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Exiled Iranian royal Reza Pahlavi urged protesters to "seize city centres" and called for a mass uprising against Iran's leader. New Delhi: Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah, has called the protesters to 'seize centres of cities' amidst the unrest in the country, fuelled by economic woes. Taking to social media, Pahlavi asked for a mass uprising in the nation. "My dear compatriots, with your courage and steadfastness, you have earned the admiration of the world. Your renewed and magnificent presence in the streets across Iran on Friday evening was a resounding response to the threats of…

Days after Nicolas Maduro’s arraignment on drug trafficking charges, a dispute has broken out over who is authorised to represent the former Venezuelan leader in court. New Delhi: Days after deposed Venezuela leader Nicolas Maduro's arraignment on drug trafficking charges, a tussle has erupted over who will be the representative of the ex-leader in court.  Barry Pollack, the Defence lawyer who appeared with Maduro in court, accused lawyer Bruce Fein of attempting to join the defence without authorisation. Fein, who is a former associate deputy US attorney general under Ronald Reagan, said a judge had asked him to help resolve…

US President Donald Trump reiterated threats to take control of Greenland "whether they like it or not," arguing the US must act to prevent China or Russia from gaining influence there. New Delhi: US President Donald Trump reiterated his threats on Greenland, saying that the US will do something with the territory, "whether they like it or not." This came at a media briefing during his meeting with the top oil and gas executives at White House. Justifying his comments, Trump said that if they don't act, China or Russia will take over Greenland. "We are going to do something…