Iran's Raisi: ultraconservative president close to supreme leader
The Iranian president -- whose career started in the years after the 1979 Islamic revolution and who is close to supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei -- took power in a 2021 election that was followed by turbulent years of protests and tensions.
World leaders who died in air crashes
Following the Iranian president's death in a helicopter crash, the whole world is shocked. But throughout history, the death of presidents, prime ministers, and monarchs in aviation related accidents is not uncommon, as they frequently move about in planes and helicopters, exposing themselves to the risk of accident and sabotage
London court set to rule on Julian Assange extradition
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange could find out on Monday whether he has won a reprieve in his last-ditch UK legal battle to avoid extradition to the United States
New Taiwanese president calls on China to stop its threats
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te asked China on Monday to stop its military and political threats, saying in his inauguration speech that peace is the only choice and that Beijing had to respect the choice of the Taiwanese people
Reactions to death of Iran's president in helicopter crash
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hardliner long seen as a potential successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in a helicopter crash in mountainous terrain near the Azerbaijan border, officials and state media said on Monday
Iran government says will operate 'without disruption' after Raisi death
The Iranian government will continue to operate "without the slightest disruption" following the death of president Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, said a cabinet statement on Monday
Modi says 'deeply saddened and shocked' by Raisi's death
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Monday he was "deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic demise" of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi after Iranian media reported he had died in a helicopter crash
What we know about Iranian president's helicopter crash
Iranian media said Monday that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi had died after his helicopter crashed in a mountainous region of the country
Japan says Saudi crown prince visit postponed over King Salman's health
Japan's top government spokesman said Monday a planned visit this week by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been postponed "due to the health condition of King Salman"
Who is Mohammad Mokhber, the man set to become Iran's interim president?
Mokhber became first vice president in 2021 when Raisi was elected president
GAZA AID SHORTAGES / UN aid chief warns of ‘apocalyptic’ consequences
The stranglehold on aid reaching Gaza threatens an “apocalyptic” outcome, the UN’s humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths said yesterday as he warned of famine in the besieged territory.
Oil tanker hit by missile off Yemen
A crude oil tanker was hit by a missile off the coast of Yemen’s southwestern city of Mokha overlooking the strategic Bab al-Mandeb strait, maritime security firm Ambrey said yesterday.
Flash floods kill 50 in western Afghanistan
Flash flooding has killed at least 50 people in western Afghanistan, provincial police said yesterday, with some residents reaching safety on higher ground mere minutes before the water hit.
Three Spaniards among 6 killed in Afghan shooting
The bodies of three Spanish tourists and three Afghans shot dead while visiting a market in Afghanistan were transported to Kabul along with multiple wounded, the Taliban government said yesterday.
International students at US campuses risk deportation
Just last week, US Representative Ogles introduced a bill called the Study Abroad Act that would take away student visas “for rioting or unlawful protests, and for other purposes”.
Slovakia PM ‘still in serious condition’
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico remains in serious condition and still faces risks of complications but has stabilised, officials said yesterday, following Wednesday’s assassination attempt.
Israeli leaders split over post-war Gaza governance
New divisions have emerged among Israel’s leaders over post-war Gaza’s governance, with an unexpected Hamas fightback in parts of the Palestinian territory piling pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Fighting flares in Gaza
Israeli forces battled Hamas fighters in the narrow alleyways of Jabalia in northern Gaza in some of the fiercest engagements since they returned to the area a week ago, while in the south militants attacked tanks massing around Rafah.
India polls: Benapole port closed to Bangladeshis for 3 days
Due to the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, India imposed a three-day ban on Bangladeshi passport holders entering the country through the Benapole border beginning yesterday.
Israeli leaders split over post-war Gaza governance
New divisions have emerged among Israel's leaders over post-war Gaza's governance, with an unexpected Hamas fightback in parts of the Palestinian territory piling pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Dozens killed, wounded as Israeli forces thrust deeper in Gaza
Israeli troops and tanks pushed on Saturday into parts of a congested northern Gaza Strip district that they had previously skirted in the more than seven-month-old war, killing and wounding dozens of Palestinians, medics and residents said..Israel's forces also took over some ground in Ra
