Politics

Middle East

Iran Appoints Senior Cleric Arafi to Interim Leadership Council After Khamenei’s Death

Iran appoints senior cleric Alireza Arafi to its interim Leadership Council following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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Conflicts & Security

Ali Khamenei’s Death Marks End of an Era in Iran’s Political Landscape

Ali Khamenei's death marks the end of an era in Iran's political landscape.

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Middle East

Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Killed in US-Israeli Strikes

Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was killed in US-Israeli strikes on his private residence in Tehran, according to the Iranian Labour News Agency.

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Football

Benjamin Sesko’s Late Goal Secures Manchester United’s Top Four Spot with Win Over Everton

Benjamin Sesko's late goal secured Manchester United's top four spot with a 1-0 win over Everton.

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Europe

Putin Condemns Assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei, Offers Condolences

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed condolences to Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian following the assassination of Supreme Leader of Iran Ali Khamenei and members of his family.

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Music

Olivia Dean Dominates BRIT Awards 2026 with Four Major Wins

Olivia Dean dominates BRIT Awards 2026 with four major wins, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year, signaling a new era in UK music.

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Asia Pacific

South Korea’s Lee Hopes to Improve Ties with Japan for ‘Friendly New World’

South Korea's Lee hopes to improve ties with Japan for 'friendly new world' based on mutual understanding and reciprocal visits.

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Europe

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule Finalized with Historic Inclusions

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 schedule has been finalized, featuring historic inclusions and a record number of European teams.

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Middle East

Ayatollah Alireza Arafi Named Interim Supreme Leader of Iran Following Death of Ali Khamenei

Ayatollah Alireza Arafi has been named interim Supreme Leader of Iran following the death of Ali Khamenei.

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Middle East

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Dies at 86 Following US-Israeli Strikes

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, has died at 86 following a U.S.-Israeli strike.

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Africa

Five Children Die in Shack Fire in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Five children died in a shack fire in Stanger, KwaZulu-Natal, on 28 February.

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Middle East

Iran Vows Defense Amid US-Israeli Strikes, Condemns Civilian Toll

Iran vows defense amid US-Israeli strikes, condemning attacks on civilian sites, including a primary school, with significant casualties.

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Middle East

Iran’s Leadership Vacuum: Who Will Succeed Ayatollah Khamenei?

Iran faces a leadership vacuum after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a U.S.-Israel strike.

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Middle East

UAE T20 World Cup Venues Under Scrutiny Amid Regional Crisis

The 2026 ICC T20 World Cup faces uncertainty as the Middle East crisis raises safety concerns for matches in the United Arab Emirates.

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Middle East

Iranian Leadership Shifts as Regional Tensions Rise

Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi assumes command of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps amid large-scale demonstrations in Iran and Iraq.

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