Even as Putin shields Assad, Syria’s Sharaa seeks to 'redefine' Moscow ties Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in Moscow in a visit overshadowed by the presence of ousted President Bashar al-Assad in Russia and Moscow’s attempts to maintain its military presence in Syria. Syria
Culture ‘Divine Egypt’ brings ancient gods to life at New York’s Met The Metropolitan Museum of Art's new exhibition on ancient Egypt features nearly 100 pieces from international institutions and focuses on the iconography identifying deities. Egypt
Defy or engage? Trump’s call for dialogue divides Iran’s political landscape The Iranian leadership blasted Donald Trump's call for dialogue as "hypocritical," but Reformist voices in the country argue that the overture could offer a rare chance to break the country's deepening diplomatic isolation. Iran
