Reverence for the Shiite messiah, or Mahdi, has played a central yet contested role in Iran’s Islamic theocracy—bolstering the legitimacy of its two leaders while also fueling subtle power plays by hardline zealots.
Iran’s system of clerical…
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Israel attack survivor’s agony as brother remains hostage in Gaza
Israeli survivor Gal Gilboa-Dalal has led a life of pain and worry since Hamas militants took his younger brother Guy hostage from the music festival they attended together on October 7, 2023.
Wearing a black T-shirt emblazoned with the face of…
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Turkey protesters defiant despite mass arrests
Protesters were defiant Wednesday despite a growing crackdown and nearly 1,500 arrests as they marked a week since the start of Turkey’s biggest street demonstrations since 2013.
The protests erupted on March 19 after the arrest of Istanbul…
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Roundup: Iran qualifies for World Cup, China falls to Australia at home
HANGZHOU, March 26 (Xinhua) — Iran secured a 2-2 draw against Uzbekistan on Tuesday to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with two qualifiers still to play in hands. Meanwhile, China suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Australia, marking its third…
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Mike Waltz takes ‘full responsibility’ for Signal group chat leak
ReutersMike Waltz says he doesn’t know the journalist who was added to group chat US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz has taken responsibility for a group chat in which high-ranking officials planned military strikes in Yemen in the company of…
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Argentina beats Brazil, qualifies for FIFA World Cup 2026 | Football News
Argentina are celebrating their 2026 World Cup qualification with a dazzling 4-1 thrashing of archrivals Brazil in Buenos Aires.
Julian Alvarez, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister and Giuliano Simeone sealed an emphatic win on Tuesday for the…
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AI & innovation a panacea against uncertainty as Boao Forum for Asia 2025 kicks off
As this year’s annual Boao Forum for Asia conference kicks off in Hainan, China, it is presented with the unprecedented opportunity to weigh the big uncertainty factor of the day against the grand disruptive force of our times.
The corner of…
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Trump signs new executive order to change election rules: What we know | Donald Trump News
United States President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order that he argues is aimed at tightening election rules ahead of the 2026 midterms, touching upon a claim he has frequently made – without evidence – of large-scale election…
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Yemen Stands Firm Against U.S. Aggression
Why it matters:
Yemen’s steadfast support for Gaza amidst U.S. military actions underscores Yemen’s historical resilience, particularly in the face of external pressures.
The big picture:
As tensions rise in the region,…
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South Korea’s ‘worst ever’ wildfires
South Korea’s acting president says wildfires in the southeast region are the worst the country has ever seen.
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