They call it the "Tokyo Underground Cathedral" and the "Tokyo Parthenon" because of its monumentality. But, in reality, it is a fabulous work of engineering to prevent flooding in Japan's main city.

Iran’s regional influence may have declined, but Tehran is adapting, replacing its crumbling proxy network with a new deterrence strategy built on direct engagement, strategic recalibration, and a ...

Qatari virtues and vices are very much in the eye of the beholder. Qatar at Center of Battle for Hearts and Minds originally ...

On May 23, 2025, the U.S. Treasury Department, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced several actions to provide sanctions relief to ...

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Monday for an independent investigation into the deaths of at least 31 ...

With the busy summer travel season underway, TSA is warning travelers about the dangers of using USB chargers at airports.

Following the fall of Syria’s Assad regime, the United States and key allies have recently announced sanctions relief with the stated goal ...

The European Union on Monday said it is preparing “countermeasures” against the United States after the Trump ...

Trading resumed on the Damascus Securities Exchange Monday after a six-month closure, as Syria's new leaders attempt to shore ...

The Damascus Securities Exchange has reopened after a six-month closure, signaling Syria's economic recovery under new ...

Witnesses and international relief workers reported shots being fired at people gathered to receive urgent aid in Gaza. At the same time, activists were planning to deliver more aid despite a blockade ...