Fresh anti-government protests erupted across Iran on Saturday night as demonstrators defied a sweeping internet blackout and an intensified security crackdown, marking the most serious challenge to the Islamic Republic in over three years. Chanting slogans against the clerical leadership, crowds gathered in Tehran and several other major cities despite…
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Tarique Rahman Returns to Dhaka After 17 Years, Urges Peace
Dhaka: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman returned to Dhaka on Thursday after 17 years in exile, marking a dramatic moment in the country’s political landscape. His homecoming drew massive crowds, estimated in the millions, as supporters lined the streets to welcome him back amid heightened security and…
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Karnataka Congress Rift Widens: Siddaramaiah vs Shivakumar
Banking on public calm while private friction rises, Karnataka’s ruling Congress finds itself in the eye of a leadership storm after fresh claims of a “secret deal” on the chief minister’s post resurfaced. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar acknowledged the existence of a confidential understanding among senior leaders, while Chief…
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Lee Jae-myung to Become South Korea’s New President
Seoul, South Korea — June 3, 2025 Lee Jae-myung is poised to become South Korea’s next president following a historic snap election that has triggered a dramatic political shift. With 70% of votes counted, Lee, the Democratic Party candidate, leads with 48.53%, ahead of his conservative rival Kim Moon-soo, who…