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Stay invested: On Chabahar and India-Iran ties

India has taken U-turns in its Iran engagement depending on the policy changes in Washington DC, which it should not do any more

The Hindu

‘Exhausting and extremely dangerous’: Mohammad Rasoulof on his escape from Iran

Exclusive: The director of The Seed of the Sacred Fig details how he discarded electronic devices and fled over the mountains on foot after authorities sentenced him to eight years in prison and flogging

The Guardian - UK

Does India risk US sanctions over Iran’s Chabahar Port deal?

The port deal could help India strengthen trade ties with Central Asia. But a US sanctions threat clouds the pact.

Al Jazeera

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Hezbollah introduces new weapons and tactics against Israel as war in Gaza drags on

Lebanon's militant Hezbollah group is introducing new tactics and weapons against Israel as the war in Gaza drags on and Israeli troops enter parts of the southern city of Rafah

The Independent UK

Iran resurrects controversial internet bill putting VPN usage at risk

A bill to reinforce authorities' control over Iran's internet has been resurrected ahead of the new Parliament. Citizens' digital rights are now at stake.

TechRadar

Foreign Governments Using AI To Influence 2024 Election

US intelligence warns of China and Iran's AI deepfake plans for 2024 election, raising election interference concerns.

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Film director Mohammad Rasoulof leaves Iran for Europe ahead of Cannes premiere

Filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof said he fled Iran after being sentenced to prison on national security charges and is in Europe ahead of the screening of his new film at the Cannes Film Festival, where he may attend the premiere.

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Chabahar will benefit region, U.S. should not take a ‘narrow view’ of it: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said he will work to communicate the benefits of a strategic port project in Iran, after the United States said Indian firms working on the project risked sanctions

The Hindu

Talk in Iran about change in nuclear weapons policy must stop, UN expert says

International Atomic Energy Authority chief Rafael Grossi expresses concern over Tehran’s threats of shift to deterrence

The Guardian - UK

Who is Sangita Myska and why is she leaving LBC?

Vanessa Feltz has been brought in to present a new show on Saturdays

Evening Standard

From glitz to grit, here's what's making a buzz at this year's Cannes

The Cannes Film Festival, which kicks off Tuesday, is shaping up to be full of surprising and compelling moments. From Hollywood legends to canine reporters, RFI looks at a few of the hot topics at this year's festival.

Radio France Internationale

Hollywood Heads To Cannes As Off-screen Drama Soars

The festival officially kicks off in the evening with an honorary award for Meryl Streep -- just one of a host of international A-listers flocking to the sun-drenched Cote d'Azur, where legendary directors George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola top the VIP guest list.

International Business Times

Iranian Director Mohammad Rasoulof Flees To Europe Before Cannes

Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof flees to Europe after being sentenced to prison by Iran. His film set to premiere at Cannes, highlighting human rights v...

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India-Iran 10-year pact on Chabahar faces ‘potential risk’ of sanctions: U.S.

US warns of sanctions for countries doing business with Iran, including India's Chabahar port deal, despite no specific exemption.

The Hindu

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AAP

Australia sanctions Iranians over Middle East conflict

Iran's defence minister and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy are among five people and three entities hit with new Australian sanctions.

The Guardian - UK

Iranian film director Mohammad Rasoulof flees Iran to avoid prison

Director had been sentenced for ‘collusion with the intention of committing a crime against the country’s security’

France 24

Iranian director’s escape stokes drama as Cannes gears up for explosive film fest

News of director Mohammad Rasoulof’s escape from Iran adds a dramatic twist to the 77th Cannes Film Festival, which kicks off on Tuesday against an already volatile backdrop of wars raging on Europe’s doorstep, potential worker strikes, and rumours sex abusers may be outed even as they hit the red…

TechRadar

Volleyball Nations League 2024: how to watch VNL online, schedule, full guide

With nine Paris 2024 places still to be decided, here's how to watch a 2024 Volleyball Nations League live stream for free online from anywhere.

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France 24

Dissident Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof flees to Europe ahead of Cannes premiere

Iranian film director Mohammad Rasoulof said Monday he had left Iran after being sentenced to jail on national security charges, a day ahead of the opening of the Cannes Film Festival where his new film is in the main competition.

International Business Times

Iran Director's Escape, MeToo Tensions Build Off-screen Drama At Cannes

The escape of an Iranian director and rumours over fresh MeToo allegations were setting the scene Monday for a dramatic Cannes Film Festival, already packed with Hollywood icons and attention-grabbing films.

The Hindu

Chabahar agreement can be driver of Iran-India relations: Ambassador Iraj Elahi

As India signs a 10-year deal to develop the Chabahar port, the Iranian envoy says arbitration issues which held up agreement have been resolved

The Hindu

India, Iran sign long term bilateral contract on Chabahar Port operation

India and Iran signed a 10-year contract for the operation of a terminal at the strategically important Chabahar port in Iran, a move that will boost regional connectivity as well as trade ties

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Iranian Lawmaker Claims Iran Possesses Nuclear Weapons

Iranian officials' statements hint at nuclear weapons possession, raising global concerns. Reports suggest ongoing procurement activities despite sanctions.

Top News

Iran's Secret Drone Site Uncovered In Qom Region

MEK uncovers Iranian drone site training proxies with advanced Mohajer drones, posing regional security threats.

Evening Standard

Who is Toomaj Salehi? Coldplay and Sting call for release of Iranian rapper sentenced to death

The statement says: ‘As artists, musicians, writers and leading cultural figures we stand in solidarity with Toomaj Salehi’

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