Indonesia was ruled by Hindu kings for centuries then how did it become world’s largest Muslim country? Explained here
The relations between India and Indonesia are thousands of years old. Indonesia has the world’s largest Muslim population, ...
What Did the World Learn From Syria?
For more than a decade, Mr. al-Assad remained in power, employing vicious means to do so while enjoying an obscene amount of ...
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Inside Saydnaya: Tales of survival and horror in Syria’s notorious prison
Amid the torture and inhumanity of Saydnaya, stories of survival and unbroken spirit offer powerful testimony to the human ...
Once off-limits to Syrians, Assad's former summer residence now attracts tourists
The summer home of ousted leader Bashar al-Assad was once off-limits to ordinary Syrians. Now people are lining up to visit ...
Pentagon is pulled into politics as leader who promised to prioritize ‘warrior culture’ takes charge
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said that he and President Donald Trump want to “bring the warrior culture back to the ...
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'Now is the time to build the country': Meet the Syrian artists shaping the future of a new Syria
As Syria breaks free from dictatorship, its artists, both in the diaspora and those returning, capture the struggle, hope, ...
The brutal reality of gladiators in Roman Britain
Headless skeletons, feral bears and female fighters – a new British Museum show revolutionises our understanding of life in ...
As Syria ponders a democratic future: 5 lessons from the Arab Spring
While it’s unclear what exact political path Syria will take, the dilemmas the country faces are similar to the experiences ...
A French Cartoonist Draws a Window Into the Middle East
Riad Sattouf’s saga of his parents’ failed bicultural marriage, with its harsh depiction of life in rural Syria, has become a ...
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Young Syrians’ Hope for a Future Beyond War
Assad’s decades-long rule after December’s lightning rebel offensive has left a sense of cautious hope among Syria’s youth.
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Syria at a crossroads: SEMA’s vision for rebuilding healthcare and supporting older people
The Syrian Expatriates Medical Association (SEMA) has been a lifeline since 2011, providing critical healthcare during years ...
Iraqi lawmakers pass a bill that critics say legalizes child marriage
Iraq’s parliament passed three divisive laws Tuesday, including amendments to the country’s personal status law that opponents say would in effect legalize child marriage.