The Israeli attack sent shock waves through Persian Gulf capitals courted by Israel as potential allies. There are also nations that have long regarded the US as their main security guarantor and have ...

Amelia Dhuga is a writer based in Tunis. She also writes news and features for Istanbul, Beirut, and London publications. Sekanjabin is a traditional Persian syrup made from vinegar, honey or sugar, ...

Pet owners are being warned to be vigilant with pet medicines after one counterfeit flea treatment almost killed a beloved cat. Alan Wall thought he was using the same brand he had for years to ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. On a moonlit night, music floated through the ruins of Persepolis as Iranian officials, diplomats and locals ...

Two U.S. maritime surveillance planes and two helicopters linked to the USS Nimitz were tracked flying over the Strait of Hormuz Thursday, signaling the carrier's presence as it sailed close to Iran.

Once again, lawmakers are trying to claw back their responsibility under the Constitution to declare war. On Wednesday, the House passed legislation that would repeal two authorizations for use of ...

Gulf leaders on Monday said they would convene the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) joint defence body for a meeting, after Qatar called for a "concrete" response to Israel's attack on Doha last week.

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People who celebrate the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk should be held accountable, US Vice-President JD Vance has said. "Call them out, and hell, call their employer," Vance said as ...

Atlanta has long had its share of Persian restaurants, beloved for their rice dishes, flatbreads, platters of herbs and cheese, kebabs and roasted meats. Stephen Kaplan remembers growing up in Sandy ...

Beloved in Persian kitchens but still a hidden gem elsewhere, dried barberries bring tang, color, and history to every dish. Bright and tangy, dried barberries are an essential ingredient in Persian ...