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Death of Ali Larijani deepens crisis at heart of Iran’s leadership
Death of Ali Larijani deepens crisis at heart of Iran's leadership8 hours agoShareSaveAmir AzimiBBC PersianShareSaveAnadolu via Getty ImagesLarijani was viewed as one of Iran's most influential political figuresThe Israeli air strike which killed Iran's security chief, Ali Larijani, has removed one of the Islamic Republic's most experienced and influential policymakers at a critical moment.
Larijani was not a military commander, but he was a central figure in shaping Iran's strategic decisions.
As secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, he sat at the heart of decision-making on war, diplomacy, and national security.
His voice carried weight across the system, particularly in managing Iran's confrontation with the United States and Israel.
After the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on 28 February, Larijani struck a defiant tone, signalling that Iran was prepared for a long conflict.
His death, now confirmed by state media, comes amid a b..
Total repression and air strikes bring unrelenting dread for Iranians
Total repression and air strikes bring unrelenting dread for Iranians12 hours agoShareSaveFergal KeaneSpecial correspondentShareSaveWatch: Iranians show daily life under air strikes and regime crackdownA woman stands on a rooftop listening to the sounds of the city below. There is only the dull hum of traffic tonight. But she knows how easily that can change. It is usually the dogs who notice the sound first and begin to bark furiously. The noise of aircraft. Then the ominous percussion of explosions. A ball of orange rising from an airstrike in a familiar neighbourhood.
The BBC has obtained footage and interviews from Tehran which evoke a city of strained nerves, of constant waiting for the next blast and relentless fear of the state security apparatus.
Baran – not her real name – is a businesswoman in her thirties. She is now too scared to go to work. “With the start of the drone attacks, no one dares to go outside. If I open my door and step out, it is like gambling with my life.”
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Fact check: Is IShowSpeed invited to Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez’s wedding and planning a livestream? Truth revealed
A viral post claimed IShowSpeed was invited to Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez’s wedding and would livestream it. The quote spread quickly but lacks any official confirmation. The claim comes from a meme account using old images. In reality, the couple plans a private ceremony after the 2026 World Cup, and Speed’s earlier mention was just a joke. The rumor spread fast and loud. A viral post claimed that a popular streamer had secured an invite to one of football’s most anticipated weddings and would even broadcast it live. The quote fueling the buzz read: “🚨 IShowSpeed has confirmed he’s been invited to Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez’s wedding and will be streaming it live.” It sounded believable at first glance. Big names. Bigger hype. But the story does not hold up under. There is no verified confirmation from any of the people involved. No official statement. No credible source. What exists instead is a familiar pattern in the age of social media, where recycled j..
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Iranian footballer who stayed back in Australia says ‘everything will be fine’ as she starts training for new club
One of the two Iranian footballers who decided to stay back in Australia said “everything will be fine” as they joined a training session at their professional club in Brisbane.
This followed a wave of reversals by their Iranian teammates who had initially sought asylum in Australia but later chose to return to Tehran.
The women's A-League club, Brisbane Roar, shared the first pictures of the two remaining Iranian footballers who joined a training session wearing the Queensland team's colours.
Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh are the two remaining members from the group of seven who first sought asylum and sparked a diplomatic row between Iran and Australia after Tehran blamed Canberra for “psychological” pressure on the women.
open image in gallery(AP)”Everything will be fine,” Pasandideh, 21, posted with a peace sign emoji on Instagram alongside Jill Ellis, FIFA’s head of football.
The update came as the rest of Iran’s soccer delegation left Malaysia bound for O..
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Iranian regime likely to remain in power despite two weeks of attacks, US intelligence suggests
Iran’s regime will likely remain in power, US intelligence has said, despite over two weeks of US-Israeli attacks on the country.
While dozens of top Iranian military and intelligence leaders have been killed in the war, including the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, officials believe that the regime is still clinging onto control.
As the war enters a third week, at least 2,000 people have been killed with no end in sight despite widespread damage to Iran’s military installations and naval capability.
Though Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have vowed to pound Iran with missiles until regime change is achieved, a “multitude” of intelligence reports provide “consistent analysis that the regime is not in danger” of collapse, a source close to US intelligence told The Washington Post. Rather, they said it “retains control of the Iranian public”.
They noted that the situation on the ground is fluid and that the dynamics inside Iran could change.
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Will the postponed Trump-Xi summit affect US arms sales to Taiwan?
Advertisement2026 Trump-Xi summitChinaPoliticsWill the postponed Trump-Xi summit affect US arms sales to Taiwan?Possible US$14 billion package said to be on track but broader concerns loom as America depletes ammunition stockpiles in Middle East
3-MIN READ3-MIN ListenLawrence Chungin TaipeiPublished: 8:01pm, 17 Mar 2026Updated: 8:02pm, 17 Mar 2026A delayed summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping has raised concerns over whether the postponement could affect a reported record US arms sales package to Taiwan, as officials insist the deal remains on track.A US$14 billion arms package – possibly the largest ever for Taiwan – is ready for the American president’s approval and could be announced after his visit to Beijing, according to Reuters on Friday.
The proposed sale is expected to include advanced air-defence systems such as Patriot PAC-3 missiles and the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (Nasams), as well as an additional US$6 billion in “asymmetric” capabilities.
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China sailor creates ‘radio station’ to connect families with seamen stranded in Strait of Hormuz
AdvertisementTrending in ChinaPeople & CultureTrending in ChinaChina sailor creates ‘radio station’ to connect families with seamen stranded in Strait of Hormuz‘Frightened’ sailor tells wife of conflict tension on board Singaporean commercial ship stuck close to land on war-torn waterway
2-MIN READ2-MINAlice Yanin ShanghaiPublished: 8:00pm, 17 Mar 2026A Chinese man has used public maritime radio to create a “family’s voice station” on which sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz can relay safety messages to their families.
Liu Yiwen, a native of Jilin province in northeastern China, is a second officer on a Singaporean commercial ship which is now anchored near the Khor Fakkan harbour administered by the United Arab Emirates, China’s state media CCTV reported.
The ship had planned to head to the Persian Gulf to load liquid petroleum gas (LPG), but is stuck in the war-torn waterway like hundreds of others after the US and Israel jointly launched a war against Iran on February 28.
A lo..
Trump seeks to delay meeting with Xi in China
Trump seeks to delay meeting with Xi in China1 hour agoShareSaveOsmond ChiaBusiness reporterShareSaveGetty ImagesTrump and Xi when they last met in OctoberUS President Donald Trump said on Monday that he is planning to delay a high stakes visit to China later in March by about a month because of the Iran war.
“We've requested that we delay it a month or so,” he told reporters at the White House, adding that it was important that he remained available to oversee the war.
The meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is currently set to take place between 31 March to 2 April, following their last face to face talks in October last year.
Chinese foreign affairs spokesman Lin Jian said on Tuesday that Beijing and Washington are in talks over “the timing and related matters of President Trump's visit to China”.
China also rejected any connection between the delayed meeting and issues around the Strait of Hormuz – a critical waterway for global energy shipments from th..
Pakistan launches strikes on Afghanistan; Taliban says civilians killed in hospital attack
. Afghanistan on Tuesday accused Pakistan of carrying out airstrikes on a Kabul hospital treating drug addicts, saying the attack killed more than 400 people.Also Read | 'Fabricating imaginative tales of Islamophobia': India hits out at Pakistan; cites Afghanistan strike at UNPakistan denied the allegation, saying its strikes- also carried out in eastern Afghanistan – targeted only military and “terrorist” sites. Trump's 'FAVOURITE' Field Marshal Goes Rogue: Pak Massacres Hundreds In Afghan Capital Kabul Health Ministry spokesman Sharafat Zaman gave the death toll during a television interview with local media, reported AP. He said all parts of the drug treatment hospital had been destroyed. Deputy government spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat, however, said the death toll has increased to 400, with 250 wounded.Loud explosions rocked the Afghan capital at about 9:00 p.m. local time, with plumes of smoke visible from the Shahr-e-Naw and Wazir Akbar Khan areas. Israel Ir..