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Iran may end nuclear weapons ban if sanctions reimposed: Minister

Iran's Foreign Minister—Seyed Abbas Araghchi—has warned that the country could reconsider its ban on possessing nuclear weapons if Western nations go ahead with reimposing United Nations sanctions. Speaking in an interview, Araghchi revealed that while Iran has the capability to develop nuclear weapons—they currently don't form part of its security strategy. This comes after European nations moved a censure motion against Iran at the International Atomic Energy Agency, accusing it of non-cooperation and building a uranium stockpile without peaceful intent.

Sports

India suffer new low in FIFA Rankings

The Indian men's football team has dropped two places to 127 in the latest FIFA Rankings, published by the global football governing body on Thursday. India were ranked 125th, placed above Rwanda and Cyprus. However, they have now dropped two places. Overall, defending FIFA World Cup champions Argentina as are on top, followed by France and Euro winners Spain in second and third positions.

Politics

'Stand against such terror': Sheikh Hasina slams Hindu monk's arrest

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has slammed the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, demanding his immediate release. Das was arrested on charges of sedition and disrespecting the Bangladeshi flag during an October rally. His arrest sparked massive protests, resulting in the death of lawyer Saiful Islam during violent clashes between security forces and Das's followers in Chittagong.

Technology

Apple proposes $100M investment in Indonesia to reverse iPhone ban

Apple is making a significant effort to mend fences with Indonesia after the government recently banned sales of the latest iPhone 16. The tech giant has proposed a hefty investment of around $100 million spread over two years, aiming to regain access to the lucrative Southeast Asian market. The proposed investment is a tenfold increase from the initial $10 million offer made by the tech giant.

Entertainment

'Rupali Ganguly threatened...cornered me': Stepdaughter stands by her 2020 claims

Esha Verma, the stepdaughter of Anupamaa actor Rupali Ganguly, has accused her of having an affair with her father Ashwin K Verma while he was still married to her mother Sapna. In a 2020 Facebook post that recently resurfaced on Reddit, Verma labeled Ganguly as "cruel-hearted" and claimed that she tried to separate her and her sister from their father. "She has had an affair with Ashwin for 12 years while he was in his second marriage," she alleged.

Business

NRIs can transfer money to India using UPI

Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) can use Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for quick money transfers to India. The development comes as the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) expands its UPI services to NRIs with Non-Resident External (NRE) or Non-Resident Ordinary Rupee Account (NRO). The new service enables NRIs to make instant transactions from their mobile phone through UPI, connected to their international mobile numbers.

Miscellaneous

Late billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed may have raped 111 women: Police

The Metropolitan Police in London has said that Mohamed Al Fayed, the former owner of Harrods, may have sexually abused over 111 women over a span of nearly four decades, with the youngest alleged victim being merely 13 years old. The new probe was launched following a BBC documentary on Fayed, which was aired in September. So far, over 400 women and witnesses have come forward with allegations, and over 90 alleged victims have been identified.