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US Says Iran Sought Help Over Chopper Crash That Killed Ebrahim Raisi

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday May 21, 2024, Washington

The United States said Monday that arch-enemy Iran sought assistance over a helicopter crash that killed President Ebrahim Raisi, as Washington meanwhile offered condolences despite saying he had "blood on his hands."

Sri Lanka Keen To Join BRICS, Seeks India's Support

Asian News International | Tuesday May 21, 2024, Colombo

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry expressed his country's keenness to join the BRICS grouping on Monday and conveyed that the group has become a 'good body' after India became part of it.

Sick Of Tourists, Japan Town To Block Mount Fuji View With Giant Barriers

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday May 21, 2024, Tokyo

A Japanese town was set Tuesday to mount a large mesh barrier across the road from an Instagram-famous view of Mount Fuji in an attempt to deter badly behaved tourists.

2 Dead In Stabbing At Central China Primary School, Attacker In Custody: Report

Agence France-Presse | Monday May 20, 2024, Beijing

A woman wielding a fruit knife killed two people and injured four more on Monday at a primary school in central China, state media said, citing local police.

Iran's Top Nuclear Negotiator Ali Bagheri Appointed Acting Foreign Minister

Agence France-Presse | Monday May 20, 2024, Tehran

Iran's veteran nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri, a harsh critic of the West, was Monday named acting foreign minister to replace the top diplomat killed in a helicopter crash along with the president.

Fall Of Shah, Rise Of Raisi: How Ebrahim Raisi Consolidated Power In Iran

Written by Samiran Mishra | Monday May 20, 2024, New Delhi

Revered by the hardline factions within Iran's regime and reviled by human rights organisations, Ebrahim Raisi's journey from a low-ranking cleric's son to the zenith of Iranian power to an abrupt death in an air crash is steeped in controversy.

As Iran Mourns President, A Look At Other Politicians Killed In Air Crashes

Edited by Samiran Mishra | Monday May 20, 2024, New Delhi

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi died following a helicopter crash in a mountainous region of the country last night.

Taiwan's New President Sworn In Amid Growing Military Pressure From China

Agence France-Presse | Monday May 20, 2024, Taipei, Taiwan

Taiwan's Lai Ching-te was sworn in on Monday as president of the democratic island in the face of growing Chinese military pressure and a hostile parliament.

Iran President's Death A Spark In Tinderbox. Geopolitical Impact Explained

Written by Mohammed Ghazali , Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Monday May 20, 2024, New Delhi

As Iran mourns its President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and other officials killed in a helicopter crash, the world will be closely watching the aftermath and the implications on geopolitical equations.

After Iran President Ebrahim Raisi's Death, Mohammad Mokhber To Take Over

Edited by Samiran Mishra | Monday May 20, 2024

Iran President Dead: Under the Iranian constitution, the death of a sitting president triggers specific protocols. First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber, 69, will assume the presidency in an interim capacity.

Iran President's Helicopter Found, Situation "Not Good": Rescue Official

Samiran Mishra | Monday May 20, 2024, New Delhi

Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter found, situation "not good", says Iran's Red Crescent chief: News agency AFP

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi Dies In Chopper Crash: Iran Media

Edited by Samiran Mishra | Monday May 20, 2024

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister died when their helicopter crashed as it was crossing mountain terrain in heavy fog, an Iranian official told news agency Reuters.

Islamic State Claims Attack In Afghanistan That Killed 3 Spanish Tourists

Reuters | Monday May 20, 2024, Cairo

Islamic State on Sunday claimed responsibility for an attack by gunmen on tourists in Afghanistan's central Bamiyan province, the group said on its Telegram channel.

Russia Says Ukraine Launched 62-Drone Attacks, Oil Refinery Halted

Reuters | Monday May 20, 2024, Moscow

Russia said on Sunday that Ukraine launched a major 62-drone attack on Russian regions forcing one oil refinery in southern Russia to halt operations, and that Kyiv's forces had fired U.S., French and Ukrainian missiles at Russian-held territory.

Chopper With Iran President, Minister Onboard Crashes. What We Know So Far

Edited by Divyam Sharma | Sunday May 19, 2024

A helicopter with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian onboard has crashed in the mountains of the Jofa region of the western province of East Azerbaijan, reports said.