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  Pezeshkian tells Arab nations: Iran 'respects sovereignty' but was 'forced to act'

  World | March 04, 2026 22:58 IST

  The conflict sharply escalated after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli strikes on Saturday. Following Khamenei’s killing, President Pezeshkian addressed the nation and said Iran’s armed forces would “disappoint the enemies” and were already targeting enemy bases.

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  Xi Jinping to attend BRICS Summit on Israel-Hamas issue, joint statement on war likely

  World | November 20, 2023 23:18 IST

  South African President Ramaphosa will deliver opening remarks at the meeting, where members and invited states will also deliver country statements on the current humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the South African Foreign Ministry announced.

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  Sri Lankan maid awarded death by stoning for 'adultery' in Saudi Arabia

  World | November 30, 2015 20:28 IST

  New Delhi: Maid from Sri Lanka has been awarded to death by stoning in Saudi after found accused in case of adultery. However, the man she had sex with, has escaped with a punishment of

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  Turkey cancels naval drills with Egypt

  World | August 17, 2013 9:40 IST

  Ankara: Turkey Friday cancelled two naval drills with Egypt in the wake of the Arab nation's use of force against supporters of ousted president Mohammed Morsi and Muslim Brotherhood. The violent crackdown killed over 600