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Iranian café mogul jailed and stripped of assets for backing protests

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Business

Helium supply crunch puts MRI services at risk amid Qatar disruptions

Iran's strikes on Qatar's Ras Laffan gas hub have disrupted helium production, showing how the conflict is rippling beyond energy markets to hit industries from technology to healthcare.

Qatar

Qatar says it is not mediating as it remains in 'the eye of the storm'

Missile and drone attacks on Qatar have eased in recent days with no alerts issued, but officials say the country remains vigilant and reserves the right to respond, as indirect talks continue in the region.

Business

Strikes on Gulf energy hubs threaten global LNG supply for months

Strikes on key Gulf energy sites are becoming more frequent and more damaging, beginning to unsettle supply and expose vulnerabilities across the region.

World News

Orbán raises terror alert and eyes election gains amid Iran war

Hungary raises its terror threat level and renews pressure on Ukraine to restore Russian oil flows, as the Israel-US strikes on Iran roil global energy markets — handing Orbán a campaign boost.

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Tehran accused of mass arrests, torture and executions after protests

Iran arrests 50,000 in nationwide protests, with rights groups reporting tens of thousands killed, death sentences, torture, and widespread asset seizures.

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Iran targets Tel Aviv with missile strikes, causing damage

An Israeli rescue service said Iranian missiles struck areas in northern and central Israel after the U.S. carried out strikes on Iran.

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Nuclear watchdog calls for crisis meeting over US attacks on Iran

Iran claims no nuclear leakage detected so far at the sites attacked by the US: On Friday, before the latest bombings, Director General Rafael Grossi said radioactive release could endanger the public in Iran.

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What has Israel hit in Iran and what has it not attacked yet?

Israel hit Iran on Friday night, targeting strategic sites, senior leaders and nuclear scientists. What are Israel’s primary targets in Iran, and what are the important sites of Iran’s nuclear programme that Israel has not hit in its Friday attack?

Markets

Israel launches major strike on Iran: What is the market fallout?

European stocks fell sharply after Israel struck Iranian nuclear sites, fuelling fears of wider conflict. Oil and gold surged on safe-haven demand, while bank shares dropped. Markets are pricing in higher geopolitical and energy supply risks.

World News

How world leaders responded to Iran's drone attack on Israel?

Global leaders have swiftly condemned Tehran's actions, urging restraint to avoid further escalation.

Iraq

US drone strike in Baghdad kills high-ranking militia leader

It is the latest retaliatory move by American forces following an attack on a base in Jordan that killed three US soldiers last month.

Iran

Could the Pakistan-Iran airstrikes be start of regional escalation?

Eleven people have been killed this week in airstrikes by Iran and Pakistan - what is behind them and what could it mean for the future?

Iran

'Threshold of revolution': Why Iran's protests are different this time

All you need to know about the Iran protests and the death of Mahsa Amini.

Iran

'We are no longer afraid': More protests sweep through Iran

Protests and strikes were reported across Iran on Saturday as demonstrations sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini enter their fourth week.