Khalil Hariri, an archaeology expert who worked at Palmyra’s museum, tells Josephine McDermott about his passion for its history and the personal price he has paid for the daring rescue.

When the Foundation Stone sees the Kaab’a approaching, it shall cry out, “Peace be to the great guest”. (Zev Vilnay, Legends of Jerusalem) The Muslim Kaab’a in Mecca was a very ancient ruined holy ...

The International Islamic Arts Fair, organized by the Türkiye's Directorate of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) and the Türkiye ...

The new government has pledged to unify Syria after overthrowing the Assad dictatorship. One of its biggest challenges is ...

Many heroic Hindu rulers have had a rebirth of sorts. Folk tales are being dusted off and they’re now celebrated as cultural ...

The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), its armed wing the New People’s Army (NPA), and its front the National ...

Talks between Iran and America about the Islamic Republic’s nuclear programme are entering their fourth round. The ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit isn’t just about bilateral progress; it is a signal to the world that India and Saudi Arabia are ready to co-create the future ...

The Bab al-Rahma is an ancient Muslim cemetery that has been an endowment property for more than 1,400 years. It contains numerous graves of notable companions of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad.

Every May 1st, International Workers' Day is celebrated globally to honor the workforce. In many regions, this occasion is an ...