How much did Khamenei’s funeral cost? State spending draws scrutiny amid economic hardship

Funeral expenditure faces scrutiny amid economic woes The Islamic Republic’s funeral for Ali Khamenei has drawn criticism from a section of Iranians over attendance, the scale of state resources used for the ceremonies and what critics described as an attempt to project political strength. Much of the criticism focused on the contrast between the public…

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Third mining giant hit with class action as workers allege sexual discrimination and harassment at Fortescue Metals Group

Warning: this story contains details some readers might find distressing. Warned against using the onsite laundry because of “rife” underwear theft; drinks spiked with hand sanitiser; bending over to be told “while you’re down there”; promotions offered in exchange for sexual favours. These allegations will form part of a landmark class action filed on Thursday…

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Supreme Court seeks Ram mandir fund probe status report in a week | India News

NEW DELHI: Virtually taking over supervision of the ongoing investigations into Ayodhya Ram mandir donation embezzlement controversy, Supreme Court on Monday asked the UP govt-constituted Special Investigation Team to submit its probe status report within a week.A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana entertained four PILs which have…

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Serbian proverb of the day: “Do not mix frogs with grandmas”- A funny way to say stop comparing things that don’t belong together

The Serbian proverb ‘Do not mix frogs with grandmas’ is a funny way of saying: stop comparing things that have nothing to do with each other. Serbian proverb of the day Do not mix frogs with grandmasA frog lives in a pond and doesn’t talk. A grandma lives in a house and never stops talking….

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