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Operation Ajax: How the 1953 CIA-MI6 Coup Shaped US-Iran Relations
The 1953 CIA-MI6 Operation Ajax overthrew Iran's democratically elected PM Mohammad Mossadegh, nationalizing oil and strengthening Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi's rule. This US-backed regime change, driven by oil disputes and Cold War fears, fostered deep mistrust and shaped generations of US-Iran hostility, culminating in the 1979 revolution and ongoing tensions.
Ryanair Passenger Nearly Sucked Out After Window Detaches Mid-Flight
A passenger on a Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki, Greece to Memmingen, Germany, was nearly sucked out of the plane when a cabin window detached mid-air. Other passengers pulled him back inside. The flight returned safely to Thessaloniki.
Chinese Scientists Discover Active Fault Line Under Yarlung Tsangpo Dam Site, Raising India's Water Security Concerns
Chinese scientists have identified an active fault line, the Paizhen Fault, directly beneath the Yarlung Tsangpo dam construction zone. This discovery, published in a Chinese journal, raises concerns for India about water security and ecological damage due to potential structural instability of the world's largest hydropower project.
Operation Ajax: How the 1953 CIA-MI6 Coup in Iran Shaped US-Iran Relations
The 1953 CIA-MI6 Operation Ajax overthrew Iran's democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh, replacing him with Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Triggered by Mossadegh's nationalization of Iran's oil industry, the coup fueled decades of US-Iran hostility and mistrust, ultimately contributing to the 1979 Iranian Revolution.
Japanese Station Stayed Open for One Student for Three Years
Kami-Shirataki Station in Hokkaido, Japan, remained open for nearly three years to serve a single schoolgirl. The train schedule was adapted to her school timings until her graduation in March 2016, after which the station permanently closed.
Gangotri National Highway Traffic Restored After Landslide Clearance in Uttarkashi
Traffic on the Gangotri National Highway has been restored after landslide debris near Nalupwas was cleared. Uttarkashi District Magistrate has ordered a permanent JCB machine for immediate debris removal. Uttarakhand is on high alert due to continuous heavy rainfall.