Pundits like Thomas Friedman claimed that Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman was a reformer committed to liberalization. In reality, the Saudi kingdom remains unflinchingly authoritarian, ...

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Discover the hidden gems of Turkey. Immerse yourself in the ancient Greek and Roman sites and explore the iconic landmarks of ...

For over 850 years, the leaning minaret of the Great Mosque of al-Nuri stood as an iconic landmark in the Iraqi city of Mosul ...

The famous leaning minaret of Mosul in northern Iraq has been restored using its original brickwork, years after it was reduced to rubble under Islamic State group rule. The Al-Hadba or "hunchback" ...

Georgetown is a popular city located on the island of Penang, less than a mile off Malaysia’s west coast. Although it’s ...

In 2014, the IS terrorist group took control of the Iraqi city of Mosul, systematically destroying its many cultural ...

The enduringly popular colour has been splashed across churches, mosques, shop fronts and even homes while some cities, like ...

In our modern world, moving at such an ultra-fast pace, it can feel like our cities are getting stripped of their history and ...

Salwan Momika’s 2023 burning of Islam’s holy book drew ire in the Muslim world. He was killed just before he was set to ...

Hagia Sophia, an architectural marvel and a symbol of Istanbul’s rich history, stands as a testament to the city’s diverse cultural heritage. Originally built as a cathedral in the 6th century, it has ...

US President Donald Trump told reporters Saturday that he was considering a plan to "just clean out" Gaza by calling on Jordan and Egypt to take an unspecified number of people living in the ...