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Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel, state media says

DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran executed a man accused of spying for Israel, according to a report from state media on Wednesday that identified him as Babak Shahbazi. Entangled in a decades-long shadow war

Iran downgrades diplomatic ties with Australia after row over antisemitic arson attacks

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said last week that operations at the Iranian embassy in Tehran were suspended and all Australian diplomats were safe in a third country.

Australia blames Iran for two antisemitic arson attacks, expels envoy

Since October 2023, Australian homes, schools, synagogues, and vehicles have been targeted in antisemitic vandalism and arson, while Islamophobic incidents have also surged.

Iran’s supreme leader calls US issue ‘unsolvable’ amid nuclear standoff

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's comments come after Iran and European powers agreed Friday to resume talks to try to restart full negotiations on curbing Tehran's nuclear enrichment work.

US issues sanctions on 13 networks, 8 vessels for dealing in Iran oil

The measures cover Greek national Antonios Margaritis and his network of companies and vessels that Treasury said was involved in transporting Iranian oil exports in violation of sanctions.

UK targets Iranian oil magnate, four companies with asset freeze

The sanctions include an asset freeze on Iranian oil magnate Hossein Shamkhani, and on four companies operating in the shipping, petrochemical and financial sectors, according to a government notice published online.

A month after passing resolution to suspend cooperation with IAEA, Iran takes a U-turn

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, Wednesday, said Tehran "cannot completely cut our cooperation with the agency...Therefore, inspectors must be there to get this work done".

Iran vows to block US-brokered Caucasus corridor, calls it ‘political treachery’

The corridor, named the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), would operate under Armenian law and pass close to Iran's border, raising Tehran's concerns.

Iran sets up new defence council in wake of war with Israel

'The new defence body will review defence plans and enhance the capabilities of Iran's armed forces in a centralised manner,' the Supreme National Security Council said to state media.

Iran’s President warns of water crisis, says Tehran may face severe shortages by September

Amid resource mismanagement and over-consumption, Iran has faced recurring electricity, gas, and water shortages during peak demand months with drought conditions for the last five years.

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Maruti-Suzuki’s Victoris is full of bells and whistles — 21 trims, 64 ambient lights, ADAS

Maruti-Suzuki has shed every iota of conservatism with Victoris SUV. I drove the top ZXi+ model with the optional panoramic sunroof, priced at Rs 17.75 lakh ex-showroom.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

‘Attack on one is attack on both’—As Pakistan & Saudi Arabia sign pact, a look at their ties since 1967

Building on long-standing ties & Islamic solidarity, Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement comes at a time of heightened regional tensions especially after Israeli attack on Doha.

Gen Zs have taken down the Nepal regime. Here’s why this will never happen in India

To be truly functional and durable, even eternal, a state doesn’t just need a leader, a party or an ideology. It needs functional and robust institutions.