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"Iran Residents' Intel Made Ali Larijani Killing Possible": Israeli Official
Iran's top security official, Ali Larijani, was assassinated by the US and Israel using information provided by sources in Tehran, an Israeli official has said.
Pakistan To Mute "National Day' Celebrations Due To War In Iran
The Pakistani government said Tuesday it would not be holding the annual national day parade and ceremonial events this year due to "austerity measures" linked to the Gulf crisis.
Australian Cop Calls Indians 'Bunch Of F***ing Perverts', Punjabi Driver Files Lawsuit
An Indian-origin cab driver in Australia sues Queensland Police over racial vilification and biased investigation following an indecent act charge that was later dropped.
Russia Oil Tanker Bound For China Makes U-Turn. Now, Heading To India
A Russian oil-laden tanker that was bound for China has U-turned in the South China Sea, and is now hurrying to India after New Delhi began doubling down on imports from Moscow.
'Martyrs Make Iran Stronger': Larijani's Message To US, Israel Before Death
Days before his assassination, Ali Larijani, the late secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, had warned the US and Israel that killing Iranian leaders would only strengthen the country.
"Give Me 60 Seconds": X Product Head Responds To "Dislike" Button Feature
The concept is not entirely new. X had experimented with a similar feature as early as 2021, before Elon Musk acquired the platform.
"Fly To India For Free": US' Taj Mahal Post, $2,600 For 'Illegal Aliens'
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said the programme will waive certain penalties, including fines typically imposed for failing to depart the US after a removal order.
Nearly 90 Ships Cross Strait Of Hormuz As Iran Exports Millions Of Barrels Of Oil Despite War
About 90 ships including oil tankers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the outset of the war with Iran and it is still exporting millions of barrels of oil at a time when the waterway has been effectively closed, data shows.
Deaf Woman Alleges Frontier Airlines Removed Her From Flight For 'Not Listening', Video Viral
A deaf woman alleges she was kicked off a Frontier Airlines flight after the crew mistook her disability for non-compliance. The airline states she violated alcohol policies.
Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant Hit In Israeli Strikes, Says UN Watchdog
The UN nuclear watchdog said Wednesday that Iranian authorities had reported projectile impact at the country's only operational nuclear power plant that caused no damage.
At Least 6 Killed In Israel Strikes On Central Beirut, Says Lebanon
Lebanon said Israel struck central Beirut early Wednesday without warning, killing at least six people, as the Israeli military announced it was targeting the country's south.
'Us Needs No Help': Trump Fumes At NATO Over Iran War Pushback
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that NATO and most other allies have rejected his calls to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, grousing that he has been unable to rally support behind his war of choice in Iran
Ali Larijani, Killed Along With His Son, Had Opposed Mojtaba's Elevation
Ali Larijani, a veteran politician who helped lead Iran's wartime efforts against the US and Israel, was killed in an Israeli airstrike, Iranian state media confirmed. He was 67.
Iran Crisis: After Larijani Killing Who Else In Tehran Can The US Talk To?
Israel's killing of Ali Larijani, a veteran Iranian politician known for his pragmatism, leaves the Islamic Republic's wartime leadership largely in the hands of hardliners who may be less likely to seek a diplomatic pathway.
Debris Fall Over Dubai After Air Defences Intercept Missiles From Iran
Burning debris from intercepted missiles was seen falling over parts of Dubai on Wednesday, as defence systems responded to incoming threats from Iran.
Cousin Lovers Safe In Florida After Statewide Ban On Marriage Fails
A Florida bill to ban first-cousin marriage failed after the larger health bill containing it died in the state House of Representatives.
"Yes, I'm Alive": Netanyahu Debunks Death Rumours In New Clip With US Envoy
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has released another video message, this time alongside US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, dismissing viral conspiracy theories falsely claiming he had been killed during the ongoing conflict with Iran.
US House Panel Orders Attorney Pam Bondi To Testify On Epstein Probe
The US House Oversight Committee subpoenaed the country's top law enforcement official Tuesday to testify about the government's handling of records tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
US Hits Iran Missiles Near Hormuz With 5,000-Pound 'Bunker Buster' Bombs
In the first major action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the US military has said it had hit Iranian missile sites near the critical waterway with some of the most powerful bombs in the American arsenal.
