In 1964, Pantheon Books invited J.R.R. Tolkien (January 3, 1892–September 2, 1973) to write an introduction to George MacDonald’s The Golden Key, which he had praised in Tree and …
A delegation of US officials and business leaders have arrived in Syria in a bid to deepen Washington's economic ties with Damascus. The US Chamber of Commerce delegation, compris…
PUK President Bafel Jalal Talabani held talks in Tehran with senior Iranian officials as regional tensions continue to shape the political and security environm
Information obtained by Channel8 shows Germany has welcomed continued efforts to unify and professionalize the Peshmerga forces under the authority of the Minis
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has once again urged Russia and Ukraine not to attack civilian vessels and disrupt maritime security in the Black Sea following a surge in inc…
The leaves are changing, and so is the footwear. The names on the books are getting bigger. There is, some might say, a crispness. Yes, it’s time for Literary Hub’s annual Ultimat…
Relations between Türkiye and the United Kingdom are “very strong and growing stronger,” London’s new ambassador to Ankara said on Sept. 15, noting that she has maintained her tie…
Tehran and Beijing explore diplomatic paths amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States.
It can gain leverage over the region without engaging in military overreach. China’s diplomatic calendar this year reflects its growing international weight. A succession of promi…
The Kremlin has hailed an "energy ceasefire" proposed by US President Trump, but has criticized a French initiative to share its nuclear deterrent. Meanwhile, hostilities have con…
After struggling for attention in recent years, New York Fashion Week – which wraps up on Tuesday – is garnering global headlines, albeit for reasons good and bad. On Sunday, an a…
Comedies about dead dads, childless couples, and horny Brits premiered at TIFF this year.