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Iran may join Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defence alliance as reported invitation remains unconfirmed Iran has been invited to join the Mecca Agreement for Mutual Defense, a new security alliance formed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, Al Mayadeen reported, citing a senior Iranian official.The reported invitation has not been officially confirmed by Iran’s foreign ministry or by Saudi Arabia, Turkey or Pakistan.Mehdi …

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New vehicle rules may curb high-beam glare, with two-wheelers switching automatically to low beam NEW DELHI: Automatic headlamps in two-wheelers will soon work only in passing beam (low beam) mode, and buses and other heavy vehicles will have to use genuine reflective tapes to improve visibility at night and in bad weather. Also, the use of high-intensity headlamps will be …

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India vs Australia Hockey (Photo by HI) India’s FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign came to a heartbreaking end as Australia held them to a 0-0 draw and advanced to the semifinals on Sunday. With the result, Australia progressed by virtue of having scored more goals in the pool, while India will now play for fifth place.Australia started strongly …

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Beirut: Kurdish women hold a portrait of Iranian Mahsa Amini who died in Iran after being arrested by Iran’s morality police for allegedly violating its strictly-enforced dress code. (Photo: AP) Iran’s long-running debate over mandatory hijab has resurfaced as hardliners push for stricter enforcement, even as the country grapples with the fallout of its conflict with the US.During the height …