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4 days, 11 hours ago

Netanyahu’s gift to Joe Biden

The greatest gift from Benjamin Netanyahu to Joe Biden was making the departing American president’s Middle East legacy seem much better than it is. It started with Mr. Netanyahu’s sending ground forces into Gaza to defeat Hamas, which carried out the Oct. 7, 2023, terror attack on Israel. He’s doing so even though Mr. Netanyahu’s victories would never have come …

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6 days, 8 hours ago

A weakened Iran prepares to face Trump 2.0

Live Mint

Iran faces a tough year of confrontation with the incoming Trump administration while holding an exceptionally weak hand after 2024 left it with an acute economic crisis at home and setbacks in the Middle East. Iran’s leadership “is probably experiencing the most profound challenges of its own making" in years, said Sanam Vakil, director of the Middle East and North …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Will stability rise from the Middle East rubble?

Live Mint

Given the conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, and the direct military exchanges between Israel and Iran, it seems hard to imagine any promising prospect for the Middle East in the coming year. The president-elect has always taken a tough line on Iran, and Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has already said that he and Trump have spoken and see “eye …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp and Google Play – A turning point for internet freedom?

Live Mint

Iran said it will start easing some of the world’s tightest internet restrictions by lifting its ban on WhatsApp and Google Play — a sign that authorities want to placate domestic opponents as the Islamic Republic faces major economic and foreign-policy challenges. Earlier on Tuesday, Iran’s Supreme Council of Cyberspace approved the lifting of blocks on “certain widely used foreign …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

INTERVIEW | Syria Is Looking at a Long Period of Instability, says Ambassador and West Asia expert Talmiz Ahmad

The Hindu

Published : Dec 16, 2024 18:52 IST - 18 MINS READ The spectacular victory of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham in Syria has shocked observers and sent shock waves throughout the world, as many parties, from the United States to Russia, are deeply embedded in this story. I would also like to point out that Syria’s interests are not served by the …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Under Trump, India can find a way to become manufacturing powerhouse: Fareed Zakaria

India Today

Veteran journalist and geopolitical expert Fareed Zakaria offered a comprehensive analysis of Donald Trump’s second term as US President, highlighting its global implications, particularly for India. US policy toward India for the last 25 years has been remarkably consistent and upward moving, and so I think what you're likely to see with India is the continuation of that upward moving …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

How different a commander in chief will Trump be?

CNN

CNN — “When America sneezes, the rest of the world catches a cold” is a saying used to describe how the massive American economy can affect global businesses, but it also applies to foreign policy in the Trump era. In July, Trump said, “Taiwan should pay us for defense,” which doesn’t suggest that he would be in any hurry to …

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How different a commander in chief will Trump be?

CNN

CNN — “When America sneezes, the rest of the world catches a cold” is a saying used to describe how the massive American economy can affect global businesses, but it also applies to foreign policy in the Trump era. In July, Trump said, “Taiwan should pay us for defense,” which doesn’t suggest that he would be in any hurry to …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

700 kg meth seized in massive drug haul off Gujarat coast, 8 Iranians held

Hindustan Times

In a massive drug haul, anti-narcotics agencies seized about 700 kilograms of Methamphetamine - also known as meth - and arrested eight Iranian nationals from Indian territorial waters off the Gujarat coast on Friday, November 15. Union Home Minister Amit Shah reacted to the drug-bust and said the operation stands out as a “stellar example of the government's commitment to …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Iranians can now use bank cards in Russia as sanctions unite banking systems

Firstpost

Iranians can currently withdraw money in Russia, and will in the future be able to use their cards to pay for in-store purchases Iranian bank cards can now be used in Russia, state television reported, as the two countries linked their banking systems in the latest bid to counteract sanctions.Iranian banks have been excluded since 2018 from the SWIFT international …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Benjamin Netanyahu issues video message for Iranians: 'Khamenei govt fears its people more than Israel'

India TV News

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday issued a direct message for the people of Iran, saying Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's government feared the people of Iran more than Israel. Don't lose hope,״ Netanyahu told Iranian people in a surprise message amid tension between the two nations, following Israel's attacks against Iran-baked Hezbollah in Lebanon. "A special message from …

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2 months ago

Fascinating pictures of Iran in the 1970s show how sex and fashion thrived before the Islamic revolution - amid mounting outrage over arrest of woman who stripped in hijab protest

Daily Mail

When a young Iranian woman was arrested last week after she stripped down to her underwear in protest of the country's strict hijab laws, people around the world praised her for her courageous act. These pictures of women reveal just how much life, fashion and freedom has changed in Iran since the Islamic Revolution took place in 1979 A holiday …

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2 months ago

For many Iranians, Trump’s return intensifies worries about war. Yet some see reasons for hope

Associated Press

TEHRAN, Iran — Iranians, like many around the world, are divided on what Donald Trump’s next presidency will bring: Some foresee an all-out war between Tehran and Washington, particularly as other conflicts rage in the region. “Iranian officials will keep rejecting him and that could make him escalate his pressure.” And while Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has final …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Unveiling the Grit and Resilience of Ordinary Iranians: A Journey Through Resilience and Hope

Live Mint

A Persian Tale of Good and Evil is an anthology that captures the grit and resilience of ordinary Iranians over the last two years. The anthology features a roll call of renowned women from Iranian history, including legends like Anahita, mother of Sohrab in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, to Ghamar, who mesmerised audiences in the 1920s with her Edith Piaf-like voice. The …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Iranians' Trepidation as Israel Strikes Iran

Al Jazeera

Iranians react to Israel's attack with a sense of trepidation and calm resilience. While life mostly continues as usual, the immediate impact of the attacks is felt, with prices rising and a sense of heightened security. However, the Iranian rial remains relatively stable, with the central bank taking steps to stabilize the market.

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Former soldier Daniel Khalife ‘gave Iran fabricated waffle’ to ‘get rid’ of them, court hears

The Independent

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3 months ago

In Iran, war jitters fuel public support for developing nuclear weapons

LA Times

Mohammad Eslami, head of Iran’s nuclear program, speaks during a media briefing on nuclear energy projections, at IAEA’s General Conference in Vienna last month. Whenever security concerns rise, “such voices get louder and louder, and are not necessarily in support of the ruling establishment.” There is no reliable domestic polling within Iran on support for a civilian or military nuclear …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Dictators & Demagogues 05: Iran's Ali Khamenei

ABC

Hamish Macdonald HOST: He's a leader that serves for life. Hamish Macdonald HOST That's Arash Azizi - An Iranian writer and historian and senior lecturer in political science and history at Clemson University in the United States. Hamish Macdonald HOST That's Fereshteh Sadeghi Iranian journalist based in Tehran. Hamish Macdonald HOST But first, I'm going to let Arash explain more …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Iran warns of civilian attacks over Israel counter-offensive as the world braces for wider escalation in Middle East

Daily Mail

Iran raised the specter of all-out war with Israel as it braced for a response to launching a barrage of almost 200 missiles last night. Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system pictured intercepting rockets launched by Iran on Tuesday Lighting flares fired by Israeli army at the Netzarim Corridor area in the central part of the Gaza Strip, Gaza on October …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Will the Iranian people finally rise up in a ‘Persian autumn’?

The Independent

International attention is focused on the likely impact of the decapitation of Hezbollah’s leadership, and on how the Islamic Republic of Iran might react to Israel’s dramatic escalation of its involvement in Lebanon. A key basis of Iranian leader Ali Khameini’s authority has been the Ayatollah’s regime’s ability to project power abroad as a way of intimidating domestic opponents. The …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden's DOJ indicts multiple Iranians for Trump campaign hacks

Raw Story

A grand jury has indicted multiple Iranian nationals on charges related to the the hacking of Donald Trump's presidential campaign. The stolen material was later sent to journalists and individuals associated with President Joe Biden's campaign before he dropped out of the race, although media outlets have largely declined to report on the contents. The FBI has been investigating attempted …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump campaign hack traced to three Iranians seeking to disrupt election, DOJ says

NPR

Trump campaign hack traced to three Iranians seeking to disrupt election, DOJ says toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images The Justice Department on Friday unveiled criminal charges against three Iranian hackers employed by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corp. for targeting and compromising the electronic accounts of Trump campaign aides and others. Attorney General Merrick Garland, speaking at a press conference on Friday, …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

In Iran, the old-time US radio detective 'Johnny Dollar' returns to the airwaves

Hindustan Times

TEHRAN, Iran — While tensions remain high between the U.S. and Iran, there's at least one American that state radio in Tehran invites on the air each week for its millions of listeners. In Iran, the old-time US radio detective 'Johnny Dollar' returns to the airwaves “Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar,” a radio program created by CBS that later found a …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

In Iran, the old-time US radio detective 'Johnny Dollar' returns to the airwaves

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar,” a radio program created by …

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Netanyahu’s gift to Joe Biden

A weakened Iran prepares to face Trump 2.0

Will stability rise from the Middle East rubble?

Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp and Google Play – A turning point for internet freedom?

INTERVIEW | Syria Is Looking at a Long Period of Instability, says Ambassador and West Asia expert Talmiz Ahmad

Under Trump, India can find a way to become manufacturing powerhouse: Fareed Zakaria

How different a commander in chief will Trump be?

How different a commander in chief will Trump be?

700 kg meth seized in massive drug haul off Gujarat coast, 8 Iranians held

Iranians can now use bank cards in Russia as sanctions unite banking systems

Benjamin Netanyahu issues video message for Iranians: 'Khamenei govt fears its people more than Israel'

Fascinating pictures of Iran in the 1970s show how sex and fashion thrived before the Islamic revolution - amid mounting outrage over arrest of woman who stripped in hijab protest

For many Iranians, Trump’s return intensifies worries about war. Yet some see reasons for hope

Unveiling the Grit and Resilience of Ordinary Iranians: A Journey Through Resilience and Hope

Iranians' Trepidation as Israel Strikes Iran

Former soldier Daniel Khalife ‘gave Iran fabricated waffle’ to ‘get rid’ of them, court hears

In Iran, war jitters fuel public support for developing nuclear weapons

Dictators & Demagogues 05: Iran's Ali Khamenei

Iran warns of civilian attacks over Israel counter-offensive as the world braces for wider escalation in Middle East

Will the Iranian people finally rise up in a ‘Persian autumn’?

Biden's DOJ indicts multiple Iranians for Trump campaign hacks

Trump campaign hack traced to three Iranians seeking to disrupt election, DOJ says

In Iran, the old-time US radio detective 'Johnny Dollar' returns to the airwaves

In Iran, the old-time US radio detective 'Johnny Dollar' returns to the airwaves