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Iran’s armed forces deny firing missile towards Turkey
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Iran’s armed forces deny firing missile towards Turkey

Iran’s Armed Forces respect the sovereignty of Turkey and deny firing any missile towards its territory, it said in a statement carried by state media on Thursday. Turkey’s defence ministry said on Wednesday that a ballistic missile fired from Iran toward Turkish airspace after passing Syria and Iraq was destroyed by NATO air and missile […]

Rocket hits Gandhi Hospital in Tehran, patients evacuated
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Rocket hits Gandhi Hospital in Tehran, patients evacuated

A rocket struck Gandhi Hospital in Tehran on Sunday, leading to the evacuation of patients. Iranian state media released footage of the damage, and the Iranian Ministry of Health confirmed the clinic was hit during rocket attacks in the surrounding area.

Iran: 118 dead from bombing of girls' school
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Iran: 118 dead from bombing of girls' school

The number of people killed during the American-Israeli raid on a girls' school in the city of Minab in southern Iran has risen to 118, according to Iranian state media. Iran: 118 dead...

As Russia launches criminal probe against Telegram CEO, the app's critics come to its defence
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As Russia launches criminal probe against Telegram CEO, the app's critics come to its defence

Pavel Durov, the billionaire CEO of the messaging app Telegram, has confirmed Russian state media reports that the country's Federal Security Service is investigating him for "aiding terrorism." Access Now — a digital rights non-profit that has been vocally critical of Telegram's security and privacy in the past — says this probe is nothing more than a pretext to crack down on free speech.

Lee presses sustained peace push despite NK leader's hard-line message
PoliticsKorea Herald7d ago

Lee presses sustained peace push despite NK leader's hard-line message

President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday underscored that peace and stability must guide Seoul’s inter-Korean policy — and that decades of hostility cannot be erased with a single breakthrough. Lee’s remarks came after North Korea’s state media reported Thursday that leader Kim Jong-un defined South Korea as a “thoroughly hostile state” and a “permanent enemy” at the Ninth Party Congress. “What we must pursue are the values of peace and stability. We must put an end to the past that raced toward conf

North Korea touts nuclear advances as Kim re-chosen to lead ruling party
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North Korea touts nuclear advances as Kim re-chosen to lead ruling party

North Korea’s ruling party touted nuclear advances as it re-elected Kim Jong Un to the top post of general secretary, state media said on Monday, during a rare national congress. Thousands of party elites have packed the capital Pyongyang for a once-in-five-years summit of the ruling Workers’ Party, a gathering that directs state efforts on everything from diplomacy to war planning. The congress offers a rare glimpse into the political workings of reclusive North Korea, and is widely seen as ...

6 killed, dozens wounded in Israeli strikes in Lebanon
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6 killed, dozens wounded in Israeli strikes in Lebanon

At least six people were killed and more than 25 were wounded when the Israeli military carried out airstrikes on eastern areas of Lebanon’s Bekaa region on Friday evening, accordi...

Myanmar rebel leader Bo Nagar surrenders to junta amid resistance infighting
PoliticsSCMP13d ago

Myanmar rebel leader Bo Nagar surrenders to junta amid resistance infighting

A prominent leader of an independent resistance group in Myanmar that had come under attack by rivals who are loyal to the mainstream opposition force has surrendered to the country’s military authorities, state media reported on Thursday. The surrender of Bo Nagar, a leader of the Burma National Revolutionary Army (BNRA), in the upper-central region of Sagaing was a dramatic reminder of fractures within the armed resistance movement, which has led to sporadic clashes over control of territory...

US-Israel war on Iran: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei confirmed dead by state media – latest reports
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US-Israel war on Iran: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei confirmed dead by state media – latest reports

US president says Khamenei’s death is ‘justice for the people of Iran’ as he repeats call for regime change Full report: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed A visual guide to the US-Israeli strikes on Iran – and Tehran’s response War on Iran: how the US-Israeli bid for regime change unfolded China’s ministry of foreign affairs has expressed concern over the US-Israeli strikes against Iran and called for an immediate ceasefire, urging all sides to avoid escalation and to resume dialogue and nego...

Iranian media: Khamenei's daughter dead
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Iranian media: Khamenei's daughter dead

Ali Khamenei's daughter and grandchild have been killed in attacks, Iranian state media reports according to Reuters.

Iranian military helicopter crashes into fruit market, 4 dead: state media
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Iranian military helicopter crashes into fruit market, 4 dead: state media

An Iranian Army helicopter crashed into a fruit market in the central province of Isfahan on Tuesday, killing the pilot, co-pilot and two merchants, state media reported. The helicopter came down in the city of Dorcheh, causing a fire that was put out by emergency services, the reports added. Experts say Iran has a poor air safety record, with repeated crashes, many involving aircraft bought before the 1979 Islamic Revolution and lacking original spare parts for maintenance. Last week, a US-b...

North Korea’s Kim opens rare party congress with pledge to fix economy
PoliticsSCMP12d ago

North Korea’s Kim opens rare party congress with pledge to fix economy

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un vowed to lift living standards as he opened a landmark congress, state media said on Friday, offering a glimpse of economic strains within the sanctions-hit nation. The supreme leader took centre stage with a speech to start the Workers’ Party congress, a gathering that directs state efforts on everything from house building to war planning. Held just once every five years, the days-long congress offers a rare glimpse into the workings of a nation where even...

North Korea flexes nuclear-capable rocket launcher ahead of key congress
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North Korea flexes nuclear-capable rocket launcher ahead of key congress

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has unveiled a battery of huge nuclear-capable rocket launchers ahead of a key congress of the nation's ruling party, state media said Thursday. The 600-mm multiple launch rocket system was front and centre as preparations ramped up for the once-in-five-years gathering, widely viewed as North Korea's most important political event.

Israel announces large-scale airstrikes on Tehran infrastructure
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Israel announces large-scale airstrikes on Tehran infrastructure

The Israeli military announced it has launched extensive airstrikes targeting infrastructure in Tehran, while Iranian state media reported multiple explosions in the capital.

Assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and its Economic Impact
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Assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and its Economic Impact

The assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of Iran, is described as a dangerous and destabilizing moment for the region and global economy, according to the president of the Indo-Iran Chamber of Commerce.

US-Iran war: 'Several' American warplanes crash in Kuwait, crew survive
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US-Iran war: 'Several' American warplanes crash in Kuwait, crew survive

Multiple US military aircraft crashed in Kuwait early Monday, with all crew members surviving and in stable condition. The incidents occurred as Kuwait reported intercepting hostile drones, with Iran's state media claiming responsibility for hitting a US plane that crashed in the region. Smoke was also observed near the US embassy compound.

Missile exchanges widen after Khamenei killing
Politicshelsinki-times3d ago

Missile exchanges widen after Khamenei killing

Iran and Israel traded further strikes on Sunday as the region absorbed the impact of the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint United States and Israeli assault. Iranian state media confirmed Khamenei’s death after heavy bombardment of Tehran and other cities. Satellite imagery reviewed by international outlets showed damage to his compound in the capital. The United States has named the campaign Operation Epic Fury and said it aims to dismantle Iran’s military...

Death toll rises in Iran school bombing
WorldThe Guardian3d ago

Death toll rises in Iran school bombing

The death toll from a missile strike on a girls' elementary school in southern Iran has reportedly risen to almost 150, with 148 people killed and 95 injured, according to Iran state media.

Iranian state media confirm death of Ayatollah Khamenei
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Iranian state media confirm death of Ayatollah Khamenei

Iranian state media have confirmed that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed during large-scale US and Israeli missile strikes. The government has announced a 40-day mourning period and a non-working week in connection with his death.

North Korea unveils image of Kim’s teenage daughter firing rifle at shooting range
PoliticsSCMP4d ago

North Korea unveils image of Kim’s teenage daughter firing rifle at shooting range

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un gifted new sniper rifles to top government and military officials following a weeklong ruling party congress celebrating his leadership, with state media highlighting an image of his teenage daughter taking aim at a shooting range as her increasingly prominent appearances fuel speculation Kim is grooming her as a future leader. Kim presented the rifles to senior party and military officials on Friday, calling them a sign of his “absolute trust” and gratitude fo...

N. Korea's Kim visits family mausoleum with newly elected party officials after congress
PoliticsKorea Herald6d ago

N. Korea's Kim visits family mausoleum with newly elected party officials after congress

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited a mausoleum for his late grandfather and father with newly elected party officials after the country wrapped up a key party congress, state media reported Friday. Kim visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun the previous day with newly elected members of the central leadership of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, according to the Korean Central News Agency. North Korea concluded the weeklong ninth party congress Wednesday, the first since 2021, where i

Kim Ju-ae: North Korea’s next supreme leader?
Politicsle-figaroFrance 246d ago2 sources

Kim Ju-ae: North Korea’s next supreme leader?

In recent months, North Korea’s Kim Jong-un has increasingly been seen in the company of his daughter Kim Ju-ae, the only one of his three children to have ever made a public appearance and who is referred to by North Korean state media as his “beloved daughter". Most analysts now think she is being groomed to succeed her father as supreme leader.

In China’s tight economy, a fake exam-takers scheme has touched a nerve
PoliticsSCMP13d ago

In China’s tight economy, a fake exam-takers scheme has touched a nerve

In the cutthroat world of Chinese civil service exams, the most dangerous opponent is not necessarily the person in the next seat: it is the “ghost” candidate designed to scare you away before you even show up. A bizarre case of inflating applicant numbers to deter potential candidates has become a national talking point, as tougher job prospects raise interest in civil service examinations on the mainland. First reported by state media in December, the case involved the illegal purchase of...