Khamenei’s Burial Was Delayed, Breaking With Islamic Custom

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s remains were preserved for months, according to Iran’s government. Some Islamic scholars say it was a political and security calculation.

Sites That Report Venezuela’s Missing Rise Far From Quake Zone

Despite problems like duplicate submissions, tallies gathered by the websites have been cited by news organizations and critics of the Venezuelan government’s disaster response.

The Iranian authorities go all out to stage an elaborate weeklong spectacle.


Fatigue, Tension, Joy: England Pulls a World Cup All-Nighter

The game against Mexico started at 2 a.m. in Britain. Pubs were allowed to stay open unusually late for fans to share the drama together.

Khamenei’s funeral draws mourners from across Iran’s regional network

From Lebanon to cities across Pakistan, gatherings and marches are expected to show his reach.

As Mourners for Khamenei Descend on Tehran, Many Residents Take Flight

Some residents have escaped the city and posted photos of their getaways on social media — a reminder that not all Iranians are mourning the death of Ayatollah Khamenei.

As Mourners for Khamenei Descend on Tehran, Many Residents Take Flight

Some residents have escaped the city and posted photos of their getaways on social media — a reminder that not all Iranians are mourning the death of Ayatollah Khamenei.

Belgium Expresses Shock After FIFA Lifts U.S. Player’s Suspension

The American striker Folarin Balogun is eligible to play in a World Cup match against Belgium on Monday night after soccer officials reversed his one-game ban.

Ukraine Rewrote Air Defense Tactics. Against Russia, It’s Still Not Enough.

Ukraine has changed how militaries use Patriot systems. But recent attacks prove that clever adaptations cannot overcome a shortage of interceptors.

NATO Leaders Are Meeting This Week. Here’s What to Know.

As member states gather in Turkey, here’s a guide to the summit, and the decades-old alliance.