John Esposito transformed how the West understood IslamThe pioneering scholar, who died on July 15, challenged Orientalist orthodoxies and reshaped the study of Islam.
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Read MoreKey takeaways from Donald Trump’s controversial speech on election securityThe president claimed China and 'deep state' actors had deceived US voters, but critics say his claims were misleading.
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Read MoreIsraeli settlers attack Sinjil town in occupied West BankClashes erupted after Israeli settlers attacked the outskirts of the occupied West Bank town of Sinjil.
Read MoreChina rebukes UK over nationalisation of British SteelThe UK has appropriated its last working steelworks following fears its former Chinese owners would shut it down.
Read MoreWhich players are favourites to be FIFA World Cup 2026 award winners?Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are among the biggest stars expected to walk away with at least one individual award.
Read MoreIranian sources say US strikes hit civilian infrastructureIranian social media accounts, and local sources allege that US strikes caused casualties and hit infrastructure.
Read MoreIEA chief warns Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens global energy securityFatih Birol says 'oil security is still a critical issue' and world should be 'worried' if situation does not improve.
Read MoreGoa’s forgotten orchata drink lives on in family kitchensOnce reserved for elite Catholic households, this almond drink survives thanks to Goans preserving tradition.
Read MoreHow three Ivorian firms are competing with global brandsHomegrown firms are gaining ground in Ivory Coast's fuel, finance and cosmetics sectors.
Read More‘Trump Accounts’ are symbolic, not effective at closing wealth gapThe wealth gap is wider than it’s been in three decades.
Read MoreNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets with top Chinese officialThe meeting comes after Xi visited Kim, promising closer diplomatic, law enforcement and military cooperation.
Read MoreFalling debris from intercepted Iranian strikes sparks fires in KuwaitMoment a projectile struck a border area between Kuwait and Iraq, sparking a fire and sending thick smoke into the sky.
Read MoreBrazilian football legend Pele’s World Cup shirt sells for $4.9mThe sale is a record for the Brazilian footballing great, but far from the most expensive piece of sporting memorabilia.
Read MoreIran war live: US carries out strikes on civilian infrastructure in southOfficials report power outages, attack on train station in Bandar, as Iran says Hormuz won't return to pre-war status.
Read MoreVenezuela earthquake: Number of known dead rises to nearly 5,000 victimsThe UN estimates 50,000 are missing, with many more feared dead under the rubble as the focus shifts to rebuilding.
Read MoreVietnamese activist Bao Ngoc places rare national spotlight on GazaActivist Bao Ngoc draws attention to plight of Palestinians in country where protest is tightly controlled.
Read MoreQatar rejects Israeli reports of military action against IranQatar has rejected Israeli media reports claiming the Qataris agreed to participate in military action against Iran.
Read MoreSadiq Khan joins House of Lords as outgoing UK PM names 26 new peersPM Keir Starmer's final honours list also includes campaigners, military leaders and senior civil servants.
Read MoreFormer Italian motorway chief sentenced over bridge collapseThe former CEO of Italy’s main highway operator has been given 12 years in prison.
Read MoreIlhan Omar renews push for US to join ICC amid Trump pressureThe resolution comes days after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged to 'dismantle' the international court.
Read MoreGrand Mosque of Paris celebrates 100-year anniversaryThe Grand Mosque of Paris is celebrating 100 years since its inauguration.
Read MoreFIFA to probe Argentina’s Falklands banner display at World Cup semifinalFIFA says its disciplinary committee will assess match reports and consider relevant circumstances before taking any action.
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