It's widely considered one of the cradles of civilisation. But a new study has revealed that people living in ancient Egypt ...

Maao said that in the Yazidi story, God rewarded this angel (which they believe was a spirit called Melek Tawûs) for his ...

A new generation of artists, collectors and educators is tapping into the country’s desire to create and experience art ...

Ashty Bahro, who founded the Christian group in 2007, has never received USAID or UN funding. But this would not be a problem ...

In the historic city of Kirkuk, Iraq, a unique cafe called Urfa Sıra Geceleri (Urfa Sıra Nights) has opened its doors, ...

Türkiye's Culture and Tourism Ministry returned six cuneiform clay tablets Monday to Iraqi authorities within the scope of ...

As Iran was a constitutional monarchy before the revolution, theocratic elements were effectively grafted on top of the ...

The Middle East Institute (MEI) is honored to welcome Dr. Barham A. Salih, former President of the Republic of Iraq, as its ...

By plane, motorbike, camper van and even on bicycles, tourists are beginning to discover Afghanistan, with solo travelers and ...

The Islamic Republic has a history of targeting minority ethnic groups, especially the Kurds, when it feels threatened.

Iranian Kurdish dissidents have been watching from abroad for signs that the government in Tehran might falter after the ...

When the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) announced last month that it would disband and end its decades-long ...