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Iran’s hardline Paydari Front eyes a political vacuum after Raisi’s death

As Iran heads for a snap presidential poll following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, the Paydari Front, a little-known but influential ultra-conservative party, is seeking to extend its hold on state institutions. That could spell bad news for Iranians who want more liberties and for…

France 24

Russia begins tactical nuclear weapon drills near Ukraine border

Vladimir Putin announced the exercises earlier this month ‘as a warning to the west not to escalate tensions further’

The Guardian - UK

Who is Ali Bagheri Kani, Iran’s acting foreign minister?

The caretaker foreign minister’s name has been heavily involved in Iran’s nuclear programme negotiations over the years.

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Body of Ebrahim Raisi taken to Tehran before state ceremony

Bodies of helicopter crash victims taken to capital via Qom, while power struggle is under way before election

The Guardian - UK

Poland arrests sabotage suspects and warns of potential hostile acts by Russia

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says three people recently have been arrested on suspicion of links to foreign-sponsored sabotage

The Independent UK

Thousands turn out to mourn Iran’s President Raisi as others celebrate his death

Hardliner’s coffin is taken from northwest city of Tabriz to capital Tehran and holy city of Qom before funeral in his hometown of Mashhad

The Independent UK

Ebrahim Raisi was no moderate, but his death may mean Iran becomes even more hardline

Who will be the next supreme leader isn’t clear. But the regime is unlikely to extend its hand to anyone but ultra-loyalists, says Lina Khatib of Chatham House

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Raisi Death Reshapes Iran Succession, Puts Focus On Khamenei Son

The death in a helicopter crash of president Ebrahim Raisi, seen as a possible successor to supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has reshuffled the cards in the succession process and increased the spotlight on the Iranian number one's son Mojtaba as a contender.

International Business Times

Georgia’s ‘foreign agents’ law could be dropped in return for US support bill

Draft bill tabled in Congress would open talks on trade deal with Georgia in return for commitments on civil rights

The Guardian - UK

Iranian Women Celebrate Following President’s Fatal Helicopter Crash

"Now, she’s dancing over his death in a helicopter crash." The post Iranian Women Celebrate Following President’s Fatal Helicopter Crash first appeared on Bored Panda.

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ICC Arrest Warrant Requests: What Next?

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has taken the landmark step of requesting arrest warrants for top Israeli and Hamas leaders over the Gaza war and the October 7 attack.

International Business Times

America ban on Ukraine using US-supplied weapons to hit targets in Russia creates 'sanctuary' for Putin army

Russian forces are reported to be gaining ground in eastern and north eastern Ukraine

Evening Standard

German FM Warns In Kyiv Of 'Dramatic' Worsening On Ukraine Front

The visit from Baerbock, who urged the West to supply Ukraine with more air defenses, came after more than two dozen Russian drones targeted Ukraine overnight, in an attack that left several wounded in the eastern Kharkiv region.

International Business Times

Belarusians who fought against Russia with Ukraine face new battle

Hundreds of Belarusians, some of whom took part in antigovernment protests, feel abandoned by Ukraine and Europe.

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The Independent UK

Convoy of Ulez scrappage scheme vehicles arrives in Ukraine from London

More than 100 vehicles have been donated to Ukraine through the Ulez programme

International Business Times

France Begins Its First War Crimes Trial Of Syrian Officials

The Paris Criminal Court will hear cases against three officials for their role in the deaths of two French Syrian men, Mazzen Dabbagh and his son Patrick, arrested in Damascus in 2013.

The Independent UK

Mourners begin days of funerals for Iran's president and others killed in helicopter crash

Mourners began gathering Tuesday for days of funerals and processions for Iran’s late president, foreign minister and others killed in a helicopter crash

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Germany's Foreign Minister Visits Ukraine Amid Russian Offensive

Germany's foreign minister visits Ukraine amid Russian offensive, highlighting need for Western support.

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The Independent UK

Germany's foreign minister visits Kyiv as Ukraine battles to hold off a Russian offensive

Germany’s foreign minister has arrived in Kyiv in the latest public display of support for Ukraine by its Western partners

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine ‘urgently’ needs more air defences against ‘rain of Russian missiles’, says German minister – as it happened

Annalena Baerbock says situation in Ukraine has ‘dramatically deteriorated’ as Volodymyr Zelenskiy calls for Nato states to help intercept Russian missiles

Al Jazeera

Thousands mourn Iran’s Raisi in Tabriz procession after helicopter crash

Iranians are observing the second of five days of public mourning announced by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Al Jazeera

Zelenskyy pushes allies for direct involvement in Ukraine’s war with Russia

Ukraine’s leader seeks help intercepting Russian missiles, says battlefield situation ‘most difficult’ since invasion.

International Business Times

Funerary Procession To Be Held For Late President In Iran's Northwest

Iranians gathered on Tuesday to mourn at the funerary procession of president Ebrahim Raisi in the northwestern city of Tabriz, the capital of East Azerbaijan province where he died unexpectedly in a helicopter crash.

France 24

Iran begins commemorations for late President Raisi after helicopter crash death

Tens of thousands of Iranians gathered Tuesday to mourn President Ebrahim Raisi and seven others who were killed in a helicopter crash on a fog-shrouded mountainside in the northwest. Iranian authorities have declared five days of national mourning, with a funeral procession planned for Tehran on Wednesday.

The Conversation

Can Iran avoid a political crisis after its president’s death?

The death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash this week occurred during one of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s most challenging periods.

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