For decades, Mojtaba Khamenei was one of the most powerful yet least visible figures inside the Iranian system — a cleric with deep influence over security forces but almost no public political role. On Sunday (March 8, 2026), that changed dramatically when the 56-year-old was elevated as the new s»»»

Share: File- Mojtaba Khamenei has been named as Iran’s new supreme leader President Donald Trump said last week that Mojtaba Khamenei would be “unacceptable,” and Issued rael has vowed to target any declared successor to Ali Khamenei. Mojtaba Khamenei has been named as Iran’s new supreme leader jus»»»

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Have you ever noticed how you always gravitate toward the same chair — at home, in an office, or even at a friend’s dinner table? I do. Not because it is more comfortable, or assigned to me. It simply feels right. From that spot, I can often see the doorway, read faces as they enter, and catch subt»»»

Diana left her native Peru two years ago, looking for financial and professional stability in Europe. But, as an undocumented migrant in Spain, life has been difficult. The 40-year-old's dream of working in the tourism industry has not transpired. Instead, she has got by doing occasional jobs. "Wor»»»

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Israel's military said it struck Iranian commanders in the Lebanese capital early on Sunday, expanding the scope of its strikes to the heart of Beirut after days of attacks that have left nearly 400 people dead. Hundreds of people remain displaced, and schools, places of worship, and stadiums have »»»

Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump have spoken for the first time since the US president angrily criticised the UK's Iran response. No 10 released limited details of the call, saying the two leaders discussed the situation in the Middle East and military cooperation between the UK and US. On Saturda»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Ramadan is an opportunity to restore health and well-being, according to Dr. Aba Sellimi, family physician at Al Sheehaniya Health Centre, affiliated with the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC). With more than half of the blessed month of Ramadan having passed, it beco»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha South Africa has expressed deep concern over the rapidly escalating crisis in the Gulf region, following the use of force by the United States and Israel against Iran, subsequent retaliatory strikes by Tehran across the region, and the continued Israeli military operations in»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has called on Iran to immediately stop attacks in the region and urged all parties to pursue a diplomatic solution to the ongoing conflict. Speaking in an interview with Sky News, t»»»

QNA Doha Qatar Airways intends to operate a number of flights in the coming days to support passengers whose travel has been affected by the current situations in the region, and to facilitate their return to their families as quickly and safely as possible, in line with the statement issued by the»»»

Dubai: Oil prices across the Gulf have jumped sharply, rising above global and US oil prices as concerns grow over shipping routes in the region amid escalating tensions with Iran. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The increase has pushed Murban crude oil, the UAE’s main»»»

Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei who was killed in US-Israeli strikes, has been chosen as his successor. Unlike his father, the 56-year-old has largely kept a low profile. He has never held government office, nor given public speeches or interviews, and only a limited numb»»»

President Donald Trump on Sunday said he would not sign any other bills until the Senate passes the SAVE Act and sends it to his desk to be signed. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo March 8 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said on Sunday he will not sign any legislation until the U.S. Sena»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) announced that, starting Monday, March 9, 2026, its service centers will receive the public from 9am to 1pm at specified location. The following locations, as stated by the MoJ, will be operational: - Government Service Center in Al Hilal - Government Serv»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad International Airport has released answers to frequently asked questions as flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the continued closure of Qatari airspace amid regional developments. The airport renewed its call for passengers not to proceed to the airport unless »»»

Cairo: The Arab League Council on Sunday expressed strong condemnation of the Iranian attacks on the State of Qatar; the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; the Sultanate of Oman; the State of Kuwait; the United Arab Emirates; the Kingdom of Bahrain; the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan; and the Republic of Iraq, »»»

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Iran's Health Ministry said 1,221 people had been killed and between 9,000 and 10,000 wounded since the start of the US-Israeli military campaign, with 200 of the dead being children and teenagers under 18, ministry spokesman Hossein Kermanpour told ILNA on March 6. »»»

Flag carrier Qatar Airways said it will operate a limited number of flights in the coming days to assist passengers affected by disruption caused by the temporary closure of Qatari airspace, Emerging Travel reported on March 8. »»»

A rare cockroach expert who names new species after Tolkien's fictional creatures, Philippines scientist Christian Lucanas says the disease-bearing bugs deserve more study – and credit – for the crucial role they play in preserving the planet's ecosystem. A thin band of light from Cristian Luc»»»

Israel's President Isaac Herzog has told the BBC his "mind boggles" at questions over the legality of the war on Iran, saying it was necessary for self-defence in the face of Tehran's nuclear and military ambitions. Iran's leaders had not adhered to international law themselves, he told the Sunday »»»

Iranians have told the BBC about the moment several oil depots were hit by strikes overnight, as the US and Israel continue their attack on the country. One resident said "it was as if night had turned into day". Fuel depots were hit in Tehran and Karaj, west of the capital, according to local news»»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping has vowed to continue the campaign against corruption within the military after several senior commanders were dismissed over allegations of graft and misconduct. The president made his warning during a speech before delegates from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and»»»

A military projectile fell on a residential site in Al-Kharj governorate, leaving two people dead and 12 residents injured. Huda AtaSpecial to Gulf NewsHuda Ata is an independent writer based in the UAE.Show MoreRelated Topics:US-Israel-Iran war»»»

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani was inside Gracie Mansion, his official residence, when anti-Islam protesters clashed with counter-demonstrators outside the building on Saturday. Police said two suspicious devices were ignited by counter-protesters. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Ma»»»

Dubai: UAE leaders paid tribute to the enduring humanitarian legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the nation’s Founding Father, on Zayed Humanitarian Day, which falls on the 19th of Ramadan, highlighting the values of compassion and generosity that continue to shape the nation’s id»»»

The US has “formally recognized” the interim Venezuelan government, President Donald Trump has stated. He has also touted a new “deal” with Caracas on the nation’s gold. Trump drastically changed his rhetoric on the Latin American nation after kidnapping its president, Nicolas Maduro, in early Janu»»»

Citizens gathered in central in Sofia on Sunday to demand respect for women’s rights and an end to violence. The event was organized by the Feminist Mobilizations collective and the LevFem group. This year it is held under the slogan “Care and Resistance.” Protesters called for an end to violence a»»»

Balendra Shah (C), former mayor of Kathmandu, appears poised to become Nepal's next prime minister after his party scored a landslide victory in national elections. Photo by Narendra Shrestha/EPA March 8 (UPI) -- Former rapper Balendra Shah appears poised to be Nepal's next prime minister, after hi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways announced limited flight schedules to and from Doha. Citing temporary authorisation from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirming limited operating corridors, Qatar Airways has announced that it intends to operate the following flight schedule in the coming days to s»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Iran will be ready to respond in the event of a ground invasion by the United States, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday. "For the time being, we are capable enough. We have very brave soldiers who are waiting for any enemy who enter into our soil to fight»»»

It's been more than a month since the mysterious disappearance of Nancy Guthrie captivated the nation, and yet, more questions than answers remain. In a case that feels ripped from a true-crime novel, the 84-year-old mother of US television presenter Savannah Guthrie is believed to have been "taken»»»

Moscow: Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov called on the United States to clarify its plans and policies regarding international issues, stressing that the ambiguity of the US's policies raises concern and contributes to escalating tensions on the international stage. In press statements on Su»»»

Israeli strikes on Lebanon have killed 394 people over the past week, including 83 children and 42 women, the health minister said Sunday, after Israel expanded its attacks to a hotel in central Beirut. Health minister Rakan Nassereddine said at a press conference that nine rescue workers were amon»»»

Germany’s Axel Springer SE, the owner of Bild, Politico, and Business Insider, has announced that it will buy out The Telegraph for £575 million ($771 million). The deal would unite two of Europe’s most influential conservative brands, and sink efforts from the owner of its tabloid rival, the Daily»»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) affirmed that it is in a state of defense in response to the brutal and unprovoked Iranian aggression, which included the launch of more than 1,400 ballistic missiles and drones targeting infrastructure and civilian sites, resulting in civilian deaths and i»»»

The US’ insistence on having a say in the election of Iran’s supreme leader highlights the fact that Washington simply does not understand how Iran operates, and vastly underestimates the Islamic republic, Iranian and Middle Eastern affairs expert Farkhad Ibragimov tells Sputnik. To be fair, Ibragi»»»

Donald Trump said on March 7 that he has told Kurdish forces not to enter the Iran war. Bloomberg reported the US president as outlining his position as he spoke on Air Force One on his way back to Florida after attending »»»

European allies are looking on in disbelief and growing concern as the US appropriates weapons they've paid for use in the Operation Epic Fury that started on February 28. In the midst of the ReArm (video) Defence moderniz»»»

European allies are looking on in disbelief and growing concern as the US appropriates weapons they've paid for use in the Operation Epic Fury that started on February 28. In the midst of the ReArm (video) Defence moderniz»»»

European allies are looking on in disbelief and growing concern as the US appropriates weapons they've paid for use in the Operation Epic Fury that started on February 28. In the midst of the ReArm (video) Defence moderniz»»»

Donald Trump said on March 7 that he has told Kurdish forces not to enter the Iran war. Bloomberg reported the US president as outlining his position as he spoke on Air Force One on his way back to Florida after attending »»»

European allies are looking on in disbelief and growing concern as the US appropriates weapons they've paid for use in the Operation Epic Fury that started on February 28. In the midst of the ReArm (video) Defence moderniz»»»

European allies are looking on in disbelief and growing concern as the US appropriates weapons they've paid for use in the Operation Epic Fury that started on February 28. In the midst of the ReArm (video) Defence moderniz»»»

European allies are looking on in disbelief and growing concern as the US appropriates weapons they've paid for use in the Operation Epic Fury that started on February 28. In the midst of the ReArm (video) Defence moderniz»»»

European allies are looking on in disbelief and growing concern as the US appropriates weapons they've paid for use in the Operation Epic Fury that started on February 28. In the midst of the ReArm (video) Defence moderniz»»»

European allies are looking on in disbelief and growing concern as the US appropriates weapons they've paid for use in the Operation Epic Fury that started on February 28. In the midst of the ReArm (video) Defence moderniz»»»

European allies are looking on in disbelief and growing concern as the US appropriates weapons they've paid for use in the Operation Epic Fury that started on February 28. In the midst of the ReArm (video) Defence moderniz»»»