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India.com
4 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.
Fashion Network
3 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Network
Dôen secures Series A funding from Silas Capital
California-based clothing label Dôen announced on Tuesday the closing of a Series A funding round, led by growth equity firm Silas Capital. The new funding is expected to support the brand's continued retail expansion, the implementation of new operational systems, and enhanced marketing efforts aimed at deepening customer engagement and loyalty. "This has been a long time in the making, as our top priority was finding a partner who aligns with our values and long-term vision for growing Dôen," said Margaret Kleveland, co-founder and CEO of Dôen. "Silas Capital has a strong track record of supporting authentic, organic community building and helping their portfolio companies scale in thoughtful, sustainable ways. We couldn't be more excited for what's ahead for Dôen.' Founded in 2016 by sisters Margaret and Katherine, Dôen launched as a digitally native womenswear brand and has since grown into a full-fledged lifestyle label with offerings across apparel, footwear, accessories, loungewear, and home. The company has built a growing $100 million revenue business with less than $1 million in prior outside investment. With seven brick-and-mortar stores already open, including recent additions in Marin, CA and Nantucket, MA, Dôen is seeing rapid growth in retail, with year-over-year retail sales up 80% and comp store sales climbing 46%, including 65% growth at its Bleecker Street location in New York. E-commerce is also up with 40% growth year-over-year, while wholesale bookings have surged 110% year-to-date. Internationally, Dôen has built a presence through retail partners such as Net-a-Porter, Harrods, Le Bon Marché, Holt Renfrew, and SKP, and is currently stocked in over 150 specialty stores worldwide. Most recently, it launched a two installment collaboration with Gap and has equally collaborated with Reformation, K. Jacques, RMS Beauty, and Library Science, Kaia Gerber and Alyssa Reeder's book club. "Dôen is truly an exceptional brand – seamlessly blending its timeless appeal with product that offers both sophistication and practicality," said Brian Thorne, partner at Silas Capital. "We see tremendous potential to help grow their deeply loyal community by amplifying e-commerce momentum and further scaling the highly productive retail footprint. We are thrilled to partner with Margaret and Katherine at such a pivotal moment in their journey."
Fashion Network
3 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Network
Dôen secures Series A funding from Silas Capital
California-based clothing label Dôen announced on Tuesday the closing of a Series A funding round, led by growth equity firm Silas Capital. The new funding is expected to support the brand's continued retail expansion, the implementation of new operational systems, and enhanced marketing efforts aimed at deepening customer engagement and loyalty. "This has been a long time in the making, as our top priority was finding a partner who aligns with our values and long-term vision for growing Dôen," said Margaret Kleveland, co-founder and CEO of Dôen. "Silas Capital has a strong track record of supporting authentic, organic community building and helping their portfolio companies scale in thoughtful, sustainable ways. We couldn't be more excited for what's ahead for Dôen.' Founded in 2016 by sisters Margaret and Katherine, Dôen launched as a digitally native womenswear brand and has since grown into a full-fledged lifestyle label with offerings across apparel, footwear, accessories, loungewear, and home. The company has built a growing $100 million revenue business with less than $1 million in prior outside investment. With seven brick-and-mortar stores already open, including recent additions in Marin, CA and Nantucket, MA, Dôen is seeing rapid growth in retail, with year-over-year retail sales up 80% and comp store sales climbing 46%, including 65% growth at its Bleecker Street location in New York. E-commerce is also up with 40% growth year-over-year, while wholesale bookings have surged 110% year-to-date. Internationally, Dôen has built a presence through retail partners such as Net-a-Porter, Harrods, Le Bon Marché, Holt Renfrew, and SKP, and is currently stocked in over 150 specialty stores worldwide. Most recently, it launched a two installment collaboration with Gap and has equally collaborated with Reformation, K. Jacques, RMS Beauty, and Library Science, Kaia Gerber and Alyssa Reeder's book club. "Dôen is truly an exceptional brand – seamlessly blending its timeless appeal with product that offers both sophistication and practicality," said Brian Thorne, partner at Silas Capital. "We see tremendous potential to help grow their deeply loyal community by amplifying e-commerce momentum and further scaling the highly productive retail footprint. We are thrilled to partner with Margaret and Katherine at such a pivotal moment in their journey."
Edinburgh Reporter
3 days ago
- Politics
- Edinburgh Reporter
Dame Katherine to receive life peerage
The Prime Minister has just announced that Dame Katherine Grainger is to become a life peer. The government outlined Dame Katherine's success which has led to the peerage being conferred upon her: 'Dame Katherine Grainger is Britain's most decorated female rower and the only female athlete – in any sport – to gain medals in five consecutive Olympic Games. Following her completion of two terms as Chair of UK Sport, Dame Katherine was appointed as Chair of the British Olympic Association. 'Born in Glasgow, Dame Katherine read law at the University of Edinburgh and then obtained a Masters in law from the University of Glasgow and a PhD from King's College London. Dame Katherine began rowing in 1993, winning a silver medal at the Sydney, Athens and Beijing Olympics, before winning a gold medal in London, and a further silver medal in Rio de Janeiro, as well as eight World Championship medals, including six gold medals. 'Dame Katherine is on the board of the Youth Sport Trust and is patron of Netball Scotland, Winning Scotland and the National Coastwatch Institution. She was appointed a DBE in 2017, following previous awards of MBE and CBE. Katherine was previously Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University and is currently the Chancellor of the University of Glasgow and Honorary Colonel of the 215 (Scottish) Multirole Medical Regiment of the British Army. She is also the Honorary President of Scottish Rowing.' Other new cross-bench peers announced today include Sir Tim Barrow, GCMG LVO MBE – lately National Security Adviser. Former Second Permanent Under-Secretary and Political Director at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Dr Simon Case CVO – lately Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service. Former Private Secretary to HRH Prince William, Duke of Cambridge. Former Principal Private Secretary to the Prime Minister, and Dame Sharon White, Lady Chote, DBE – former Chair of the John Lewis Partnership, former Chief Executive of the Ofcom and former Second Permanent Secretary at HM Treasury. A life peerage cannot be inherited. Katherine Grainger & Ruth Davidson appeared at the Edinburgh International Book Festival © 2019 Like this: Like Related
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Katherine Ryan sports £27 high street mascara shoppers praise as 'the best ever'
Comedian Katherine Ryan is currently pregnant with her second child but she's still finding time to share her favourite beauty products - and it seems she's finally found 'the one' when it comes to mascara Katherine Ryan, known for her comedic chops on shows like Would I Lie To You?, seems to be eyeing a side gig as a beauty influencer. The television favourite has been dishing out beauty tips, and her latest endorsement of a high street mascara is turning heads. On TikTok, the comedian, who just announced her fourth pregnancy, shared an impressive before-and-after snapshot of her eyelashes, captioning it: "Am I the only one who puts mascara on by blinking slowly?" Katherine revealed that mascara was one of the beauty staples where she rates high street products above designer brands. The focus of her TikTok was Benefit's They're Real Mascara, which Katherine hailed as "the ONE". She said: "I've seen a lot of mascara reviews on here, and I know I'm going to get in trouble in a minute because it is 7.56 pm and I'm on stage in four minutes, but I'm ready as soon as I get on." She clarified her stance, saying: "I don't have an affiliate link and I'm not selling anything, but I use some designer make-up products but never mascara. For some reason, I think high street ones are better. This is Benefit They're Real." Katherine also mentioned her preference for high street mascaras that "don't flake" and her fondness for mini versions for ease of travel, reports the Mirror. If you're tempted by Katherine's lash transformation, the mini mascara is available for £15 at Selfridges, or take advantage of LookFantastic's current deal offering a full-size They're Real Mascara plus a travel-sized one for £27 (valued at £42). Katherine's TikTok fans are eager to pop the mascara into their virtual baskets after witnessing her lashes adorned with a layer of the product. One asked: "Katherine how the hell are your lashes that long??" Another expressed her fondness for the Benefit product, commenting: "Nothing beats Benefit mascara!", while another added: "I've loved Benefit mascara for the longest time." One more fan enthused: "This is the best mascara ever. I've used it for years. Can't beat it." "I shall NEVER return to my old drug store mascara... Benefit has my heart," a final user declared. The mascara itself boasts a formula designed to elongate and amplify lashes for a faux-lash effect, offering up to 36 hours of wear that resists smudging, transferring, and flaking, as Katherine attests. Yet, some of her followers argue that a £15 mascara – even a mini – doesn't quite fit the high street bill. For those seeking a recommendation under £10, there are plenty of alternatives being suggested. One TikToker recommends Maybelline's Sky High Mascara, currently available on Amazon for £8. Others are vouching for L'Oreal's renowned Telescopic Mascara, which is on sale for £9.59 at present. Beauty deal of the week Looking for last minute gift inspiration for dad ahead of Sunday, June 15. Then don't fret, as we have you covered, as no-one can go wrong with a new bottle of cologne, and we have spotted Versace's The Dreamer for him Eau de Toilette for 67 percent less at Superdrug. Hailed for being "underrated" and "truly unique", a large 100ml bottle of this fragrance has been dropped from £74 to £24, allowing you to make a huge saving of £50 and get in a thoughtful gift. Described as "warm" and "fresh", Versace's Dreamer is an aromatic fragrance that, while belonging to the cologne family, is said to boast a variety of notes that make it suitable for both men and women. The scent opens on vibrant notes of juniper, tarragon, and artemisia, before blending into heart notes of iris, lily and flax flowers to add a touch of softness. It then ends on a comforting base of tobacco blossom and amber, offering a smoky, luxurious finish. The transparent, clear fragrance itself is housed in an opulent glass bottle that has been embossed with the iconic medusa logo, representing the luxury aesthetic of the iconic fashion house. Versace's Dreamer EDT has managed to earn glowing reviews and a 4.6 rating from shoppers, with one saying: "Truly unique and dreamy fragrance. It's a great fragrance but it's underrated. Guys you have to try this one, it's great for all year round." And someone else wrote: "Not to be overlooked. This is a lesser known Versace men's fragrance but oh my it is gorgeous ! Hubby loved it and amazing value for money."
