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India.com
2 hours ago
- Politics
- India.com
Middle-East Conflict: Who is Mossad's ‘Female Spy' Behind Irans Destruction?
Israel-Iran Tensions: As both nations continue exchanging aerial strikes, Iran's intelligence agencies and Israel's Mossad are engaged in the tensions as well, and over the past 24 hours, one name has reportedly surfaced. That face is of a female Mossad agent dubbed the 'Lady Killer' in Iran. But who is this operative, and how did she allegedly become a game-changer for Israel in Tehran? In today's DNA, Rahul Sinha, Managing Editor of Zee News, analysed the alleged female spy of Israel's agency: Watch Full DNA Episode Here: #DNAWithRahulSinha | मोसाद की 'लेडी किलर' का 'ऑपरेशन ईरान'. ईरान की बर्बादी में किस 'औरत' का हाथ? मोसाद की एक महिला जासूस के बड़े खेल का खुलासा हुआ है, जिसने ईरान में घुसपैठ की.... इसके बाद शिया इस्लाम कबूल किया और देश के बड़े अफसरों के घरों तक पहुंच बना ली...और ईरान की बर्बादी… — Zee News (@ZeeNews) June 20, 2025 Over the last eight days, nine top Iranian military commanders — from army chiefs to IRGC leaders — have been eliminated by Israel. Every time, Israeli jets targeted the exact building where these officials were present, delivering fatal strikes. Faced with the loss of so many senior commanders, Iranian intelligence went on high alert. Once they began connecting the dots between these strikes, one name emerged — Katherine Perez Sheked. Iranian intelligence discovered that Mossad had planted a female spy named Katherine in Tehran, and it was through her that Mossad had been allegedly receiving pinpoint information on the top Iranian military leadership. The Iranian agencies have not captured her. According to VAJA, Iran's intelligence agency, the "spy" is a French national trained by Mossad. After completing her training, she came to Iran and expressed interest in Shia Islam. Katherine even converted, after which she started moving among the wives of senior Iranian officers. Visiting their homes and winning their trust, she quietly began gathering intelligence on Iran's top commanders. Katherine kept sending this information to Mossad, which then directed the Israeli air force to the precise locations where Iranian commanders would be. Other Female Spies In History Intelligence agencies have reportedly used women operatives worldwide for complex missions. First on that list is Indian-origin Noor Inayat Khan. During World War II, Noor joined Britain's SOE and was sent to Nazi-occupied Paris to relay information from the French resistance. From June to September 1943, she carried out her work in secret until she was eventually arrested by German forces. In 1944, she was executed. After World War II, during the Cold War, the CIA relied on a spy named Yona Montague. A former bank employee, she was placed in banks across Eastern Europe — then under Soviet influence — and supplied vital information to the CIA for 15 years. She was never caught and retired from the agency in 1993. And during the 1973 Arab-Israeli War, there was Heba Selim, an Egyptian who spied for Mossad. After marrying an Egyptian officer, she passed on critical information — including air defense layouts — to Mossad, allowing Israel to inflict serious damage. Heba was eventually caught by Egyptian police in 1974 and executed alongside her husband.
Otago Daily Times
4 hours ago
- Health
- Otago Daily Times
Bid to help families results in discovery
Louise Bicknell. PHOTO: SUPPLIED A journey to help 10 New Zealand families get answers for rare brain disorders affecting their children has led to the discovery of the genetic cause. Co-author and associate professor at the University of Otago Rare Disorder Genetics Laboratory Louise Bicknell said the discovery shed new light on the "incredibly complex" process by which human bodies created the "instruction manuals" essential for building and maintaining our brains. "Our bodies rely on a precise process called 'splicing', to read and process genetic instructions from our DNA and help generate the building blocks required in our body. "While it's known that problems with the machinery that co-ordinates splicing can cause various genetic disorders, this new finding adds to a small but growing recognition of the potential severe impact on brain development in particular." The research team studied 10 New Zealand families impacted by a severe genetic disorder that resulted in affected individuals having profound pre- and postnatal microcephaly (smaller head circumference), with pontocerebellar hypoplasia (underdevelopment in brain stem and cerebellum), seizures and severe intellectual disability. The findings, published in the American Journal of Human Genetics, pinpointed specific changes in a gene called CRNKL1. "Our journey to this discovery began here in New Zealand, through trying to help New Zealand families get answers for genetic disorders affecting their children," Prof Bicknell said. "Then, using our international connections, we were able to identify other families around the world, which was crucial for confirming our findings and understanding the full impact of these genetic changes." In a striking discovery, nine of these families showed genetic changes in the exact same spot in the CRNKL1 gene, she said. All the affected children shared the same severe features, highlighting the strong link between these specific genetic changes and the disorder. Lead author and postdoctoral fellow at the University of Otago Rare Disorder Genetics Laboratory Dr Sankalita Ray Das said the research showed CRNKL1 was crucial for healthy brain development, and that specific parts of the splicing machine had highly specialised roles — far more intricate than scientists previously thought. She said the finding also offered further clues into the complex ways human genes guided brain development.
News18
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
DNA Fans' Review: Atharvaa Murali Shines In This Edge-Of-Seat Suspense Thriller
Last Updated: The film digs deeper into human emotions, promising to transport the spectator on a dramatic and thrilling journey. Atharvaa Murali's latest film, DNA, has hit theatres and is receiving rave reviews from the viewers. The Tamil-language crime-action drama written and directed by Nelson Venkatesan is one of the year's most anticipated films. DNA starring Atharvaa Murali and Nimisha Sajayan as the primary couple, digs deeper into human emotions, promising to transport the spectator on a dramatic and thrilling journey.. Here's how netizens are reacting to the movie. A user praised the film, commenting, 'A tightly knit thriller on infant trafficking, which emotionally works. Also, an edge-of-the-seat thriller. #Atharva & #NimishaSajayan shines. Once again director Nelson Venkatesan proves that he is the one unique director to stay long here. A Winner." Another person climbed it to one of the most intriguing thrillers this year. The user wrote, 'DNAMovie is a well-engaging action thriller. It's been years since a thriller film came along that's grounded in family emotions while being commercially neat & well-packaged. Nimisha Sajayan truly empathises with the audience through her innocence and lively performance." #DNA – 4.6/5 A Tightly knit thriller on infant trafficking, which is emotionally works. Also an edge of the seat thriller. #Atharva & #NimishaSajayan shines. Once again director #NelsonVenkatesan proves that he is the one unique director to stay long here. A Winner #DNAMovie — Swetha™ (@SwethaLittle_) June 18, 2025 #DNAMovie is a well-engaging action thriller. It's been years since a thriller film came along that's grounded in family emotions while being commercially neat & well-packaged. @NimishaSajayan truly empathizes with the audience through her innocence and lively performance, (1/3) — Akash Gowdam (@GowdamAkash) June 19, 2025 #DNAMovie A good Emotion Thriller & Very Engaging screenplay. Atharvaa💥, Nimisha 👏👌& Balaji Sakthivel Deliver Superb Performances, Background Score👌 Definitely WORTH Watching😇 — Dinesh (@dinesh18fed) June 20, 2025 #DNAMovie interesting plot… Very well performed by both lead actors 👌👌 towards intermission and pre climax was very good. Surely #AdharvaaMurali comeback 😎😎😎Kollywood tweet rating- 7/10 — Kollywood Tweet🖊️ (@veralevel007) June 18, 2025 #DNA Only the first Twenty minutes feels laggy but to establish the characters. Post that movie took off and never dropped in any scene. Both Hero & Heroine did a brilliant job N semma emotional value ulla oru padam. Worth watching👏👏👏WOM will be fantastic post the release..— Vinay (@lovly_vinay) June 18, 2025 Many users also commented on how emotional the film is. A person mentioned, 'A good emotional thriller & Very Engaging screenplay. Atharvaa, Nimisha & Balaji Sakthivel Deliver Superb Performances, Background Score Definitely WORTH Watching." Others praised the lead actors for their brilliant performance, 'DNAMovie interesting plot… Very well performed by both lead actors towards intermission and pre-climax was very good. Surely #AdharvaaMurali comeback." Others had a mixed reaction to the plot. 'Only the first Twenty minutes feel laggy but to establish the characters. Post that movie took off and never dropped in any scene. Both Hero & Heroine did a brilliant job N semma emotional value ulla oru padam. Worth watching," wrote an individual. The plot revolves around a young woman with borderline personality disorder who claims that her newborn kid was exchanged minutes after birth. With few believing her, her devoted husband, a former drug addict, investigates and tries to locate the baby before it's too late. First Published:
Daily Mail
9 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Forensic lab boss is suspended in scandal over contaminated DNA samples
The director of a state-run forensic testing lab has been suspended by Queensland government in the latest scandal over botched DNA sampling. It follows a pause in testing at Forensic Science Queensland sparked by the identification of contamination issues, Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said on Friday. 'This action was taken following advice I received today that (Forensic Science Queensland) was placing a general pause on routine DNA testing after contamination issues were identified,' she said. The pause will be reviewed after seven days as the lab determines next steps and laboratory director Dr Linzi Wilson-Wilde will be asked to explain why she should not be removed. Urgent matters will progress in a limited capacity with appropriate controls, Ms Frecklington said. Forensic Science Queensland was established in 2023 following multiple inquiries, one of which revealed a 'fundamentally flawed' automated DNA extraction method might have led to offenders potentially escaping conviction for nine years from 2007. Many samples went untested while others were incorrectly ruled insufficient, an earlier inquiry found. The inquiries also elicited characterisations of a 'toxic' culture at the state-run forensic lab. More than 40,000 samples fell within the scope of a historical review process, of which close to 10,000 had been reviewed as of May. Ms Wilson-Wilde was appointed director in September after serving as interim chief executive. Dr Wilson-Wilde was stepping into 'what will undoubtedly be a very challenging role', Ms Frecklington said at the time. Following news of the testing pause, Ms Frecklington moved to immediately suspend her, pending a show cause notice for removal. 'I want to assure Queenslanders the Crisafulli government remains firmly committed to fixing the long-standing issues at Forensic Science Queensland,' she said.
Pink Villa
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Planning to watch DNA in theaters? Don't miss these 11 tweets of Atharvaa Murali's Tamil action thriller
Tamil action thriller DNA made its way to the big screens on June 20. The Nelson Venkatesan directorial starring Atharvaa Murali, Nimisha Sajayan, Balaji Sakthivel and others in lead roles, was released today, clashing with several other movies. Nonetheless, DNA seems to have marked its own foothold among audiences. Audiences have started putting out their honest feedback and reviews about the movie on social media. Check out what netizens have to say about the Tamil film. DNA Twitter review One of the most common observations has been that the film begins on a very slow note, which makes the narrative appear lagging and even leaves you feeling bored. It is only after the interval that the movie picks up speed and comes to its actual context. The screenplay, however, has been considered interactive and engaging for many, while the background score also takes away some points for its unique attempt. The film has been noted for its attempt to both surprise and shock the audience with its premise. DNA has also been noted for extending its sense of suspense till the near end, which actually helped at more audience retention. Some netizens have appreciated the second half of the film, where the dramatic moments lead up to a great cinematic moment. Speaking of individual performances, Atharvaa has received heaped praises for his stint as the lead role. The actor's screen presence, dialogue delivery and other aspects have won acclaim from the majority. Coming back to the film, the premiere show of DNA was held on June 18, while it was theatrically released on June 20. The movie was launched in October 2023. It is produced under the banner of Olympia Movies and DNA's music composer is Ghibran Vaibodha.
