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Ali Larijani Assassinated: The Fall of Iran’s Practical Leader

  On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the elimination of Ali Larijani , the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council. After hours of silence, Tehran’s state-run Tasnim and Fars news agencies confirmed his death, labeling him a "martyr." Larijani was widely considered the most experienced and practical operator remaining in the Iranian leadership following the February 28 strikes that killed the previous Supreme Leader. 1. The Strike: Precision in Pardis The assassination took place overnight in the Pardis district, a suburb east of Tehran. The Target: Larijani was located at his daughter’s residence, where he had reportedly moved for security. The Casualties: The strike killed Larijani alongside his son, Morteza Larijani , and his deputy for security affairs, Alireza Bayat . Joint Operation: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that a simultaneous strike also killed Gholamreza Soleimani , the commander of the Basij param...
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New Zealand's Hooker Lake at Moonrise

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Hauraki Plains at sunrise, New Zealand

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Lenticular clouds over Mt. Cook, New Zealand

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On the way to Milford Sound, NZ

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Split Apple Rock, New Zealand taken by Chris Gin

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Breathtaking views. Milford Sound, New Zealand

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Oneroa beach, New Zealand

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Blackberry App World Launches in Australia and New Zealand

Addicts of Blackberry in Australia and New Zealand received an early Christmas present with the launch of Blackberry App World . Maybe this will get Blackberry sales up in the land down under while the iPhone goes on walkabout. You never know. Hey at least you’ve learned something new about that part of the world. Something that has nothing to do with Nicole Kidman hailing from there, Mad Max movies, kangaroos or vegemite. BlackBerry App World can be accessed over both Wi-Fi® and mobile phone networks in Australia and New Zealand and can be downloaded directly to the smartphone.   To download the Aussie version of BlackBerry App World, all you need to do is go to www.blackberry.com/appworld   or http://mobile.blackberry.com/  from your device’s browser.   From a press release on RIM.com   Key Current Features: Front Page Carousel - BlackBerry App World showcases several applications on its front page carousel, making it easy for users to browse through a select number of featured ap...
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