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Go and Experience Turkish Kurdistan, the Crossroads of Tolerance in Eastern Turkey
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Go and Experience Turkish Kurdistan, the Crossroads of Tolerance in Eastern Turkey

May 4, 2026May 3, 2026

From the prophecies of Sanliurfa to the stunning Lake Van, Turkish Kurdistan is like visiting a country in and…

At the Foot of the Poetissima and his Dervishes
Travel Dispatches

At the Foot of the Poetissima and his Dervishes

April 27, 2026

My trip began in Konya, where I was surprised to discover that here lay the body of one Jelal…

Surge in What Appears to Be Blowback Terrorism Against the US Since Attacking Iran
War

Surge in What Appears to Be Blowback Terrorism Against the US Since Attacking Iran

March 11, 2026

At just day 12 of the US-Israeli war against the Islamic Republic of Iran, there have been 4 violent…

Ghadames Removed from UNESCO World Heritage Danger List — “The Pearl of the Desert” Restored
Travel

Ghadames Removed from UNESCO World Heritage Danger List — “The Pearl of the Desert” Restored

July 21, 2025August 1, 2025

The Old Town of Ghadamès, one of the oldest pre-Islamic cities in North Africa, is known affectionately as “the…

New Syria Constitution Consolidates Total Power, Rejected by Country’s Religious and Ethnic Minorities
World News

New Syria Constitution Consolidates Total Power, Rejected by Country’s Religious and Ethnic Minorities

March 17, 2025

On March 13th, Syria’s new ruler the former al-Qaeda member and terrorist leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, signed into law the…

Al-Qaeda Regime in Syria Introduce Sweeping Religious Censorship to School Curriculums
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Al-Qaeda Regime in Syria Introduce Sweeping Religious Censorship to School Curriculums

January 3, 2025

Syria’s new de facto al-Qaeda leadership has introduced strict religious doctrine into the once “famously secular” Syrian Arab Republic…

Taliban Government Welcome Reopening of Saudi Arabian Embassy in Kabul
World News

Taliban Government Welcome Reopening of Saudi Arabian Embassy in Kabul

December 26, 2024

The Taliban-controlled government in Kabul has welcomed an announcement by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that it would be…

Lucknow in a Day—According to World at Large
Travel

Lucknow in a Day—According to World at Large

May 27, 2024June 3, 2024

Located on the major highways linking the capital of New Delhi to the tourist centers of Varanasi and Agra,…

Date Palms Built the Modern Adventure Captial of the Tunisian Sahara
ArchivesTravel

Date Palms Built the Modern Adventure Captial of the Tunisian Sahara

January 4, 2023June 30, 2023

Tozeur, a city in the south of Tunisia is probably one of the most unique to be found anywhere…

Ever Been to Tunisia?
ArchivesTravel Dispatches

Ever Been to Tunisia?

November 8, 2022June 30, 2023

On certain occasions, one simply must visit a country which one has no knowledge of. Scrolling through plane tickets…

Rissani: The Little-Known City of Kings, Dates, and Caravans in the Moroccan Sahara
ArchivesTravel

Rissani: The Little-Known City of Kings, Dates, and Caravans in the Moroccan Sahara

May 5, 2022July 5, 2023

Go to a bus station in Fes after dark. Tell them you want to go to Rissani, and then…


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Iran War Reaches Critical Juncture in May

Suzanne Latre April 28, 2026

Nearly two months after the outbreak of war between the United States and Iran, the conflict is entering a…

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EU Citizens Gather 1 Million Signatures for Referendum to Repeal Israel’s European Relations

Andy Corbley April 19, 2026

It’s been reported to be the fastest that any petition to the European Commission has gathered 1 million signatures,…

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750 US Troops Injured or Killed since October 2023 – Investigation

Andy Corbley April 3, 2026

Investigative news outlet The Intercept has reported that the Pentagon and US Central Command (CENTCOM) are engaged in a “casualty cover-up”…

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