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Security deployment, curfew expose governance crisis in PoGB
Updated : 4 days, 22 hours ago IST
Although restrictions have now been partially eased, the situation in the region remains tense. Daily wage labourers have been among the worst affected, as many rely on day-to-day earnings to support their families. During the strict curfew, residents expressed frustration over the closure o
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Iran makes hardline choice in Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme leader
Updated : 5 days, 1 hour ago IST
Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, who is more hardline than his father, has been announced as the third Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution following a decision by the country's Assembly of Experts after days of deliberation.
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UAE air defences "addressing a missile threat" as military intercepts ball
Updated : 5 days, 2 hours ago IST
The UAE Ministry of Defence reported intercepting a major Iranian aerial attack involving ballistic missiles and drones. Since the February 28 killing of Ayatollah Khamenei, over 1,600 projectiles have targeted the UAE, resulting in four deaths and 112 injuries. Authorities remain on high al
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CPI MP Sandosh Kumar moves adjournment motion in Rajya Sabha to discuss We
Updated : 5 days, 2 hours ago IST
Communist Party of India MP P Sandosh Kumar on Monday moved a motion of adjournment in the Rajya Sabha to discuss the "grave situation" in the Gulf region.
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Singapore PM speaks with Gulf leaders over the safety of Singaporeans in t
Updated : 5 days, 2 hours ago IST
Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has held discussions with Gulf leaders regarding the escalating tensions in the Middle East, highlighting Singapore's concern over the evolving regional conflict and the safety of its citizens abroad.
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"At critical juncture": Iran's Foreign Ministry pledges absolute allegianc
Updated : 5 days, 3 hours ago IST
Iran's Foreign Ministry and its diplomats have declared allegiance to Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Leader of the Islamic Revolution. Describing the transition as a "critical juncture," the ministry emphasised that the move ensures national unity and sovereignty amid ongoing "mili
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"US capabilities 'overwhelming' compared to Iran's": US Secy of War Pete H
Updated : 5 days, 3 hours ago IST
United States War Secretary Pete Hegseth has outlined Washington's stance on the ongoing tensions in West Asia, emphasising the scale of American military strength and its objectives in the region.
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"We shall not falter": Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi pledges absolute s
Updated : 5 days, 4 hours ago IST
Top Iranian officials, including the Foreign Minister and Parliament Speaker, have pledged absolute allegiance to the new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. Following a "decisive vote" by the Assembly of Experts, leaders hailed the transition as a "legal process" ensuring national s
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No Indian fatalities in Al Kharj incident: Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia
Updated : 5 days, 4 hours ago IST
In a post on X, the Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia wrote, "It is a matter of relief that there has been no Indian fatality in the unfortunate incident at Al Kharj yesterday evening. The Embassy has been in touch with the concerned Saudi authorities regarding this issue. Counsellor (CW) Sh
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"New era of honour": President Pezeshkian hails Mojtaba Khamenei's electio
Updated : 5 days, 4 hours ago IST
Following the death of his father, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has been appointed Iran's new Supreme Leader. President Masoud Pezeshkian hailed the transition as a "new era of honour," urging national unity to overcome economic challenges and external aggression from the US and Israel.
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Iranians celebrate after Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei announced as new Supreme
Updated : 5 days, 6 hours ago IST
Celebrations erupted across Iran as hundreds of people took to the streets of the country after Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of the late Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was announced as the new Supreme Leader of Iran, Press TV reported on Monday.
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Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran's new Supreme Leader, reports state media
Updated : 5 days, 7 hours ago IST
Mojtaba Khamenei is the second-oldest son of Ali Khamenei.
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