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‘Tehran’ Movie Review: John Abraham’s Spy Thriller Aims for Realism but Loses Its Emotional Punch (LatestLY Exclusive)
Latestly
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August 15, 2025
Tehran Movie Review: In one scene from Tehran, John Abraham’s ACP Rajeev Kumar tells an Israeli agent: "They kill yours. You kill theirs. I am no one to judge." This sets the tone for Arun Gopalan’s film, which attempts to maintain neutrality...
Why is South Africa’s army chief under fire for backing Iran?
Al Jazeera
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August 16, 2025
South African Army Chief General Rudzani Maphwanya is facing backlash in his home country following the release of alleged comments he made during an official visit to Iran, which analysts say could further complicate the already turbulent...
Israel Alarmed Over Suspected Chinese Support For Iranian Missile Program
Zero Hedge
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Via The Cradle Israel is concerned about a surge in military cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and China, according to a report by Yedioth Ahronoth. The report notes that the concern lies with Chinese–Iranian cooperation on the...
China says it opposes European sanctions over Iran nuclear programme
Hong Kong Free Press
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August 16, 2025
China said Friday it opposed invoking sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme after three Western nations told the UN they would reimpose them if no diplomatic solution was found by the end of August. Tehran, Iran. File photo: Tom...
Arbaeen pilgrims praise Iran's response to Israeli-imposed war
Press TV
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Farzaneh Ashourioun Press TV, Karbala Millions of pilgrims have gathered in Iraq for this year’s Arbaeen walk, which has taken on a powerful new tone amid recent regional tensions. Iran’s defense during the 12-day Israeli-imposed war in June has...
Israel intensifies outreach to Iranians as Tehran anticipates another war
Long War Journal
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August 15, 2025
An image posted by the regime-funded Young Journalists Club shows a mural of Iranian military officials and nuclear scientists killed in the 12-Day War with Israel. As many Iranians blame the regime’s policies for deepening the country’s water...
Gifted Iranian Armenian Christian Caught in Visa Limbo
International Christian Concern
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August 15, 2025
8/15/2025 Armenia (International Christian Concern) — Reneta Dibaj is a gifted young violinist who leads worship at Yerevan International Church in Armenia. She has big dreams of studying in the United States and serving in ministry. At 19, she’s...
Angie Motshekga defends SANDF chief over Iran visit, SA divided as she contradicts Presidency
Briefly
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August 15, 2025
Minister of Defence Angie Motshekga has come out in defence of General Rudzani Maphwanya The Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has been criticised for his trip to Iran South Africans are divided by Motshekga's comments,...
Boomers square off against Iran in FIBA Asia Cup semis
Sporting News
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August 15, 2025
The Australian Boomers are just two wins away from victory at the FIBA Asia Cup as their quest for a 3-peat of tournament victories rolls on. The Boomers advanced to the semi-finals with a comfortable 84-60 win over the Philippines, setting up a...
China says opposes European sanctions over Iran nuclear programme
The Hindu
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August 15, 2025
China said Friday it opposed invoking sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme after three Western nations told the UN they would reimpose them if no diplomatic solution was found by the end of August. European sanctions on Iran were eased...
US Treasury sanctions Iranian firm over hijab biometric surveillance system
Biometric Update
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August 15, 2025
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned an Iranian software company that developed the facial recognition surveillance tools used by Iranian authorities to monitor whether women are complying with mandatory hijab laws. The Pasargad Arian Information and...
An artist on the run, an exhibition censored: How China tried to silence a Thai art show
BBC
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August 15, 2025
Tessa WongBBC News, Singapore ShareSave This file picture shows an art installation by Tibetan artist Tenzin Mingyur Paldron. Tibetan and Uyghur flags were later removed from it. Three weeks ago, Burmese artist Sai was in Bangkok, celebrating the...
Sports News | 22 Players Reach Senior India Men's National Team Camp in Bengaluru
Latestly
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August 15, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): Newly-appointed senior India men's national team head coach, Khalid Jamil, on Friday, announced 35 probables for the Blue Tigers' preparatory camp for the CAFA Nations Cup 2025. The team will begin training in...
Tehran open to normalization with Damascus, with conditions
Enab Baladi
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August 15, 2025
The Secretary-General of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, said on Thursday, August 14, that Tehran currently has no relations with Syria, noting that his most recent regional tour included Iraq and Lebanon—countries with...
Iran’s parliament speaker condemns Zionist regime PM’s “Greater Israel” plan
Iran Front Page
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August 15, 2025
In a message on X to leaders of Muslim countries, Ghalibaf slammed “the criminal prime minister of the Zionist regime” as “the Hitler of the 21st century”. He added, “Time is running out to contain the rabid Zionist dog”. He further urged Muslim...
Iran Turns to China for Missile Boost: Report
Newsweek
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August 15, 2025
A new report from Israeli media has warned of increased military cooperation between Iran and China, particularly in the production of surface-to-surface missiles. Yedioth Ahronoth cited intelligence findings that Beijing may be helping Tehran...
First to return from Iran amidst war, now family awaits her body
Greater Kashmir
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August 15, 2025
Srinagar, Aug 15: In a tragic irony, the 27-year-old Saba Rasool, the first Kashmiri MBBS student to safely return home two months ago during the escalated phase of Israel-Iran, has tragically passed away in an Iranian hospital. Her family now...
South Africa Distances Itself From Army Chief’s Pledges of Military, Political Support to Iran
Algemeiner Journal
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August 15, 2025
South Africa’s army chief has faced domestic backlash after pledging military and political support to Iran during a recent visit, prompting government officials to distance themselves from his remarks over concerns they could harm Pretoria’s...
Iran prepared to defend its peaceful nuclear rights
Mehr News Agency
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August 15, 2025
Khatibzadeh, who has traveled to Turkey for political consultations, made these remarks in an interview with Turkey’s A Haber TV channel on Friday. He emphasized that Iran has devoted a significant portion of its resources and energy to this...
Iran Ally Sends Warning to US
Newsweek
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August 15, 2025
Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem said the group will not hand over its weapons, warning against a United States-backed plan for Lebanon that calls for disarming in exchange for an Israeli withdrawal and international support for reconstruction....