The agreement marked a major victory for Damascus in its quest to unify the country, as violent unrest continues to grip ...

One of the crucial elements WOMAD has going for it is the open-minded audience, which mixes people of all ages, often attending as a family. Their tastes may be broad, but the vibe of the festival ...

Israeli fire has killed eight people in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours even as a fragile ceasefire with Hamas has ...

This underscores the strong demand for Sri Lankan tea in the region. Tea holds a significant place in Kurdish culture and daily life. In the Kurdistan Region, annual tea consumption ranges between ...

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Turkey is still bombing armed Kurdish insurgents in Iraq and Syria, even after their leader urged them to lay down their arms and disband, and their group declared a cease-fire. By Ben Hubbard and ...

Turkey’s top diplomat, defense minister and intelligence chief paid a sudden visit to Damascus. The visit Thursday comes days ...

seeks to overcome the deep-rooted religious and ethnic divisions that have historically kept these Kurdish communities apart. Click here for the full story in Kurdish.