Iran's nuclear obsession can be explained through three key facts: deterrence failure, religious incentives for apocalyptic ...

Archaeologists have discovered the ruins of a large medieval cathedral in the subterranean citadel of Old Dongola, once the ...

The Dome of the Rock, an architectural masterpiece and Islam’s third most sacred site, is revealing its secrets to scholars who were granted groundbreaking access.

Cameron Mumford came to Jerusalem on a solo Catholic pilgrimage to retrace the steps of Christ. By the end of his journey, he ...

Welcome to our live blog bringing you the latest developments from West Asia. Stay updated on key shifts in regional ...

With the world feeling more volatile than ever, especially after the most recent turmoil in the Middle East, itchy-footed travellers could be forgiven for cooling their heels untill things calm down.

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Some have eventually — and painfully — evolved into actual peace arrangements, such as the negotiated settlement between Egypt and Israel via the Camp ... of a monumental struggle between the Catholic ...

Marshall Islands locals watched radioactive coral fall from the sky for hours after the US’s bomb tests, 71 years ago. Now ...

In addition to exhibitions, children’s activities and guided tours, Scandinavia’s best-preserved Renaissance castle also features special events like an exhibition of ancient Egyptian artefacts ...

Toulouse is known as La Ville Rose, the pink city, due to the warming pink bricks used in many of its buildings.

Head of the Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church Pope Tawadros II said he hopes talks between Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia about the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) go well, as he received a ...