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TopicMasoud Pezeshkian

Topic: Masoud Pezeshkian

Short-range projectile behind assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh, says Iran

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced Haniyeh was killed by a 7 kg short-range projectile, refuting the story of a smuggled bomb having been used, as reported by Western media.

Haniyeh killing ‘disaster’ for Tehran, could impair Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks

Hamas’ political chief was assassinated during early hours of Wednesday in his Tehran residence after meeting with Iranian leadership.

Pezeshkian will take over as president at a critical time for Iran — a look at challenges he faces

Masoud Pezeshkian’s victory is a shot in the arm for the reformist movement in Iran. However, between an ailing economy and tense geopolitical situation, his next 4 yrs won't be easy.

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India must govern AI with confidence. Use guardrails, not handcuffs

The good news is that India is not starting from zero. It knows how to innovate privately while also empowering innovation publicly.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.