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Mohamed Salah's transfer to Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor has ignited commercial interest across Cairo's historic Khan el-Khalili bazaar, where retailers report rapid sales of his claret-and-blue jersey just weeks after his signing. The phenomenon underscores Salah's role as a cultural bridge between Egypt and Turkey.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has praised filmmaker Christopher Nolan for rekindling global interest in Ancient Greece through his blockbuster film, which has already grossed US$640 million worldwide.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul entertained Chinese Premier Li Qiang with a Teresa Teng performance at a Beijing lunch, exemplifying his unconventional approach to regional diplomacy through music.