The festivities are expected to last three days, ending with a large party on Saturday.
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Iran holds state funeral for military leaders killed in Israel conflict
Military leaders and nuclear scientists are being buried days after a ceasefire came into effect.
How Indian chef defied odds to win food Oscar and take Tamil cuisine global
Chef Vijay Kumar’s 2025 James Beard win marks a quiet revolution, spotlighting south Indian cuisine globally.
‘I tell my children not to play so we save money on soap’
High inflation and a cost-of-living crisis means many Malawians, like Suzanna Kathumba, face tough choices.
Did a JD Vance meme get tourist banned from the US?
US officials have denied claims that a Norwegian man was sent home because of a meme – but the case has raised international questions.
GHF boss defends Gaza aid operation after hundreds of Palestinians killed near sites
The Hamas-run health ministry says more than 500 Palestinians have been killed since the GHF took over aid distribution.
Trump says he is cutting off trade talks with Canada
Canada had been hoping to secure a trade deal with the US next month to avoid steep tariffs.
Supreme Court ruling expands Trump’s power – and he intends to use it
The US’ top court limited the ability of judges to issue nationwide injunctions, making it easier for Trump to carry out his agenda through executive orders.
Are East African governments uniting to silence dissent?
Cases of repression in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania have fuelled concerns about possible collaboration.
‘We can’t do without these people’: Trump’s migrant crackdown has businesses worried
President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigrants could have serious economic repercussions.