Regime expects millions for delayed ceremony

The funeral will provide an opportunity for those who are now fighting to preserve Khamenei’s legacy to show their strength, said Sina Azodi, director of the Middle East studies program at George Washington University. “They would like to portray it as a signal of the Islamic Republic’s strength, ability to resist outside pressure, resilience. They…

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What does Queensland Rail’s in-principle agreement with three unions mean for passengers?

Queensland’s south-east rail network will continue to run at about 80 per cent capacity, despite progress with pay negotiations between Queensland Rail and unions. Passengers have experienced service disruptions since April as Queensland Rail (QR) and six unions work towards new enterprise bargaining agreements.  After six weeks of intensive bargaining at the Fair Work Commission,…

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Omar Abdullah ‘flees’ Jantar Mantar in auto, says CJP supporters followed him | India News

Omar Abdullah travelled in the auto-rickshaw along with his two sons, Zahir Abdullah and Zamir Abdullah. Photo credit: X @OmarAbdullah SRINAGAR: Jammu & Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah Tuesday said his now-viral autorickshaw ride after Monday’s protest in New Delhi for restoration of statehood was a sudden decision prompted by concerns after supporters of the Cockroach…

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Nyrstar smelters in Hobart and Port Pirie to receive $105 million in further federal-state government help

A further $105 million federal and state funding package has been announced for struggling Nyrstar smelters in Tasmania and South Australia. Last August, Nyrstar received a $135 million joint funding package from the governments to keep the smelters in Hobart and Port Pirie in operation. That funding — a $57.5 million contribution from the federal…

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