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Iran war: Pentagon separates July casualties from Op Epic Fury toll as wounded count jumps to 624

The system separates casualties from pre- and post-July actions, requiring the figures to be independently combined to reach overall toll of 624 wounded & 18 killed since February.

The mediator who cannot chose: Caught between Iran & Saudi Arabia, Pakistan’s West Asia dilemma

Economy, security, and regional alliances are at play in Islamabad’s great balancing act.

US targets Iran’s Chabahar Port in fresh strikes, Hegseth shares image of collapsing watchtower

Officials quoted by Iran's state-run IRNA described the structure as part of the port's civilian monitoring system. India exited the Chabahar project this year amid US sanctions on Iran.

Khamenei funeral shows religion still shapes power in West Asia

Despite US efforts to isolate Iran, Tehran just showed how it can still leverage its historical and religious ties through Khamenei’s funeral.

Khamenei funeral shows Iran’s diplomatic relevance for India and its neighbours

Besides India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan, no representations from the Himalayan countries, Nepal and Bhutan, were reported by the media or their ministries at Khamenei’s funeral.

Football still has a homophobia problem. Pride flags aren’t enough in FIFA World Cup

FIFA’s decision to allow pride flags at the Iran vs Egypt World Cup match has caused a stir online. And yet, FIFA has held firm on its principle of inclusivity.

From a World Cup goalkeeper to serving in prison—the story of Iran’s Rashid Mazaheri

Mohammad Rashid Mazaheri’s 17-year career saw him play for some of Iran’s biggest clubs. He was arrested for allegedly insulting former Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

US eases Iran travel restrictions for World Cup. No more one-day entry before matches

The travel restrictions have been a sore point for Iran football team. The squad has raised its concerns over the restrictions imposed on its travel by the US administration.

Iran’s FIFA World Cup opener turns political as fans wave banned pre-revolutionary flags

The pre-revolutionary Iranian flags bore the Lion and Sun emblem, a symbol rooted in Persian history that goes back before the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

On Camera

Kite-flying can be made safer for birds. Just banning manja isn’t enough

For a long time, we fought hunting to protect birds. Now, we need to tackle manja through a social behaviour change campaign.

All aboard the ‘Reform Express’: PM Modi’s 2047 ride runs on seven tracks

'Reform from conviction, not compulsion', says PM, linking India’s 2047 ambitions to reforms across manufacturing, technology, defence, infrastructure, green growth and soft power.

Navy officer, who entered burning LPG tanker repeatedly to recover missing crew, awarded Shaurya Chakra

Lieutenant Commander Shivam Kumar was serving onboard INS Trikand when it was directed to assist Cameroon-flagged LPG tanker, while transiting through Houthi attack zone on 18 October, 2025.

Gen Vaidya won 2 Maha Vir Chakras, fell to assassins’ bullets 40 yrs ago. India forgot a great soldier

Forty years ago this week, ‘Khalistan Commando Force’ assassins were closing in on Gen Vaidya. So callous was the security of the just-retired Army chief that he was given a solitary police gunman