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Iran's exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi warns Khamenei of "no escape", cal
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Posting on X, Pahlavi wrote, "Today I am speaking to Ali Khamenei, the leader of the regime occupying Iran. You are an anti-Iranian criminal. You have neither honor nor humanity."
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US President Trump assures Tehran he won't attack, asks to exercise restra
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
This development comes amid ongoing protests in Iran over rising living costs, with authorities imposing internet restrictions. Trump had previously threatened to intervene but said on Wednesday that killings of protesters had stopped, and he'd "watch and see" about military action.
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EU to "swiftly" propose fresh sanctions over Iran crackdown, says von der
Updated : 2 months ago IST
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen stated the EU will swiftly propose more sanctions over Iran's protest crackdown. As unrest continues, Reza Pahlavi urged US action while Trump threatened tough measures. Iran has extended internet restrictions, and UN rights chief Volker Turk condemned violen
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Iranian activist Masih Alinejad alleges "war crimes," says regime "slaught
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Iranian activist Masih Alinejad alleged mass killings during Iran protests and urged global action. The Times of Israel citing Reuters reported around 2,000 deaths. Iran has continued nationwide internet restrictions, citing security concerns. NetBlocks said 108 hours have passed since th
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"Rising number of casualties in Iran is horrifying": EU chief von der Leye
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Around 2,000 people have been killed in protests against Iran's regime, The Times of Israel reported, citing Reuters, quoting an Iranian official who blamed "terrorists" for the deaths of civilians and security personnel.
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Nepal issues advisory for Iran as protests intensify, authorities resort t
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Nepal's Foreign Ministry issued an advisory for Iran amid rising protests and violence, urging Nepalis to stay indoors and avoid travel. Iran warned the US, while authorities extended internet restrictions until security is restored. HRANA reported 646 deaths as protests entered the 16th day
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Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp, Google Play
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Iranian authorities have lifted the ban on WhatsApp and the Google Play Store after a meeting with top government officials. The decision marks a shift in the country's internet policies, fulfilling a key promise made by President Masoud Pezeshkian during his campaign. The government emphasi
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Pakistan official urges internet use for 'important matters only' amid slo
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Parliamentary Secretary Syed Sajid Mehdi suggested that Pakistanis limit internet usage to essential matters, addressing frequent slowdowns caused by overuse and insufficient infrastructure. Speaking on a TV program, Mehdi compared the internet to a congested road, adding that ongoing upgrad
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Internet shutdowns in Pakistan may lead to long-term economic damage, warn
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Vice President of the US think tank, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), Daniel Castro, on Thursday expressed his concern over Pakistan's ongoing internet restrictions, warning that while these measures may provide short-term political benefits, they could result in
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Pakistan: Bilawal criticises PML-N for not honouring political agreements
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has accused PML-N of violating political agreements and failing to respect PPP's federal role. Speaking in Karachi, he criticised the lack of consultation in governance decisions and unfair treatment of Sindh. Bilawal also condemned the killing of Chinese
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Pakistan ranks third globally for imposing internet restrictions: Report
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Pakistan has imposed three of the 42 new restrictions worldwide, Dawn reported citing a report by Surfshark, a virtual private network company headquartered in Lithuania, a half-year analysis of internet shutdown based on the Internet Shutdown Tracker. These internet restrictions were impose
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SC seeks response from Centre, J-K on plea alleging contempt of order on i
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 16 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Central government and Jammu and Kashmir administration to file a detailed affidavit on a contempt petition for allegedly violating its judgement over internet restrictions in the Union Territory.
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