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Iranian rial falls to historic low as regional tensions hit currency

The Iranian rial fell to its lowest level in history on Wednesday, losing more than 10% of its value since Donald Trump won the US presidential election in November. The drop signals new challenges for Tehran as it remains locked in the wars raging in the Middle East.

Iran

Iran pauses implementation of stricter hijab law for women

The bill’s delay follows defiance of existing hijab rules by Iranian women inspired by mass protests sparked by the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini.

USA

Two charged over Iran-linked drone attack on US troops in Jordan

Both defendants are charged with US export control violations, but one also faces separate charges of conspiring to provide material support to Iran.

Culture news

Iranian singer arrested after performing without hijab

Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi was arrested on Saturday after performing a YouTube concert without wearing a hijab, her lawyer told local media.

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World News

What fate awaits Syria after the fall of al-Assad?

As rebels seize control in Syria after more than a decade of war, the future is uncertain. Key concerns include al-Assad's allies, regional dynamics, and potential for further conflict.

Syria

Who are the key players in Syria and who stands to gain or lose?

The new reality in Syria may prove beneficial for some actors and detrimental for others — and there is no simple explanation, as there never has been for the last 13 years.

Syria

Syria looks to carve a new future after end of 24-year Assad rule

A mountainous task ahead as Syria, battered by almost 14-years of division and fighting under a brutal civil war looks ahead to shape its new future after the end of Bashar al-Assad's 24-year rule.

Syria

Rebels to form interim government after al-Assad flees

Rebel forces took control of Damascus on Sunday, marking the end of Bashar al-Assad's decades-long autocratic rule.

Syria

Syrian insurgents close in on Damascus, state media deny Assad flight

Syrian insurgents have reached Damascus suburbs, their first advance near the capital since 2018, while Syrian state media deny rumours of Assad fleeing.

World News

Syrian insurgents led by HTS advance on city of Homs

The move is the latest in a lightning advance spearheaded by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group over the past week which has seen them seize Aleppo and Hama in the face of little resistance by government forces.

Space

Iran claims successful space launch

Iran claims to have completed a successful space launch, with the rocket carrying with it satellite equipment as well as a military payload.

Culture news

Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi released from prison

Salehi’s release comes after he was sentenced to death in April on the capital offence of “corruption on earth”.

Syria

Iran pledges to help Syria's Assad counter surprise rebel offensive

Iran’s top diplomat Abbas Araghchi makes a visit to the Syrian capital, Damascus, to meet President Bashar Assad. His visit comes as Syria’s army launched counterattacks to repel insurgents who’ve seized control of Aleppo, and areas in Idlib.

Syria

Insurgents' attack on Aleppo revives Syrian war after five-year truce

As arms have been temporarily laid down in south Lebanon, the Turkish-supported Syrian Salvation Government forces attacked the historic city held by al-Assad's army, reawakening the war in the Middle Eastern country.

Europe News

Daniel Khalife: British former soldier found guilty of spying for Iran

Khalife, 23, gained global attention last year when he escaped from London's Wandsworth prison for three days while being held on espionage charges.

Markets

Oil rises as Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire violated, OPEC+ delays meeting

Oil prices rose nearly 1% Thursday after Israel reported ceasefire breaches with Hezbollah, reigniting Middle East tensions. Brent hit $72.90 a barrel, recovering recent losses. Meanwhile, OPEC+ postponed its meeting, with analysts noting stronger cartel cohesion and compliance.

Austria

UN nuclear watchdog holds meeting to discuss Iranian nuclear programme

IAEA nations will discuss at the summit whether to vote on a resolution against Iran for its lack of cooperation.

USA

Iran's U.N. Ambassador met with Elon Musk in New York, report suggests

Iran met with Elon Musk, according to a U.S. official, one in a series of steps that appeared aimed at easing tensions with President-elect Donald Trump.

Iran

IAEA chief visits Iran against backdrop of Middle East wars

Since the collapse of the landmark nuclear deal in 2018, Iran has abandoned all limits on its nuclear activities and enriches uranium to up to 60% purity, which is near weapons-grade levels of 90%.

Israel

Netanyahu says he and Trump 'see eye to eye' on Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that he has recently spoken three times with US President-elect Donald Trump.