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Iran assigns elite NOPO unit to protect Mojtaba Khamenei after Tehran strike

Iran has reportedly deployed its elite counterterrorism unit, known as NOPO, to safeguard newly appointed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei following the assassination of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a strike on a compound in Tehran on February 28. The black-clad special force has long served as a key protective unit for the Iranian leadership and is now believed to be responsible for ensuring the security of the country’s new supreme authority amid heightened tensions in

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11 Mar 2026 09:10 AM 39 views

Iran assigns elite NOPO unit to protect Mojtaba Khamenei after Tehran strike

Iran has reportedly deployed its elite counterterrorism unit, known as NOPO, to safeguard newly appointed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei following the assassination of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a strike on a compound in Tehran on February 28. The black-clad special force has long served as a key protective unit for the Iranian leadership and is now believed to be responsible for ensuring the security of the country’s new supreme authority amid heightened tensions in

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Modi receives standing ovation during historic address at Knesset

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a standing ovation in Israel’s parliament on Wednesday as he delivered a historic address to the Knesset, becoming the first Indian prime minister to speak before the Israeli legislature. Lawmakers rose to their feet and chanted his name as Modi began his remarks by conveying greetings from 1.4 billion Indians. In his speech, the prime minister strongly condemned terrorism and reiterated India’s firm policy of zero tolerance toward ex

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25 Feb 2026 12:01 PM 205 views

Modi receives standing ovation during historic address at Knesset

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a standing ovation in Israel’s parliament on Wednesday as he delivered a historic address to the Knesset, becoming the first Indian prime minister to speak before the Israeli legislature. Lawmakers rose to their feet and chanted his name as Modi began his remarks by conveying greetings from 1.4 billion Indians. In his speech, the prime minister strongly condemned terrorism and reiterated India’s firm policy of zero tolerance toward ex

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Trump and Khamenei exchange sharp warnings ahead of nuclear talks

Tensions between the United States and Iran intensified this week as both sides exchanged sharp rhetoric ahead of renewed diplomatic efforts over Tehran’s nuclear program. Former US President Donald Trump highlighted America’s military strength while Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei issued a pointed warning, underscoring the fragile atmosphere surrounding the latest round of nuclear deal talks. The war of words escalated even before the second round of negotiations, which were mediat

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17 Feb 2026 13:11 PM 162 views

Trump and Khamenei exchange sharp warnings ahead of nuclear talks

Tensions between the United States and Iran intensified this week as both sides exchanged sharp rhetoric ahead of renewed diplomatic efforts over Tehran’s nuclear program. Former US President Donald Trump highlighted America’s military strength while Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei issued a pointed warning, underscoring the fragile atmosphere surrounding the latest round of nuclear deal talks. The war of words escalated even before the second round of negotiations, which were mediat

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Trump warns Iran of consequences if nuclear deal talks fail

US President Donald Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday to discuss a range of strategic issues, with the Iran nuclear deal emerging as a central topic of conversation. The meeting, held amid heightened regional tensions, underscored ongoing diplomatic efforts and disagreements surrounding Tehran’s nuclear programme and its broader military capabilities. Following the talks, Trump took to Truth Social to reiterate his administration’s position on nego

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11 Feb 2026 15:59 PM 61 views

Trump warns Iran of consequences if nuclear deal talks fail

US President Donald Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday to discuss a range of strategic issues, with the Iran nuclear deal emerging as a central topic of conversation. The meeting, held amid heightened regional tensions, underscored ongoing diplomatic efforts and disagreements surrounding Tehran’s nuclear programme and its broader military capabilities. Following the talks, Trump took to Truth Social to reiterate his administration’s position on nego

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Iran warns US over Netanyahu visit amid rising nuclear tensions

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10 Feb 2026 12:08 PM 256 views

Iran warns US over Netanyahu visit amid rising nuclear tensions

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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and others back Trump-led Board of Peace plan

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan and Qatar have agreed to participate in a new international initiative proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, known as the Board of Peace, according to a joint statement issued by regional foreign ministries. The decision reflects coordinated support among several Middle Eastern and Asian governments for the initiative, which Trump has presented as a mechanism to address the ongoing Gaza conflict and broader global disputes.

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21 Jan 2026 12:51 PM 300 views

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and others back Trump-led Board of Peace plan

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan and Qatar have agreed to participate in a new international initiative proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, known as the Board of Peace, according to a joint statement issued by regional foreign ministries. The decision reflects coordinated support among several Middle Eastern and Asian governments for the initiative, which Trump has presented as a mechanism to address the ongoing Gaza conflict and broader global disputes.

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Iran foreign minister slams WEF over Davos disinvite, alleges double standards

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has strongly criticised the World Economic Forum following the cancellation of his scheduled appearance at the organisation’s annual meeting in Davos, accusing the forum of applying inconsistent moral and political standards. The remarks came after the WEF announc

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19 Jan 2026 23:56 PM 211 views

Iran foreign minister slams WEF over Davos disinvite, alleges double standards

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has strongly criticised the World Economic Forum following the cancellation of his scheduled appearance at the organisation’s annual meeting in Davos, accusing the forum of applying inconsistent moral and political standards. The remarks came after the WEF announc

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Trump calls for leadership change in Iran after praise and sharp criticism of Khamenei

US President Donald Trump intensified his rhetoric toward Iran on Saturday, calling for a change in leadership in Tehran just a day after publicly praising Iranian authorities for halting what he said were more than 800 scheduled executions. The remarks underscored the volatile and often contradictory tone of Washington’s messaging toward Iran amid recent unrest and deadly crackdowns across the country. Speaking in an interview, Trump described Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamene

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17 Jan 2026 14:15 PM 287 views

Trump calls for leadership change in Iran after praise and sharp criticism of Khamenei

US President Donald Trump intensified his rhetoric toward Iran on Saturday, calling for a change in leadership in Tehran just a day after publicly praising Iranian authorities for halting what he said were more than 800 scheduled executions. The remarks underscored the volatile and often contradictory tone of Washington’s messaging toward Iran amid recent unrest and deadly crackdowns across the country. Speaking in an interview, Trump described Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamene

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Global protests against iran regime intensify as calls for change grow louder

The protest movement against the Iranian regime is growing stronger and more vocal with each passing day. What began as domestic unrest has now expanded beyond the country’s borders, evolving into a global expression of dissent. Demonstrations are increasingly visible in Europe, the United States, and neighboring regions, highlighting the determination of Iranians and their supporters to draw international attention to long-standing political and social grievances. The expanding reach of these

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12 Jan 2026 14:04 PM 252 views

Global protests against iran regime intensify as calls for change grow louder

The protest movement against the Iranian regime is growing stronger and more vocal with each passing day. What began as domestic unrest has now expanded beyond the country’s borders, evolving into a global expression of dissent. Demonstrations are increasingly visible in Europe, the United States, and neighboring regions, highlighting the determination of Iranians and their supporters to draw international attention to long-standing political and social grievances. The expanding reach of these

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Iran signals openness to talks with US as protests continue and war warnings escalate

Iran’s government said on Monday that it is prepared to enter negotiations with the United States, even as it warned that the country remains fully ready to defend itself militarily amid ongoing nationwide protests and rising international tension. The statement came after US President Donald Trump suggested that Iran’s leadership had expressed interest in talks following his repeated warnings of possible military intervention. Speaking at a conference of foreign ambassadors in

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12 Jan 2026 04:33 AM 251 views

Iran signals openness to talks with US as protests continue and war warnings escalate

Iran’s government said on Monday that it is prepared to enter negotiations with the United States, even as it warned that the country remains fully ready to defend itself militarily amid ongoing nationwide protests and rising international tension. The statement came after US President Donald Trump suggested that Iran’s leadership had expressed interest in talks following his repeated warnings of possible military intervention. Speaking at a conference of foreign ambassadors in

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Saudi-led coalition reports pre-emptive strikes amid rising tensions in Yemen

The Saudi-led coalition announced on Wednesday, Jan 7, that it had conducted what it described as limited pre-emptive military strikes in Yemen, citing concerns that escalating actions by UAE-backed secessionist forces could further destabilize the fragile security situation. Coalition officials said the strikes were aimed at preventing a wider confrontation and preserving the possibility of political dialogue amid renewed tensions in the country’s south. According to the coalitio

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06 Jan 2026 23:35 PM 213 views

Saudi-led coalition reports pre-emptive strikes amid rising tensions in Yemen

The Saudi-led coalition announced on Wednesday, Jan 7, that it had conducted what it described as limited pre-emptive military strikes in Yemen, citing concerns that escalating actions by UAE-backed secessionist forces could further destabilize the fragile security situation. Coalition officials said the strikes were aimed at preventing a wider confrontation and preserving the possibility of political dialogue amid renewed tensions in the country’s south. According to the coalitio

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Israel recognises Somaliland as independent state, opens path to diplomatic ties

Israel has become the first member of the United Nations to officially recognise Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, marking a significant diplomatic development for the self-declared republic in the Horn of Africa. The announcement ends decades of international non-recognition for Somaliland, which has operated as a separate political entity since breaking away from Somalia in 1991 following a prolonged civil conflict. The recognition was formalised on Friday when Isr

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26 Dec 2025 13:05 PM 332 views

Israel recognises Somaliland as independent state, opens path to diplomatic ties

Israel has become the first member of the United Nations to officially recognise Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, marking a significant diplomatic development for the self-declared republic in the Horn of Africa. The announcement ends decades of international non-recognition for Somaliland, which has operated as a separate political entity since breaking away from Somalia in 1991 following a prolonged civil conflict. The recognition was formalised on Friday when Isr

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Iran assigns elite NOPO unit to protect Mojtaba Khamenei after Tehran strike

Iran assigns elite NOPO unit to protect Mojtaba Khamenei after Tehran strike

Modi receives standing ovation during historic address at Knesset

Modi receives standing ovation during historic address at Knesset

Trump and Khamenei exchange sharp warnings ahead of nuclear talks

Trump and Khamenei exchange sharp warnings ahead of nuclear talks

Trump warns Iran of consequences if nuclear deal talks fail

Trump warns Iran of consequences if nuclear deal talks fail

Iran warns US over Netanyahu visit amid rising nuclear tensions

Iran warns US over Netanyahu visit amid rising nuclear tensions

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and others back Trump-led Board of Peace plan

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and others back Trump-led Board of Peace plan

Iran foreign minister slams WEF over Davos disinvite, alleges double standards

Iran foreign minister slams WEF over Davos disinvite, alleges double standards

Trump calls for leadership change in Iran after praise and sharp criticism of Khamenei

Trump calls for leadership change in Iran after praise and sharp criticism of Khamenei

Global protests against iran regime intensify as calls for change grow louder

Global protests against iran regime intensify as calls for change grow louder

Iran signals openness to talks with US as protests continue and war warnings escalate

Iran signals openness to talks with US as protests continue and war warnings escalate

Saudi-led coalition reports pre-emptive strikes amid rising tensions in Yemen

Saudi-led coalition reports pre-emptive strikes amid rising tensions in Yemen

Israel recognises Somaliland as independent state, opens path to diplomatic ties

Israel recognises Somaliland as independent state, opens path to diplomatic ties

JSW MG Motor Reduces Electric Car Costs with Innovative Battery-as-a-Service Model

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