Western sanctions imperil ancient trade in Persian carpets
Exports reach lowest levels on record, putting craft of weaving fine rugs at risk...
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Exports reach lowest levels on record, putting craft of weaving fine rugs at risk...
A unique wedding ritual among China’s Bao’an ethnic group known as “flogging the father-in-law” sees the family of the groom symbolically whip the bride’s father 20 times. As he endures his “punishmen...
More and more Middle Eastern women thrive as comedians. Could their success on stage, in the film industry, at comedy festivals and on social media foster empowerment for the next generation of girls?...
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2026 is here, and comic book fans have a whole year’s worth of exciting new stories to look forward to. Marvel will be ushering in a new era for the X-Men line and building to what looks to be one of ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Donald Trump hosts Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025 in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C. Bin Salman was set for a visi...
A family gathers around the Christmas tree while a young girl opens her present. Mike Kurtz/Getty Images Families have long decked out their homes for the holidays. Some decorations, such as tinsel, r...
Koury Angelo/Bravo; Roy Rochlin/Getty Images; Swig Drinks; Alyssa Powell/BI In 2025, Mormonism was at the center of mainstream popular culture. Reality shows, along with brands like Swig and Crumbl, h...
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đź“‹ Key Facts âś“ Croatia's capital aims to host Europe's best Christmas market. âś“ Festive events help put cities on the map. ...