FirstFT: Middle East war escalates as diplomacy proves fruitless

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Christian Jambet, Islamic scholar: 'The true leaders of Iran are now soldiers who want to spread the Islamic Revolution beyond Iran's border'

The philosopher and member of the Académie Française, an expert on Shiite spiritualities, shares his thoughts on the ongoing war and the 'degeneration' of the Iranian regime.

Iranian academic describes US-Israeli attacks on Iran’s universities

Doutaghi says the attack reflects a wider pattern and raises questions about what defines ‘legitimate retaliation'.

Trump reportedly warns to 'take the oil in Iran' as Tehran targets water, power plants in Kuwait

The Middle East conflict has entered its fifth week, with attacks expanding across the region and raising risks to energy and infrastructure.

Qatari news channel AI Araby condemns attack on its office

Iran’s parliamentary speaker has cautioned the United States against launching a ground invasion, warning that Tehran could intensify attacks on US allies, according to state media. Meanwhile, an American-born Israeli soldier has been killed during fighting in southern Lebanon, officials confirmed. At the same time, senior diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt are gathering in Pakistan to advocate for an end to the conflict involving Iran, as the Trump administration awaits Tehran’s o...

By FRANCE24

Power outages in Tehran, Kabaj after shrapnel hits high-voltage tower in Alborz province

Indian worker killed in Iranian attack on Kuwait power, desalination plants

“A service building at a power and water desalination plant was attacked as part of the Iranian aggression against the State of Kuwait, resulting in the death of an Indian worker and significant material damage to the building,” ministry spokesperson Fatima Abbas Jawhar Hayat said. Amid rising tensions, Pakistan said it was willing to facilitate and host “meaningful talks” between Washington and Tehran in an effort to end the month-long US-Israel war with Iran.

By TOI WORLD DESK

‘The Pitt’ Star Sepideh Moafi Says Her First Agent ‘Wanted Me to Change My Name’: ‘I Immediately Said F— No’

“The Pitt” Season 2 star Sepideh Moafi recently told People that her first agent told her to change her name so that she could land more roles. “When I graduated from grad school, my first agent wanted me to change my name and I immediately said, ‘Fuck no,’” she recalled. “I know actors who have […]

By Jack Dunn

'No reported dry out': Centre says LPG, fuel supply stable amid demand surge

The surge in demand comes amid escalating tensions in West Asia, which has pushed global crude prices sharply higher.

Portfolio In Red? These 5 Stocks Under Rs 100 May Reward Patience

Amid the sell-off, a section of market watchers says the crash is also throwing up selective opportunities, particularly in the small cap segment.

Power outages in Tehran, Kabaj after shrapnel hits high-voltage tower in Alborz province - report

The report noted that the damage to the tower was caused by shrapnel striking the facility, and that the authorities were working to restore power in the affected areas.

‘The Pitt’s Sepideh Moafi Told Her First Agent “F*ck No” To Changing Her Name: “I Refused”

Although Season 2 fans of The Pitt will recognize Sepideh Moafi’s name, she was faced with changing it early in her career. The actress, whose parents came to the US as Iranian refugees before she was born, opened up about the “complicated” decision for actors after her first agent tried to convince her to change […]

By Glenn Garner

Jesse Mulligan: These are the three best upmarket Indian restaurants in Auckland - NZ Herald

Jesse Mulligan: These are the three best upmarket Indian restaurants in Auckland  NZ Herald

Power outages reported in parts of Iran after attacks on energy infrastructure

Iran's deputy energy minister says several power transmission substations were hit

By Anadolu Agency

Arab League condemns Iranian attacks, backs right of self-defence - Jordan Times

Arab League condemns Iranian attacks, backs right of self-defence  Jordan Times

Kuwait slams Iran aggression - Kuwait Times

Kuwait slams Iran aggression  Kuwait Times

Qatar participates in 165th Arab League Council meeting to address regional security

Qatar joined a virtual Arab League ministerial meeting on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Arab states on Sunday. Qatar participated today in the 165th session of the Arab League… (The post Qatar participates in 165th Arab League Council meeting to address regional security is from Doha News | Qatar.)

By Farah AlSharif

Iran: Power cuts in several areas after "attacks" on electrical installations (Ministry) - seneweb.com

Iran: Power cuts in several areas after "attacks" on electrical installations (Ministry)  seneweb.com