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UK intelligence chief accuses Russia of 'staggeringly reckless' sabotage campaign Russia is carrying out a reckless sabotage campaign in Europe against Ukraine's Western allies. MI6 and French intelligence agencies are collaborating to prevent dangerous escalation. Western officials suspect Russian intelligence is destabilizing U...
30 Nov, 2024, 09.37 AM ISTIran to begin enriching uranium with thousands of advanced centrifuges, UN watchdog says Iran plans to start enriching uranium with thousands of advanced centrifuges at its Fordo and Natanz facilities, according to the IAEA, signaling potential leverage for negotiation with the incoming U.S. administration. Iran's enrichment efforts rem...
29 Nov, 2024, 05.14 PM ISTFormer British soldier convicted of passing on sensitive information to the Iranian government A former British soldier, Daniel Khalife, was convicted of leaking sensitive information to Iranian intelligence. He claimed he aimed to be a double agent, inspired by the TV show "Homeland." Khalife's escape from prison in September briefly put him...
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26 Nov, 2024, 12.45 PM ISTIran says no charges against student who stripped to underwear An Iranian student who removed her clothes at a Tehran university, sparking outrage from officials, has not been indicted. While authorities initially condemned the act as "immoral", they later stated she was under severe pressure and suffering from...
19 Nov, 2024, 08.16 PM ISTIran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei dismisses global media reports on deteriorating health with X post Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, amidst recent health concerns, met with Iran's ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani. The meeting, depicted in a photo posted by Khamenei, aimed to address rumors about his health and focused on Amani's r...
19 Nov, 2024, 11.04 AM ISTIran¡¯s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei reportedly in coma, son chosen as successor in secret meeting Israeli media outlet Ynet News, citing Iran International, reports that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is in a coma. The Assembly of Experts allegedly chose his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as his successor during a secret meeting on Septemb...
18 Nov, 2024, 11.53 AM ISTTwo flash bombs fired into garden of Netanyahu's home in north Israel Two flash bombs were thrown into the garden of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home in Caesarea on Saturday, causing no injuries or damage. Netanyahu and his family were not present at the time. Israeli officials condemned the incident, ...
17 Nov, 2024, 11.45 AM ISTElon Musk meets Iran's UN ambassador in New York: Report Elon Musk recently met with Iran's UN ambassador in New York for over an hour to discuss ways to ease tensions between Iran and the United States. The meeting, described as "positive" by Iranian officials, focused on reducing tensions that escalated...
15 Nov, 2024, 12.00 PM ISTWill not negotiate under 'intimidation': Iran to UN nuke chief International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi said achieving "results" in nuclear talks with Iran was vital to avoid a new conflict in the region already inflamed by Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. His visit com...
14 Nov, 2024, 10.59 PM ISTIran publicly executes serial rapist convicted in dozens of cases Mohammad Ali Salamat, convicted of raping many women in Iran, was executed. He was hanged in Hamedan city after the Supreme Court upheld his death sentence. Around 200 women accused Salamat of rape over 20 years. He reportedly raped women after prop...
13 Nov, 2024, 02.37 PM ISTIsrael's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he authorised Lebanon pager attacks that killed nearly 40 people Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed his authorization of a September operation targeting Hezbollah communication devices in Lebanon. The attacks, which Hezbollah attributed to Israel, resulted in explosions that killed nearly 40 peop...
10 Nov, 2024, 10.21 PM ISTSaudi army chief to visit Iran on rare trip: state media A top Saudi military official will visit Tehran. The visit is on Sunday. The official will meet with Iranian officials. The meeting is to improve defence ties. Iran and Saudi Arabia resumed relations in 2023. China brokered the deal. The countries h...
10 Nov, 2024, 05.28 PM ISTIran's Foreign Minister calls US claims of plot against Trump "fabricated" Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi refuted US allegations of Iran's involvement in a plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump. Araghchi labeled the charges as fabricated and used the occasion to criticize the US narrative against ...
10 Nov, 2024, 06.51 AM ISTIran urges Trump to change 'maximum pressure' policy Iranian Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif urged US President-elect Donald Trump to reconsider his "maximum pressure" policy against Tehran, stating it led to increased uranium enrichment. Zarif urged Trump to analyze the policy's effectiveness and...
09 Nov, 2024, 08.08 PM ISTFor many Iranians, Trump's return intensifies worries about war, yet some see reasons for hope Iranians are divided on what a second Trump presidency means for the US-Iran relationship. While some fear heightened tensions and potential conflict, others hope for diplomatic engagement. The recent reelection of Donald Trump has sparked mixed rea...
07 Nov, 2024, 09.25 PM ISTTrump's policies on China and Iran will be keenly watched China watches cautiously as Donald Trump, known for his tough stance on Chinese economic policies and tariffs imposed during his first term, returns to the US presidency. India, meanwhile, closely observes Trump's approach towards both China and Ira...
06 Nov, 2024, 11.45 PM ISTUS says Iranian-American held in Iran as tensions high following Israeli attack on country Iran has allegedly detained Reza Valizadeh, an Iranian-American journalist. The U.S. State Department confirmed his imprisonment but Iran has not acknowledged it. Valizadeh had been previously detained and now faces a case in Iran's Revolutionary Co...
03 Nov, 2024, 01.22 PM ISTIran's imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate hospitalized with severe health issues Iranian authorities permit Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to be hospitalized after nearly nine weeks of illness. The Free Narges Coalition calls for medical furlough, citing severe health issues from neglected care. Mohammadi, imprisoned in Evin Pr...
28 Oct, 2024, 07.40 AM ISTIran's aviation authority cancels all flights until further notice Iran has suspended all flights due to security concerns following Israeli strikes on multiple provinces. The strikes, which Israel claims targeted missile facilities in response to Iranian aggression, have prompted strong warnings from both sides, c...
26 Oct, 2024, 01.12 PM IST