Ferdowsi remembered as guardian of Persian language
TEHRAN — The Iranology Foundation hosted a ceremony on Wednesday evening to mark Ferdowsi Day, gathering scholars, cultural experts, and literary enthusiasts to celebrate the enduring legacy of Persian language and literature.
Opulence, business deals and a $400M plane from Qatar: Takeaways from Trump’s Mideast tour
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — President Donald Trump used the first major foreign trip of his second term to outline a vision for restoring global stability that is grounded in pragmatism and...
Qataris search for bodies of Americans killed by Daesh in Syria
Search mission discussed in Qatari trip to US, source says
Daesh beheaded a number of Western hostages
Qatari mission begins before Trump visit to...
Bangladesh’s ex-premier Khaleda Zia returns, adding pressure for elections
DHAKA, Bangladesh — Bangladesh’s ailing former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia returned to the country from London on Tuesday after four months of medical treatment, adding to pressure for its interim leaders...
Pakistan conducts second missile test since renewed India standoff
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan military said on Monday it had conducted a missile test with a range of 120 kilometers (75 miles), the second launch in two days as tensions with India have...
Bangladesh holds mass political rallies in anticipation of first vote since Hasina ouster
Thousands of people gathered for a May Day rally organized by Bangladesh Nationalist Party
Chief of Bangladesh’s interim administration earlier said election could take place end of...
‘Not a commodity’: UN staff rally over deep cuts
Carrying signs reading “We stand for humanity” and “Protect the protectors,” protesters poured into the square in front of the UN European headquarters
“We’re supposed to stand...
Palestinian protest leader detained by US misses son’s birth
Trump’s advisers have accused pro-Palestinian protesters of promoting anti-Semitism and terrorism, charges the activists deny
NEW YORK: Detained pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil missed the birth...
Pope Francis, known for promoting peace, helping refugees, dies at 88
ROME: Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church known for his efforts to promote peace, help for refugees and action on climate change, died Monday, the Vatican said. He was...
Trump’s tough talk might help Liberal Mark Carney win a full term as Canada’s...
TORONTO — Mark Carney’s political career is only months old, and it’s already been a roller-coaster ride. The former central banker appeared destined to become one of Canada’s shortest-serving prime ministers...