Ahou Koutchesfahani, scholar in international relations and Iran expert, analyses the funeral ceremonies for Ali Khamenei as a carefully orchestrated display of power by the Islamic Republic. The regime is seeking to send two messages: to its own population, by showcasing its control and ability to mobilise large crowds, and to the international community, by reinforcing the image of Khamenei as an anti-imperialist figure who stood up to the United States. Through these ceremonies, Tehran is al

Portugal have appointed Jorge Jesus as head coach following their World Cup exit, replacing Roberto Martinez. Backing Cristiano Ronaldo amid criticism, Jesus said the veteran "will never be a problem" and called him "a symbol of Portuguese football." The 71-year-old, who recently coached Ronaldo at Al Nassr, now begins rebuilding Portugal ahead of future international tournaments.

Lamine Yamal's parents, Mounir Nasraoui from Morocco and Sheila Ebana from Equatorial Guinea, both immigrated to Spain and raised Yamal in the greater Barcelona area under modest financial conditions. After separating when Yamal was around three years old, his mother raised him in Rocafonda, Mataró, while working to make ends meet. His name honors two men who helped his family during a period of hardship. Despite his Spanish nationality and international football career with La Roja, Yamal prou

Rabid interest in the World Cup has helped to drive more than $3 billion of wagers on a prediction market backed by Robinhood Markets Inc. and Susquehanna International Group, which launched just a few months ago.

Nasdaq Inc. President Nelson Griggs said SK Hynix Inc.’s blockbuster listing is spurring other international companies to consider the US for either initial public offerings or the sales of American depositary receipts.

<p>AS someone who has practised international law for years, I have come to appreciate how infrequently genuine diplomatic openings appear. Countries often wait decades for such moments, and even fewer manage to convert them into an opportunity. Pakistan is now standing at one of those rare junctures.</p> <p>For decades, Islamabad has been at the receiving end of international opprobrium and has complained that its opinion carries little weight. Recently, Pakistan’s <a href="https://www.dawn.c

Palm Beach International Airport officially became President Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday. The renaming legislation was signed earlier this year by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Trump Force One, owned by The Trump Organisation, was the first aircraft to land. Eric Trump expressed pride in the honor bestowed upon his father. The renaming is part of a broader effort to place Trump's name on public infrastructure.

After wrapping up its first week in theaters, Alia Bhatt's action thriller Alpha has grossed an impressive Rs 79.21 crore globally. Out of this, Rs 56.66 crore came from the Indian box office, while the film garnered Rs 22.55 crore internationally. With a net income of Rs 47.55 crore in India alone, Alpha showcased consistent performance throughout the weekdays, further establishing Alia Bhatt's notable status in the film industry.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi faced disappointment after his dismissal in the fourth T20I match. He scored low scores in his first three international matches. Jofra Archer troubled the young batter with short-pitched bowling. Sooryavanshi came with high expectations after a sensational IPL and U-19 World Cup. India trails England three-nil in the ongoing five-match series.

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