Idina Menzel returns to Broadway, new seasons of The White Lotus and Yellowjackets, and SNL’s anniversary celebration.

Shahzia Sikander's work lands at the Cleveland Museum of Art, fortified by South Asia pieces from the museum's collection.

He conquered land across three continents, ruled over states from Egypt to modern-day India, and never lost a battle – before ...

Military reserve forces in the Middle East make up an important component of any army within the region. These units provide additional manpower and capabilities to regular military forces, should the ...

The history of Persian rugs spans over 2,500 years to the Achaemenid Empire, with the Pazyryk carpet (5th century BCE) showcasing their rich heritage.

By VOA Persian FILE - This undated photo of Pakhshan Azizi circulated on social media on July 24, 2024. The Iranian Kurdish civil activist has been sentenced to death.

"Sindhu mere mann ki baat samajhti hai. Is paani mein humara itihas basta hai." These words capture a deep truth about the Sindhu River, known today as the Indus. More than just a body of water, the ...

Human Rights Watch, in its "World Report 2025," warned of the worsening human rights situation in Iran. Citing evidence and reports, the organization highlights intensified repression of women and ...

His extraordinary military successes made him a central figure in literature and art. The Alexander Mosaic ... moment in his campaign against the Persian Empire. The mosaic's intricate ...

The Alexander Mosaic, considered the most important mosaic of the Roman age, is a detailed piece of art measuring 583 by 325 centimeters.

Iran unveiled an underground naval missile base at an undisclosed Gulf location on Saturday, state TV said, two days before the start of US President-elect Donald Trump’s second term in the ...

In 1945, the victorious Allied powers gathered in San Francisco to draft a charter for the United Nations, the foundation of a new global order that would make another world war impossible. The ...