Every 12 years, India builds this megacity—then tears it down
The Kumbh Mela is the world's largest religious gathering, attracting hundreds of millions of Hindu worshippers. Here's how ...
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How the CCP Co-opted an Ancient Buddhist Monk
The Chinese government venerates Kumarajiva not only for his contributions to Buddhism but also as a symbol of China’s ...
Turkish opposition party delegation meets with Kurdish leader in Iraq as part of PKK peace efforts
A Turkish opposition party delegation has arrived in Iraq’s semiautonomous Kurdish region against the backdrop of peace ...
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Sacred Blooms & Divine Roots: The Spiritual Symbolism of Four Plants in Ancient MENA
By Buthayna El Haggar Throughout history, flowers have held profound symbolic and spiritual significance across cultures. In the ancient Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, certain flowers ...
Turkey says it would reconsider its military presence in Syria if Kurdish militants are eliminated
Turkey’s foreign minister says his country would reconsider its military presence in northeastern Syria if that country’s new leaders eliminate a Kurdish militant group designated as a terrorist ...
Tensions Build in Syria Between New Leaders and Kurdish-Led Militia
The interim government in Damascus has called for a powerful Kurdish-led militia backed by the United States to disarm and ...