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File photo: Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei waves during a meeting with students on November 2, 2024 in Tehran, Iran. Office of the Supreme Leader of Iran | via ReutersKhamenei’s death in a joint US-Israeli airstrike has forced Iran’s leadership into an urgent process to select a new supreme leader.Under Iran’s constitution, the supreme leader is appointed by the Council of Experts, an 88-member body of clerics elected by the people every eight years. Candidates for Congress are first vetted by the Guardian Council, which strictly controls who can run. When a vacancy occurs in a position, a parliament is…
In less than two months, US President Donald Trump has removed two of Beijing’s closest allies, threatening China’s oil supplies in the process. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was detained by the United States in January. Now, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has passed away. These two military actions not only deprived China of strategic partners in South America and the Middle East, but also attacked something far more important to China: oil. Both countries supply most of their crude oil to China, according to data analysis firm Kpler. More than half of Venezuela’s oil exports and nearly all of the…
Fifteen-year-old Mitchell Rowley completed a nine-darter on the JDC Advanced Tour after recently becoming the youngest player to be crowned WDF World No. 1.The teenager, considered to be darts’ hottest young sensation since Luke Littler, averaged 103 points in his first match of the day and used a perfect foot to defeat Ethan Howden 4-1 to win the event. Lowry won both the WDF circuit’s silver-ranked events, the Slovak Open and the Slovak Masters, last weekend, securing him No. 1 in the world rankings after winning the Scottish Classic title earlier this season. Twitter This content is provided by Twittercookies…
In the final round of the Florida Cognizant Classic, Shane Lowry made two double bogeys on the 16th and 17th, losing a three-shot lead and handing the title to Nico Echavarria.Lowry, who shot a bogey-free 63 on Saturday to take the lead for the night, had four birdies in the first 13 holes and an eagle on the 10th hole to stay in a dominant position. However, the Irishman suffered back-to-back double bogeys on the par-4 16th and par-3 17th, both of which caused his tee shot to drift far to the right and fall into the water. This instantly…
March 1, 2026 Smoke rises from a reported explosion in Tehran after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei was killed in a major attack by the United States and Israel the day before. This triggered a new wave of retaliatory missile attacks from Iran. Mouji | AFP | Getty ImagesLONDON — European stock markets are expected to start the new trading week in solid negative territory as global markets fall after the United States and Israel launched widespread attacks against Iran over the weekend.british FTSE The index opened 0.6% lower, with Germany’s dachshund 1.5% down, France CAC40 1.4% decrease in Italy…
Iranians woke up Sunday for the first time in decades without Ayatollah Khamenei as supreme leader after he was killed in a U.S. and Israeli attack, a significant change in the country’s history. People across the capital and beyond are grappling with conflicting emotions as the Iranian government vows revenge for Khamenei’s death and Israel continues its attacks on Iran. While Khamenei’s killing – for many a symbol of brutal repression and economic mismanagement – sparked celebrations everywhere Saturday night, other Iranians expressed anxiety about what happens next, the impact of US intervention and escalating regional wars. “For now we…
Manager Gary Neville believes Arsenal can still beat Manchester City to the Premier League crown, but warned Gunners fans they face “10 weeks of agony” on the road to their first title in 22 years.Mikel Arteta’s side regained a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 win over Chelsea on Super Sunday, after Man City beat Leeds 24 hours earlier. Since a heavy two-goal defeat at the hands of bottom-placed Wolves, the Gunners have managed to survive back-to-back London derbies to keep City level, but Pep Guardiola’s side have a game in hand that could…
Iranian security chief Ali Larijani refuses to talk with US, blames Trump for chaosIranian Security Chief Ali Larijani attends a ceremony by the Lebanese Shi’ite movement Hezbollah to mark the first anniversary of Israel’s assassination of longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah in the southern suburbs of Beirut on September 27, 2025. Anwar Amro | AFP | Getty ImagesIranian Security Chief Ali Larijani said Iran has no plans to negotiate with the United States.”We will not negotiate with the US,” a former adviser to the late supreme leader said in a post on X, denying reports that the US was seeking to…
People demonstrate outside the Westwood Federal Building in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles on June 22, 2025. Protest against US and Israeli attacks on Iran, ICE raids on immigrants, and support for Palestinians.Bingguan | AFP | Getty ImagesThe U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran has extended into a third day, with both sides emphasizing sharper responses in coming days and deepening fears of a broader war that could shake the global economy.where things standThe United States and Israel launched a major offensive against Iran on Saturday, killing the Islamic State’s supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei and provoking retaliatory attacks by the Iranian…
Defiant Danny Rolle believes Rangers are not out of contention for the Scottish Premiership title, but Sky Sports’ Chris Boyd is currently backing Hearts for top spot. Rangers blew a two-goal lead in the derby against rivals Celtic on Sunday to draw 2-2, leaving them six points behind leaders Hearts with nine games remaining, but Celtic’s comeback meant they were eight points clear with one game in hand. Rolle’s side have won just three of their last six league games, stalling their title challenge, but the Rangers head coach believes his side are not out of the woods yet. Use…