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Israel Boosts Arrow, Iron Dome Amid Houthi Attacks, China “Rebuilds Iran’s Missile Capabilities” |4K
Last Updated:August 16, 2025, 18:30 IST Crux Videos Israeli media reported growing military cooperation between Iran and China, citing intelligence that Beijing may be helping Tehran rebuild missile capabilities damaged in June’s war. Israel’s...
Gunmen Kill Police Officer in Southeastern Iran Clash
TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com A police officer was killed and another injured after armed men opened fire on security forces in Iran’s southeastern Sistan-Baluchistan province, local news agencies reported on Saturday. According to...
China claims first roller sports gold at World Games
CHENGDU, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Hao secured China's first roller sports gold at the Chengdu World Games, as inline freestyle skating competitions kicked off on Saturday. In an all-Chinese men's speed slalom final, Zhang beat Fu Yu 2-0 to claim...
SANDF General in Iran not setting our foreign policy - DIRCO
It is crucial to clarify that the implementation of SA’s foreign policy is a function of The Presidency, says dept Clarification on South Africa’s Foreign Policy Authority 13 August 2025 The Department of International Relations and Cooperation...

Planes That Bombed Underground Bunkers In Iran Flew Over Putin
3 Photo: The Moscow Times An unusual detail of the Alaska summit. In Alaska, Putin was shown, both unobtrusively and deliberately, the most advanced U.S. Air Force assets, including those that most recently struck underground bunkers in Iran,...

Copenhagen mosque linked to millions in Iranian state funding, says Danish paper
“The Imam Ali Mosque in Copenhagen has received millions of kroner from Iranian donors for the purchase of a detached house. This is shown by secret documents that Berlingske has been given. The money has gone through the Iranian Embassy in...

‘Tehran’ Movie Review: John Abraham’s Spy Thriller Aims for Realism but Loses Its Emotional Punch (LatestLY Exclusive)
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...

Police officer shot dead in southeast Iran, attackers flee scene
The attack also left one officer injured, state media reported. The gunmen exchanged fire with police before fleeing, according to the IRGC-affiliated Fars News. The shooting occurred when a passing car opened fire on security forces moving...

Inside Smriti Irani’s LUXURIOUS Bungalow In Amethi, Rs 37 Lakh Jewellery And Comeback In Ekta Kapoor's 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'
Smriti Irani Is Back as Tulsi With Rs 14 Lakh Per Episode — A Look Inside Her Amethi Mansion, MG Hector, and Political Powerhouse Life (Images: Curly Tales) It’s not every day that an iconic TV character makes a comeback and stirs the same...

From Smriti Irani to Amar Upadhyay: Educational backgrounds of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 stars
From Smriti Irani’s incomplete B.Com to Shakti Anand’s pharmaceutical degree, the stars of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 showcase diverse educational backgrounds. Their journeys highlight how passion, hard work, and talent can shape successful...

China says it opposes European sanctions over Iran nuclear programme
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...
Israel Alarmed Over Suspected Chinese Support For Iranian Missile Program
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...

Why is South Africa’s army chief under fire for backing Iran?
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...

Sports News | 22 Players Reach Senior India Men's National Team Camp in Bengaluru
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
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 Turns to China for Missile Boost: Report
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...
Iran’s parliament speaker condemns Zionist regime PM’s “Greater Israel” plan
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 prepared to defend its peaceful nuclear rights
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
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....

Arbaeen pilgrims praise Iran's response to Israeli-imposed war
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...