Who is Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?

Who is Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?

As Iran's supreme leader, he has held ultimate control over Iran's political, military and religious institutions, shaping domestic policy and guiding foreign relations.
Updated 01 Mar, 2026 06:55am
How US-Iran tensions could shape world markets

How US-Iran tensions could shape world markets

The conflict is likely to exacerbate volatility across global markets, which have already swung wildly this year owing to Trump's tariffs and a sharp tech selloff.
Published 01 Mar, 2026 05:52am
Where do Pakistan, Afghanistan go from here

Where do Pakistan, Afghanistan go from here

Kabul needs to address the question of armed groups operating from its soil; Islamabad must convert its battlefield advantage into diplomatic leverage.
Published 27 Feb, 2026 03:07pm