Will Iran’s New Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, Attend His Father’s Funeral?
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since March, after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in an Israeli strike.
When Iran Last Buried a Supreme Leader, There Was Chaos
When Iran Last Buried a Supreme Leader, There Was Chaos
AI romance scam impersonating Dubai prince ensnares victims
Maria falls victim to online romance scam after being tricked by sophisticated AI deepfake of prince AI technology has enabled ‘fake Dubai prince’ scams. PHOTO: AFP The case illustrates how fraudsters posing as the real-life crown prince of Dubai ensnare victims by cultivating online relationships before swindling them out of money, with researchers tracing some … Read more
New Zealand edge France 34-32
CHRISTCHURCH: Cam Roigard and Will Jordan scored twice each as New Zealand held on to edge an under-strength France 34-32 in a nine-try thriller in Christchurch on Saturday to open the inaugural Nations Championship. It was the All Blacks’ first Test under new coach Dave Rennie and he saw France, who scored four tries, run … Read more
UK, Italy and Japan seal $6.1 billion deal for next-generation fighter jet
British government hails agreement as ‘key milestone’ in developing combat aircraft slated to enter service in 2035 The United Kingdom, Italy and Japan signed a £4.6 billion ($6.1 billion) contract to advance the development of a next-generation stealth fighter jet. The deal marked “a key milestone” for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), which aimed to produce … Read more
Trump’s Travel Crackdown Has a Winner: Mexican Tourism
While critics question just how much the World Cup will benefit tourism long term, Mexican officials believe it can help boost the country to fifth most visited in the world.
Ebola cases in DR Congo jump to over 1,500, death toll rises to 473
Health authorities report 213 recoveries since outbreak in May, while 628 patients remain under care A health worker in full personal protective equipment (PPE) disinfects an area while preparing for the burial of suspected Ebola victims at the Kigonze displaced persons camp in Bunia, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, on June 18, 2026, one month … Read more
PSX remains bullish with 851-point rise
[ KARACHI: The KSE-100 index maintained its bullish momentum on Friday, surging by a little over 850 points to close above 185,370, pushing its weekly gains to 3.2%. Strong performances in banking and oil & gas stocks, alongside positive macroeconomic cues including expectations of lower oil prices and the upcoming policy developments, lifted investor sentiment. … Read more
Catherine Laga’aia, ‘Moana’ Star, on the Funniest Podcast Episode Ever
“I would just watch it, replay it, watch it, replay it,” the “Moana” star said.
Colombia overcome Ghana to reach last 16
KANSAS CITY: Wasteful Colombia saw off toothless Ghana 1-0 on Friday to become the final team to qualify for the World Cup last 16. The South Americans dominated the game at Arrowhead Stadium and had eight shots on target but ended up with just Jhon Arias’s early goal to show for their superiority. Now they … Read more