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Iran’s leader Khamenei meets Hamas acting chief, two other leaders of Palestinian outfit

The Iranian state media reported the meeting held Thursday but gave no details on what its agenda or outcome was.

Concern for India as Trump orders State Dept to ‘modify or rescind’ Chabahar sanction waivers

India, which has a stake in the development of Iran's Chabahar Port, received a narrow sanctions waiver from Trump 1.0. As Trump aims at Iran in his 2.0 avatar, Chabahar is at risk.

‘Victory for Palestine’, Iran says Gaza ceasefire shows resistance

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards released a statement warning against any possible breach by Israel and the backed ‘Resistance Axis’.

Will do whatever we can, says Iranian official on Nimisha Priya, nurse facing death sentence in Yemen

The nurse from Kerala, who is facing the death penalty, is lodged in a jail in Sana’a, under the control of the Iranian-backed Houthis.

US imposes sanctions on Iranian, Russian entities over interference attempt in 2024 presidential polls

The US Treasury alleged a Russian entity used AI to spread disinformation via fake news sites, including baseless claims about a 2024 vice-presidential candidate.

Assad regime’s fall a setback for Iran, Russia. Who’s Muhammad al-Jawlani, architect behind his ouster

Ending years of stalemate, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has captured Syria, which was in the midst of a civil war for 13 years. Tehran & Moscow, two of Assad’s key partners, have let the regime fall.

‘Death sentences should be issued for Israeli leaders, not arrest warrants,’ says Iran’s Khamenei

Khamenei was commenting on a decision by International Criminal Court to issue arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defence chief and Hamas leader Ibrahim Al-Masri.

US, UK, Germany & France welcome IAEA resolution on Iran

IAEA board's resolution in June stated that if Iran failed to cooperate fully with the agency to resolve all outstanding safeguards issues further action would be required.

Iran’s president calls on Pope Francis to use influence to stop war in Middle East

Masoud Pezeshkian said that Tehran was ready to engage constructively with the Vatican to promote peace and justice in the world.

Iran backs Lebanon in ceasefire talks with Israel as IDF strike Beirut for 4th consecutive day

Outgoing Biden administration appears keen to secure ceasefire in Lebanon, even as efforts to end Israel’s war in the Gaza appear totally adrift.

On Camera

Dhankhar’s resignation: How Modi-Shah’s ‘capable’ BJP has served another strong message to RSS

One has to be incredibly credulous to buy BJP spin masters’ argument that the government got rid of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for harmonious relationship with the judiciary.

Unclaimed deposits worth Rs 67,000 crore lying in banks, 87% in public sector banks alone, Parliament told

SBI holds Rs 19,239 crore in unclaimed deposits, or 26% of the abandoned money in public banking system. PNB, Canara Bank follow.

India wanted a stable, prosperous Pakistan but our peace efforts were mistaken for weakness: Rajnath

Modi government had also made numerous efforts to establish peace with Pakistan but has now adopted a different path, militarily, to establish peace, adds defence minister.

Modi’s Bharat vs Indira’s India: 11-yr report card of politics, diplomacy, economy, nationalism

As Narendra Modi becomes India’s second-longest consecutively serving Prime Minister, we look at how he compares with Indira Gandhi across four key dimensions.