father and predecessor was killed in US-Israeli strikes.
"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.
