Larijani served as an IRGC commander, state broadcaster chief, long‑time parliament speaker and later head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.
Ainnie Arif
About The Author
Ainnie Arif is a journalist covering diplomacy and international affairs with a South Asian lens. She focuses on how global events intersect with regional politics and local impact.
About The Author
Ainnie Arif is a journalist covering diplomacy and international affairs with a South Asian lens. She focuses on how global events intersect with regional politics and local impact.
The shortage is linked to the Iran‑Israel‑US conflict, which has effectively blocked commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for India’s imported LPG
BY Ainnie Arif 18 March 2026
The move aligns with growing international actions, including a forthcoming IOC policy expected to standardise eligibility rules for transgender athletes across major global sporting events.
BY Ainnie Arif 13 March 2026
The accused family’s house has been partly demolished as residents tell Outlook the incident was not communal, despite provocative social media posts attempting to portray it otherwise.
BY Ainnie Arif 13 March 2026
Women and girls disproportionately suffer in conflict zones, facing sexual violence, displacement, and systemic oppression, with recent escalation in Gaza and West Asia highlighting these ongoing crises.
BY Ainnie Arif 8 March 2026
Deepfakes are now a popular wartime tool because they are cheap to produce and fast to spread. They can be used to fake surrender messages, fake atrocities, and even fake speeches by leaders.
BY Ainnie Arif 6 March 2026
These names are not just labels; they shape public perception, convey messages of power and resolve, and influence the geopolitical narrative before a single strike is carried out.
BY Ainnie Arif 2 March 2026
Throughout last year, US-Iran nuclear talks, mediated by Oman, saw intermittent progress. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reported broad agreement on guiding principles, while US President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the talks, insisting on zero enrichment for Iran.
BY Ainnie Arif 1 March 2026
Under Carney, and amid mounting tariff pressure from its largest trading partner, the United States, Canada has moved to stabilise its relationship with India.
BY Ainnie Arif 27 February 2026
Eileen Gu, the most decorated female freeskier in Olympic history with six medals, has earned praise for confronting sexist questions and speaking openly about mental health.
BY Ainnie Arif 27 February 2026
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