The story Tehran wants you to read
The story Tehran wants you to read A new narrative about Iran’s leadership mistakes continuity for change – and echoes the regime’s own preferred framing. By Jason D Greenblatt Former…
US says Iran can play at 2026 World Cup but bars those with ‘IRGC ties’
US says Iran can play at 2026 World Cup but bars those with ‘IRGC ties’ US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US has not told the Iranian national…
Gold is unaffordable so South Asian brides turn to one gram substitutes
Gold is unaffordable so South Asian brides turn to one gram substitutes Families choose imitation jewellery and gold-plated ornaments as record prices push pure gold jewelry out of reach. Save…
Baby twins attend their father’s funeral after Israeli settler attack
Palestinians gathered in the occupied West Bank to bury a 25-year-old father of twins shot dead by Israeli settlers.
Why is there a political deadlock in Lebanon?
The Lebanese government wants Hezbollah to disarm as it aims for a state monopoly on weapons.
Does Israel’s ‘Yellow Line’ violate the Lebanon ceasefire?
Israel has carved out a military zone inside southern Lebanon, raising fears it is replicating the “Yellow Line” in Gaza
Ukrainian married couple aged 75 killed in Russian attack on Odesa
Ukrainian married couple aged 75 killed in Russian attack on Odesa Ukrainian officials say a port-bound foreign merchant ship and residential buildings were hit in recent assault. Save Ukrainian rescuers…
Timberwolves take 2-1 NBA playoff lead over Nuggets, Hawks down Knicks
Timberwolves take 2-1 NBA playoff lead over Nuggets, Hawks down Knicks Elsewhere, Toronto Raptors beat Cleveland Cavaliers, snapping a 12-game playoff losing streak against the Cavs. Save Jaden McDaniels of…
UK rights groups slam ‘authoritarian’ conviction of pro-Palestine activists
UK rights groups slam ‘authoritarian’ conviction of pro-Palestine activists Ruling against Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham will spawn a ‘broader chilling effect’, groups such as Amnesty and HRW warn. Save…
Japan builds up its ‘southern shield’ as faith in US security cover falters
Japan builds up its ‘southern shield’ as faith in US security cover falters Japan is pushing the legal limit of ‘defence’ as it faces its ‘most severe and complex security…