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A Long and Contested Rule: Who Was Ali Khamenei?
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei became Iran’s Supreme Leader in 1989, succeeding Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini shortly after the founder of the Islamic Republic died. The Supreme …
InternationalBREAKING: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Reportedly Killed in U.S.–Israeli Strikes
Updated: March 1, 2026 — Major developments continue to unfold across the Middle East and globally after multiple reports confirmed the death of Iran’s …
InternationalUS Launches Major Combat Operations in Iran, Trump Confirms.
WASHINGTON -Donald Trump confirmed today that the United States has begun what he described as “major combat operations” inside Iran, marking a sharp escalation …
InternationalKenya Partners With India and Italy to Drive Sovereign AI Adoption Across Africa
Kenya has entered into a strategic partnership with India and Italy to promote sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) development across Africa — a move aimed …
InternationalNarendra Modi Visits Israel to Bolster Ties Amid Rising US–Iran Tensions
Narendra Modi has landed in Israel for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, as tensions rise in the region amid growing fears …
InternationalZimbabwe Cabinet Approves Draft Law to Extend Presidential Term that will keep President Mnangagwa in Office until 2030
Zimbabwe’s Cabinet , has approved a draft constitutional amendment that will extend the presidential term from five to seven years, allowing President Emmerson Mnangagwa …
InternationalTrump’s 107-Minute State of the Union Hails Economic Revival, Vows War on Fraud
President Donald Trump delivered a 107-minute State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on February 22, 2026, using the platform …
InternationalUN Security Council Condemns RSF Over Escalating Violence in Sudan, Calls for Immediate Ceasefire
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has denounced Sudan’s paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), over what it termed ongoing attacks and efforts …
InternationalChatunga Mugabe to Appear in Court Over Attempted Murder Charge in Johannesburg Shooting
The son of former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and a co-accused are set to appear before the Alexandra Magistrates Court on Monday morning.Bellarmine “Chatunga” …
InternationalUS East Coast Declares State of Emergency as ‘Bomb Cyclone’ Triggers Travel Bans and School Closures
Several U.S. East Coast states have declared a state of emergency and restricted non-essential travel as a powerful snowstorm sweeps through the region.Authorities say …