Khamenei laid to rest in Mashhad as clashes persist, Hormuz traffic recovers
Khamenei's flag-draped coffin was carried into the Imam Reza shrine in his hometown of Mashhad, where state television said he...
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Funeral prayers offered for Khamenei, family members amid cries for revenge
The prayers were attended by President Masoud Pezeshkian, senior military commanders and members of Khamenei's family, although his successor, Mojtaba...
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Adani, Abu Dhabi’s IRH to invest $11.5bn in Odisha aluminum project
Dubai, UAE -- Adani Enterprises and Abu Dhabi-based International Resources Holding (IRH), an IHC Group company, have agreed to establish...
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Iran begins funeral ceremonies for Khamenei as Tehran prepares for massive show of unity
Millions are expected to gather in the Iranian capital over the coming days, with senior regional leaders attending ceremonies that...
- New IRGC chief Ahmad Vahidi makes his first public appearance since before the war.
- Officials estimate that between 15 million and 20 million people could participate in the ceremonies across Tehran.
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Iran warns US, Israel against attacks as Khamenei funeral preparations begin
The warning came as US-Iran diplomacy remained on track after Doha talks. Iran's deputy foreign minister said the Doha negotiations...
- Trump says Iran's denuclearisation effort is "moving along well" after indirect Doha talks showed positive progress.
- Tehran schedules nationwide funeral ceremonies through July 9 as foreign leaders prepare to attend Khamenei's state funeral.
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Doha negotiators agree hotline as Trump says US-Iran talks progressing
Technical negotiators focused on implementing the ceasefire framework, sanctions relief and Hormuz arrangements despite lingering regional security tensions.
- Iran and the United States agreed to establish a hotline for reporting ceasefire violations following technical implementation talks in Doha.
- Negotiators discussed sanctions relief, frozen assets and Hormuz arrangements while regional security risks continued despite diplomatic progress.
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Trump says Iran denuclearization ‘moving along well’ as Doha talks continue
Technical negotiations continue over shipping, sanctions and ceasefire implementation as mediators work to translate the June accord into practice.
- Iran warns it will respond immediately to any threat as Israeli rhetoric raises tensions despite ongoing diplomacy.
- Shipping and aviation authorities maintain heightened security measures around Hormuz amid concerns the ceasefire remains fragile.
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US, Iran continue indirect contact in Doha as officials trade barbs over talks
The envoys' presence follows US President Donald Trump's announcement on Monday that Iran had requested a meeting in the Qatari...
- South Korea's Oceans Ministry said the HMM-operated bulk carrier Namu, damaged in a May attack in the Strait of Hormuz, will exit the strait in late July.
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Iran demands MoU implementation before US talks in Doha
Trump said US envoys were travelling to Qatar for what he described as a "perhaps important, perhaps not" meeting, adding...
- Strait of Hormuz dispute remains major obstacle as Tehran demands sanctions relief and asset releases before broader negotiations begin.
- Brent crude, the primary international benchmark, has dipped with investors eyeing potential US-Iran talks in Doha.
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GCC asset management reaches $2.7 trillion as retail growth outpaces institutions
Boston Consulting Group says regional asset managers must strengthen distribution capabilities and technology adoption as industry competition intensifies globally.
- Retail assets outpaced institutional growth, highlighting accelerating demand despite institutional investors continuing to dominate regional assets under management.
- BCG says distribution capabilities, AI adoption and technology investment will increasingly determine competitive advantage for regional asset managers.
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US and Iran agree to halt strikes, pursue technical talks: Official
AFP quoted an American official as saying that the technical talks are slated to continue on all areas of the...
- Hezbollah on Monday said it reserved the right to self-defence after several Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon despite a truce.
- Lebanese Parliament Speaker and Hezbollah ally Nabih Berri also said the trilateral framework would not pass.
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US and Iran trade strikes again, threatening fragile ceasefire
US Central Command said American fighter jets struck 10 Iranian military sites in and near the Strait of Hormuz, while...
- Iran warned continued US attacks would collapse the Strait of Hormuz agreement and halt ongoing diplomatic negotiations immediately.
- Netanyahu, meanwhile, said Lebanon's framework deal allows Israel to maintain a southern security zone until Hezbollah is fully disarmed permanently.
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Khamenei laid to rest in Mashhad as clashes persist, Hormuz traffic recovers
Khamenei's flag-draped coffin was carried into the Imam Reza shrine in his hometown of Mashhad, where state television said he...
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Iran warns US, Israel against attacks as Khamenei funeral preparations begin
The warning came as US-Iran diplomacy remained on track after Doha talks. Iran's deputy foreign minister said the Doha negotiations...
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Doha negotiators agree hotline as Trump says US-Iran talks progressing
Technical negotiators focused on implementing the ceasefire framework, sanctions relief and Hormuz arrangements despite lingering regional security tensions.
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Trump says Iran denuclearization ‘moving along well’ as Doha talks continue
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Iran demands MoU implementation before US talks in Doha
Trump said US envoys were travelling to Qatar for what he described as a "perhaps important, perhaps not" meeting, adding...
- Strait of Hormuz dispute remains major obstacle as Tehran demands sanctions relief and asset releases before broader negotiations begin.
- Brent crude, the primary international benchmark, has dipped with investors eyeing potential US-Iran talks in Doha.
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GCC asset management reaches $2.7 trillion as retail growth outpaces institutions
Boston Consulting Group says regional asset managers must strengthen distribution capabilities and technology adoption as industry competition intensifies globally.
- Retail assets outpaced institutional growth, highlighting accelerating demand despite institutional investors continuing to dominate regional assets under management.
- BCG says distribution capabilities, AI adoption and technology investment will increasingly determine competitive advantage for regional asset managers.
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US and Iran agree to halt strikes, pursue technical talks: Official
AFP quoted an American official as saying that the technical talks are slated to continue on all areas of the...
- Hezbollah on Monday said it reserved the right to self-defence after several Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon despite a truce.
- Lebanese Parliament Speaker and Hezbollah ally Nabih Berri also said the trilateral framework would not pass.