World
Why Team Iran Is in a Tough Spot at the World Cup
At its first game in Los Angeles, the men’s national team drew spectators who weren’t coming for the soccer, but rather
Sports
Iran v Iran in the stands as politics and football intertwine
The Iranian team may want to unite people but what the game with New Zealand revealed is just how divided many Iranians
World
Iranian-Americans protest against Iran team at World Cup
The BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil was outside the Iran v New Zealand opening round match as protesters called for an end to Tehra
World
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Sign Preliminary Deal, but Its Terms Remain Secret
President Trump and Iran’s lead negotiator have signed an agreement that was expected to open the Strait of Hormuz. But
World
Naval Mines Could Still Stymie Gulf Shipping After War
The U.S. Navy will be deploying a new generation of drone-based countermeasures to search the sea floor and surface for
Gaming
Bitcoin rises after Bank of Japan hikes interest rates to a 31-year high
The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 1%, the highest level since 1995.
World
Australia’s Former Electricity Substations Are Being Turned Into Homes
In a country where the housing market is squeezed, decommissioned electrical substations are in demand as refurbished re
World
Sweden votes to back laws reinforcing its immigration crackdown
So-called ‘good behaviour’ legislation fiercely criticised by opposition politicians and rights groups Sweden’s parliame
World
From tents to trebles: Edinburgh book festival to set author’s words to music
Works of Ali Smith, Kathleen Jamie and more to feature in celebration of literature’s interplay with other art forms, sa
Finance
The Two Clear Winners Are Iran and Markets
The deal hasn’t had much impact as yet on central banks and rate decisions.
Finance
Bank of Japan Hike Shows Inflation Worries, Strategists Say
Bank of Japan’s decision to raise rates on Tuesday in a widely expected move reflected the central bank’s concerns about
Finance
Vietnam Stocks See Biggest Foreign Inflows in Nearly Six Years
Vietnamese shares saw the biggest daily foreign inflows in nearly six years, in a sign of renewed global investor intere