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What does Iran's supreme leader do?
WorldFrance 246h ago

What does Iran's supreme leader do?

Following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes against Iran, a council of 88 Shiite clerics are set to appoint a new supreme leader. The long-running favourite is the late supreme leader's son, but he faces reservations: the supreme leadership was never supposed to become a family dynasty like the Shahs. But what does the supreme leader actually do?

US Uses Iranian-Inspired Suicide Drones in Iran War
Worldle-figaro7h ago

US Uses Iranian-Inspired Suicide Drones in Iran War

For the first time in the Iran war, the United States has confirmed using kamikaze-style, single-use drones, openly acknowledging their inspiration from Iranian-made Shahed drones, which Russia extensively uses in Ukraine.

‘Chhoti soch hai’: Afridi tears into 50 lakh fine, demands 2-year exile for some
SportYahooTimes of India1d ago2 sources

‘Chhoti soch hai’: Afridi tears into 50 lakh fine, demands 2-year exile for some

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi strongly opposes fines for players after their T20 World Cup exit. He calls the proposed PKR 5 million penalty small thinking. Afridi suggests sending underperforming players to first-class cricket. Some players, he believes, should be out of the Pakistan team for two years. He also calls for better workload management and player changes.

First-year PG medical student found hanging in Ahmedabad college hostel
WorldTimes of India2d ago

First-year PG medical student found hanging in Ahmedabad college hostel

A 26-year-old first-year orthopaedics student, Chintan Parmar, was found hanging in his hostel room at Dr M K Shah Medical College in Ahmedabad. His roommate discovered the body, and doctors attempted resuscitation but declared him dead. Preliminary inquiries suggest he was under stress, though the exact reason for the extreme step is yet to be established.

New ‘security threat’ declared at Akrotiri
Worldindex-hrcyprus-mailklix-ba+2in-cyprusexpress-tribune2d ago5 sources

New ‘security threat’ declared at Akrotiri

A new “security threat” was declared at the United Kingdom’s Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus shortly after midday on Monday, the Cyprus Mail has learned. Sources informed the Cyprus Mail that personnel at the base were told of the threat, and instructed to “return to your homes and stay inside until further notice”. They were also […]

British base in Cyprus attacked by drone
Worldaftonbladetle-figaroirozhlas+20la-repubblicaorfekathimeriniel-mundoThe Independentindex-hrYahooaktuality-skhotnewsTimes of Indiacyprus-mailiefimeridaklix-banaftemporikirte-newsvijesti-mein-cyprusmkd-mknewsbeastRappler2d ago23 sources

British base in Cyprus attacked by drone

The British air base Akrotiri in Cyprus was hit in a drone attack. There were no casualties, but staff are being temporarily relocated. The attack occurs in the context of escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Questions mount after shahed drone strike on RAF Akrotiri, second UAV intercepted
Politicsnaftemporikiprotothema-en2d ago2 sources

Questions mount after shahed drone strike on RAF Akrotiri, second UAV intercepted

The strike was most likely the work of Hezbollah, security service sources told Protothema.gr – “We are not participating in any military operation,” stressed Nikos Christodoulides – Why Akrotiri is considered a target of high symbolic value in the Eastern Mediterranean The post Questions mount after shahed drone strike on RAF Akrotiri, second UAV intercepted appeared first on ProtoThema English.

'The Kerala Story 2' box office Day 1: Film rakes in Rs 3.5 crore despite delayed release
CultureTimes of Indiaindian-express4d ago2 sources

'The Kerala Story 2' box office Day 1: Film rakes in Rs 3.5 crore despite delayed release

Despite a last-minute legal hurdle, 'The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond' opened on February 27, 2026, earning an estimated ₹3.5 crore on its opening day. Early box-office data indicate a subdued start in Kerala, with expectations of improvement as the week unfolds. The release had been initially stayed by the Kerala High Court before the stay was lifted. Read on to know more in detail.

Karan Johar on Shah Rukh Khan’s deep involvement in KKR
BusinessTimes of India5d ago

Karan Johar on Shah Rukh Khan’s deep involvement in KKR

Karan Johar highlights Bollywood actors' increasing involvement in business ventures beyond films. He cites Shah Rukh Khan's deep engagement with his IPL team, KKR, as a prime example of a successful, hands-on partnership. Johar also mentions Alia Bhatt and Katrina Kaif's active roles in their respective brands, emphasizing genuine commitment over mere celebrity endorsement.

US asks Ukraine for help defending against Iranian Shahed drones, Zelenskyy says
Worldin-cyprus2h ago

US asks Ukraine for help defending against Iranian Shahed drones, Zelenskyy says

The United States and other partners have asked Ukraine to share its expertise in defending against Iranian Shahed drones, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday, as the weapons wreaked havoc across the Middle East. “Partners are turning to us, to Ukraine, asking for help in defending against Shahed drones, with expertise and real operational experience,” […]

Drone that struck RAF Akrotiri was not launched from Iran, UK says
Worldin-cyprus3h ago

Drone that struck RAF Akrotiri was not launched from Iran, UK says

The UK’s Ministry of Defence has ruled out Iran as the source of the drone that struck RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus on Sunday night, though it said the unmanned aircraft bore the hallmarks of Tehran’s signature Shahed design — the low-cost drones Russia has used extensively against Ukraine, as SkyNews reports. Royal Navy Wildcat helicopters […]

NEXTA: Το drone που χτύπησε τη βρετανική βάση στην Κύπρο είχε ρωσική κεραία [βίντεο]
Technologyiefimerida1d ago

NEXTA: Το drone που χτύπησε τη βρετανική βάση στην Κύπρο είχε ρωσική κεραία [βίντεο]

Βίντεο που ανέβηκε στο κανάλι NEXTA δείχνει συντρίμμια του ιρανικού drone Shahed που επιτέθηκε στην αεροπορική βάση Ακρωτηρίου στην Κύπρο. Ωστόσο το σημαντικό όπως εστιάζει η κάμερα στα κομμάτια του…

Sialkot Stallionz officially change name to Multan Sultans under new management
SportDawn1d ago

Sialkot Stallionz officially change name to Multan Sultans under new management

The Sialkot Stallionz have officially changed their name to the Multan Sultans, Pakistan Super League (PSL) CEO Salman Naseer announced on Tuesday. In a press conference, Naseer said that the group’s name change request, put forward by the team’s new CEO, Gohar Shah, had been officially accepted. According to him, the name change request was Shah’s first act as CEO of the franchise, as the name ‘Multan Sultans’ had not previously been available. “You saw him (Shah) amongst other bidders at th...

'It is a proud moment': PM Modi celebrates J&K's maiden Ranji triumph
SportTimes of India4d ago

'It is a proud moment': PM Modi celebrates J&K's maiden Ranji triumph

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Jammu & Kashmir on their maiden Ranji Trophy win, calling it a proud moment for the region. Cricket legends including Sachin Tendulkar, Jay Shah, Mohammad Kaif, Irfan Pathan, Aakash Chopra, Shikhar Dhawan, Harbhajan Singh, Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina praised the team’s grit, belief and historic achievement.

Επίσημη διαμαρτυρία της Ολλανδίας για τις ιρανικές επιθέσεις με πυραύλους και drones εναντίον χωρών του Κόλπου
Worldnewsbeast2h ago

Επίσημη διαμαρτυρία της Ολλανδίας για τις ιρανικές επιθέσεις με πυραύλους και drones εναντίον χωρών του Κόλπου

Τον πρεσβευτή του Ιράν κάλεσε σήμερα το Υπουργείο Εξωτερικών της Ολλανδίας προκειμένου να του επιδώσει επίσημη διαμαρτυρία για τις ιρανικές επιθέσεις εναντίον χωρών του Κόλπου και της ευρύτερης…

Pakistan drop Babar for Bangladesh ODI series
SportDawnchannel-news-asia11h ago2 sources

Pakistan drop Babar for Bangladesh ODI series

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam was dropped from the squad for a One-Day International series against Bangladesh, despite scoring a century in his last ODI series. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced a 15-man squad on Wednesday that excluded Babar who made an unbeaten 102 against Sri Lanka in November. He endured a torrid time at the Twenty20 World Cup, however, managing just 91 runs across four innings as Pakistan exited at the Super Eight stage. Left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Shah A...

Iran will not ‘automatically’ fall after Khamenei’s death, shah’s widow says
PoliticsSCMP1d ago

Iran will not ‘automatically’ fall after Khamenei’s death, shah’s widow says

Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei’s death is “historically significant” but will not “automatically” lead to the fall of the Iranian system, the widow of the country’s last shah said in an interview on Tuesday. “The passing of a man – however central he may be to the architecture of power – does not automatically mean the end of a system,” said Farah Pahlavi, three days after US-Israeli strikes on Iran killed Khamenei. The attacks on Iran have thrown the Middle East into turmoil and raised...

England Lions arrive back in UK from UAE
SportBBCYahoo1d ago2 sources

England Lions arrive back in UK from UAE

The England Lions squad and staff arrive back in the UK following the cancellation of the rest of their limited-overs series against Pakistan Shaheens in the United Arab Emirates.

EU’s Costa thanks Greece for supporting Cyprus after drone attack
Politicscyprus-mailnewsbeast2d ago2 sources

EU’s Costa thanks Greece for supporting Cyprus after drone attack

European Council President Antonio Costa said on Monday he spoke to Cyprus’ President Nikos Christodoulides to convey the European Union’s support after an Iranian Shahed drone, most likely fired by the Iran-backed Hezbollah, hit a British military base on the island. In a post on X, Costa expressed “appreciation” to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis […]

Cyprus authorities order immediate evacuation of Akrotiri as UK bases declare new security threat
Worldcyprus-mailiefimeridanaftemporiki+2balkan-webin-cyprus2d ago5 sources

Cyprus authorities order immediate evacuation of Akrotiri as UK bases declare new security threat

The Ministry of Interior has ordered the mandatory evacuation of the Akrotiri area on Monday afternoon after a security crisis at the neighbouring British Sovereign Base Area (SBA). Following a direct instruction from the Interior Minister to the Mayor of Kouris at 12.33 pm, residents were told to abandon their homes immediately, with many having […]

When 16-year-old Shahid Afridi saved Pakistan — Can history repeat in Pallekele?
SportYahooTimes of India4d ago2 sources

When 16-year-old Shahid Afridi saved Pakistan — Can history repeat in Pallekele?

Pakistan's path to the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals hinges on a decisive victory against Sri Lanka. Following England's win over New Zealand, Pakistan must secure a substantial margin of victory, either by batting first and winning by 64 runs or chasing a target within 13.1 overs, to surpass New Zealand's net run rate.