It’s Day 1 of the Supreme Leader’s Funeral, and Allies Gather in Iran
Foreign dignitaries paid their respects to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday as days of ceremonies got underway.
International Relations
Tibetan Man Dies After Self-Immolation Protest in New York
Lobga Rangzen, a 52-year-old resident of Queens, died after the self-immolation. He said Beijing’s policies were “destroying the Tibetan people.”
U.K. Lawmakers Demand Deportation of ‘Grooming Gang’ Leader
Shabir Ahmed was handed a lengthy prison sentence in 2012 for his ties to a sexual exploitation ring.
As Ukraine War Escalates, Witkoff and Kushner Are Focused on Iran
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are pivotal players at a moment when the posts of U.S. ambassador to Moscow and Kyiv are both vacant.
Four Reasons Crimea Has Become Crucial in the Ukraine War
Escalating drone strikes, fuel shortages and power cuts in the region Russia annexed are among the factors turning up the heat on President Vladimir V. Putin.
India’s Modi Deepens Ties With Japan in ‘Uncertain Times’
The prime minister met with his counterpart, Sanae Takaichi of Japan, and signed agreements covering artificial intelligence, energy and security.
U.S. Hopes for Investment in Iran Would Break With Decades of History
Senior U.S. officials have said Iran would be richly rewarded for changing its stance on the United States. Iran’s leaders have rejected such a bargain in the past.
Kyiv Takes Shelter From Overnight Strikes by Russia
Residents of the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv came prepared to spend the night underground as Russia fired attack drones and ballistic missiles.
U.S. Restarts Shipments of Dollars to Iraq, Pausing Pressure
The Trump administration had halted the deliveries as part of its efforts to pressure the Baghdad government to distance itself from Iran.
Aid Workers in Venezuela Fear Disease Outbreaks After Twin Quakes
Health care workers worry that illnesses like cholera could spread in areas where clean water was already in short supply, and last week’s earthquakes destroyed water systems.