Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is reportedly anticipating his own "martyrdom" as tensions escalate with the United States and the threat of a possible military strike looms. Inside the inner circle of Iran’s leadership, Khamenei has entrusted Ali Larijani, former nuclear envoy and influential strategist, with the central role of crisis management, steering the regime through its most critical hour. As Iran faces the aftermath of a 12-day conflict with Israel, Larijani emerges as the key channel for diplomatic engagement with President Donald Trump, while simultaneously overseeing wartime command and the regime's national survival strategy. The reshuffling includes former Revolutionary Guards commanders taking critical positions, ensuring succession planning, leadership protection and continuity amid looming threats of US and Israeli strikes. WATCH
25 February,2026 02:38 PM IST
After weeks of relentless freezing temperatures, communities across Indiana are now facing a new threat, violent storms and tornado warnings that have left visible destruction and widespread disruption. The National Weather Service office in Indianapolis issued urgent tornado warnings after sightings near the Monroe County Airport triggered immediate alerts. Severe weather rapidly intensified over Bloomington and surrounding parts of Monroe County, damaging homes, businesses and critical infrastructure. Storm damage was reported at several locations, including facilities linked to Fifth Third Bank, local dealerships, and the campus of the Monroe County Humane Association. Roof sections were torn apart, structures were battered and debris scattered across roads and open areas. WATCH
21 February,2026 06:47 PM IST
Global nuclear stability is entering one of its most dangerous phases in modern history. With the New START treaty officially expired, the last remaining arms control agreement limiting the world’s two largest nuclear arsenals, the global security framework is now without formal restrictions for the first time in over five decades. The crisis has deepened after the United States accused China of secretly conducting covert nuclear explosive tests. US officials allege that Beijing prepared explosive nuclear tests with yields reaching hundreds of tons, claiming these actions violate long-standing international commitments to suspend nuclear testing. WATCH
07 February,2026 03:25 AM IST
The global security landscape has fundamentally shifted. At midnight, the New START Treaty—the final remaining pillar of arms control between the United States and Russia—officially expired. For the first time since 1969, the world’s two largest nuclear superpowers are no longer bound by any legally binding limits on their strategic warheads.
05 February,2026 09:02 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
