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Iran picks next Supreme Leader after Khamenei’s death, name yet to be announced

Iran's Assembly of Experts has selected a successor for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following his death in joint US-Israeli airstrikes. Members confirmed a majority-approved candidate has been determined, though the name remains undisclosed. This marks a critical transition for Iran, preparing for its second leadership change since the 1979…

The Times of India

Kuwait city tower erupts in flames as Iran launches new wave of strikes in the Gulf

Footage shows flames tearing through the upper floors of the public building

The Independent UK

‘Misinterpreted by enemy’: Iran president clarifies remarks on Gulf attacks after Trump’s ‘surrender’ claim

Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian clarified his remarks on regional attacks, stating they were misinterpreted by "the enemy" seeking division. He emphasized good neighborly relations but acknowledged retaliation is necessary. This clarification followed an apology to Gulf nations affected by strikes, which drew domestic criticism and prompted US president Trump to…

The Times of India

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Tehran police station at heart of Iranian repression destroyed in US-Israel bombing

INDEPENDENT PERSIAN: What collapsed in Punak on Monday evening was not only the walls of a police station, but one of the pillars of the Islamic Republic’s urban repression apparatus, reports Amirhossein Miresmaeili

The Independent UK

Israel renews assault on Lebanon and targets Tehran’s oil depot in next phase of war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged "many surprises" in next phase of war

The Independent UK

‘I lost my husband in the Ukraine war - I came to Dubai to be safe’

IN THE DEPTH: Olga Garbuz tells Anjana Sankar in Dubai how she fled Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine four years ago with her daughter, only to find war following her to the Gulf

The Independent UK

‘Iran won’t leave him alone for killing Khamenei’: Ayatollah’s top aide warns; Trump says ‘I couldn’t care less’

Iran's top security official has vowed retaliation against US President Trump for the killing of Supreme Leader Khamenei and over 1,000 Iranians. Tehran launched missile strikes on Israel and US bases following the joint US-Israeli attacks. Trump dismissed the threats, calling for Iran's unconditional surrender, while Iran warned regional nations…

The Times of India

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‘A strong fist doesn't mean strong reason’: China warns against interference, regime change in Iran

China's foreign minister Wang Yi cautioned against externally driven regime change in Iran, stating such efforts would lack public backing and escalate regional instability. He emphasized respecting Iran's sovereignty and urged an immediate end to hostilities, advocating for diplomatic solutions and independent regional self-determination. Beijing is ready to help restore…

The Times of India

Pete Hegseth mocks ‘Iranians who think they’re going to live’ and the reality reflects exactly that: Indiscriminate death and destruction on the ground (Exclusive)

The war on terror involves bombing elementary schools now.

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‘A very dangerous person’: alarm as Pete Hegseth revels in carnage of Iran war

Critics say brash, bombastic Fox News host out of his depth to guide US military through murky new Middle East conflict

The Guardian - US

Inside the UAE's response to Iranian attacks: A senior official speaks

In a briefing to Euronews and select media, a senior UAE official outlined the country’s defensive strategy, international support and the warning that trust with Iran may take decades to rebuild.

Euronews

Kuwait government building engulfed by flames after reported drone attack

A huge fire engulfed a tower in Kuwait City after it was hit by a suspected drone amid a wave of Iranian strikes on the country.

The Independent UK

Ayatollah Khamenei's son owns £50m London flats overlooking Israeli embassy, probe reveals

Luxury Kensington apartments linked to Mojtaba Khamenei spark security fears as experts warn the properties could be used as a potential surveillance platform

Evening Standard

Huge fire engulfs Kuwait City tower amid missile strikes across Middle East

A large tower in Kuwait City caught fire on Sunday morning following drone and missile attacks. Kuwait's military confirmed its air defence systems were intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks, with explosion sounds resulting from these interceptions. Several civilian facilities across the Gulf country sustained damage from falling debris after…

The Independent UK

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Australia 3-3 South Korea: Women’s Asian Cup 2026 – as it happened

Alanna Kennedy scores brace as Matildas draw with South Korea

The Independent UK

Israel threatens to kill Iran’s supreme leader as strikes continue

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The Guardian - UK

Why an Iran war inflation shock could wreck global economic recovery

Central bankers and economists warn prolonged conflict could raise retail prices and rip up growth forecasts

The Times of India

'Changing face of the Middle East': Netanyahu thanks Trump for strikes on Iran; claims 'control' over Tehran skies

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced near-total dominance over Iranian airspace following coordinated strikes with the US, dubbed 'Operation Rising Lion.' He stated the campaign, supported by former President Trump, aimed to neutralize an immediate threat from Iran's nuclear ambitions and missile program, emphasizing a strategic shift in the region…

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The Independent UK

The Latest: Israel hits Lebanon and Tehran oil depot as desalination plants become targets

Israel is hitting southern Lebanon, Beirut and targets in Iran as the war enters its second week

AAP

Grave concerns for Iranian soccer team in Australia

There are fears Iranian footballers will be persecuted when they return home from the Women's Asian Cup in Australia, with the government urged to take action.

The Guardian - AU

China’s foreign minister says Iran war ‘should never have happened’

Wang Yi cautioned against a return to the ‘law of the jungle’ but stopped short of criticising Trump directly

Radio France Internationale

One week into Iran war, the dangers for the US and Trump multiply

One week into the US-Israeli war against Iran that has plunged the Middle East into turmoil, President Donald Trump faces a growing list of risks and challenges that raise questions about whether he will be able to translate military successes into a clear geopolitical win.

The Independent UK

Iranian drone damages desalination plant in Bahrain as conflict escalates

Bahrain says an Iranian drone attack has caused “material damage” to a desalination plant

Euronews

Ayatollah Khamenei's son Mojtaba elected as the supreme leader of Iran

Iran's Assembly of Experts has elected Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Ali Khamenei, as the third leader of the Islamic Republic. Mojtaba Khamenei, 54, is Ali Khamenei’s second son and was educated at a religious seminary.

The Times of India

'If you kill Americans, we'll kill you': US releases montage of precision strikes with a blunt warning

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth issued a stark warning of lethal consequences for targeting Americans, amplified by CENTCOM on X. This declaration follows a joint US-Israel strike on Iranian territory that reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, leading to Iranian retaliatory strikes across the region. President Trump claimed…

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