Weekly Blitz5h
The fragile alliances behind Bashar Assad’s downfall
The story of Bashar Assad’s rise and subsequent downfall is deeply intertwined with the alliances he inherited and the decisions he made regarding them. Unlike his father, Hafez Assad, whose ...
How Israel could obliterate Iran's nuclear sites: With Hamas and Hezbollah smashed and Assad driven out of Syria, they've never had a better chance to act... this is how …
For Iran, decades of work and billions of dollars of nuclear equipment and research could be no more, writes David ...
Revealed: The world's 15 most stunning train rides (and three you should probably avoid) by an author who has been on hundreds of rail adventures across the globe
I've been on hundreds of trains across the globe and have written six books on train travel. Here are the world's BEST rides… ...
Oil prices in 2025: Will geopolitical shocks or emerging markets tip the scales?
Oil prices began 2025 on a cautiously optimistic note as Brent crude rose to $75.29 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate ...
The Eastern Herald16h
US moves toward reckless military action against Iran’s nuclear ambitions amid international criticism
President Joe Biden and his national security team discussed potential military options to hit Iran's nuclear facilities ...
Public Radio International19h
Fueled by climate change, lichen attack Iran’s Persepolis
An effort is underway to try and save the elaborate stone carvings and structures at Persepolis in Iran. Climate change and industrialization have hastened the process of lichen taking over the ...
Iran artist's vision for culture hub enlivens rustic district
In the winding alleys of southern Iran, artist Adel Yazdi has taken it upon himself to turn his rustic old neighbourhood into ...