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Israel discovers 2,500-year-old inscription of Persian king, Darius the Great
A rare 2,500-year-old inscription, bearing the name of the Persian king Darius the Great, was found…
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Iranian forces have been harassing this British warship almost daily in the Persian Gulf
The Iranians have repeatedly mocked the Type 23 frigate for failing to save the Stena Impero, which…
Ryan Pickrell
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The relevance of brand colors are redundant, it’s all about differentiation
What do Volkswagen, Volvo, Tata, Ford and GM have in common?
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Mattis and Tillerson are trying to sooth a crisis in the Persian Gulf, but Trump keeps picking on a US ally
"We were with the king, King Salman of Saudi Arabia, and as you know through Saudi Arabia, Qatar, a…
Christopher Woody
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Obama speaks at a summit with Persian Gulf leaders that's off to a shaky start
Noting it's a time of "extraordinary challenges" in the region, Obama said that the US would potent…
Natasha Bertrand,Armin Rosen
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The US is struggling to reassure allies that 'America isn't going to hand the house keys of the Persian Gulf' to Iran
The US could always just decide to completely turn its back on a number of longstanding alliances, …
Armin Rosen
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King Abdullah's Successful Reign Raises Troubling Questions About The Middle East's Future
He wasn't a reformer, but his conservatism allowed him to solidify a remarkably durable regional or…
Armin Rosen
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Archaeologists in Israel left red-faced after it transpired that a unique 'ancient' inscription was carved last summer
The pottery found in Tel Lachish National Park in southern Israel was initially hailed as a signifi…
Isobel van Hagen
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From Alexander to Napoleon, Gaza's cycles of death, destruction - and revival
For the last three-quarters of a century, it has led a sordid existence under the authority of eith…
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How Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman went from pariah to pragmatic diplomat
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has shaken off his "pariah" status and is modernizing Saudi …
Polly Thompson
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Saffron (Kesar): The golden elixir of flavor and wellness
In the world of spices, Saffron, also known as Kesar, holds an esteemed position as the "king of sp…
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2,300-year-old 'golden boy' mummy was found with 49 amulets, including a gold tongue to let him speak with the gods
The amulets, made from gold and semi-precious stones, were meant to protect the boy, who was about …
Marianne Guenot
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Saudi Arabia and the UAE are battling to become the Middle East's economic superpower
The rivalry between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates has deep roots, and the relationship …
Hasan Chowdhury
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US Jewish groups urge those celebrating Purim not to wear offensive blackface or costumes that might stereotype minority groups
Following an incident in New Jersey last year, six US Jewish groups have urged those celebrating Pu…
Joshua Zitser
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Largest-ever stash of mummy-embalming tools found in Egypt, may have been for lavish funeral 2,600 years ago
The discovery in Absuir, Egypt, is vast in its scale and could unpick some of the many mysteries of…
Marianne Guenot
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A viral TikTok resurfaced a fake mummy scandal linked to an unsolved murder case
A TikTok from true crime account @mysteryteaminc resurfaced a case from the 2000s in which a forged…
Palmer Haasch
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Wall Street Bets, the Reddit forum that coordinated the massive surge in GameStop's stock, is defiant even as the price crashes
GameStop shares topped out at $483 last Thursday, but it has since crashed, falling 67% on Tuesday …
Bill Bostock
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Biden needs to remember what kind of friend Saudi Arabia really is
Opinion: As president, Biden should keep in mind that Saudi Arabia needs the US more than the US ne…
Daniel DePetris, Defense Priorities
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The world has changed, and now Biden needs to change how the US deals with Saudi Arabia
Opinion: The world has changed since the Cold War, and the US-Saudi relationship needs to change to…
Daniel DePetris, Defense Priorities
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The fascinating history of chess, from attempts to ban the game to the rise of supercomputers
The queen piece didn't emerge until the 15th century, and some Catholic church leaders once tried t…