West Asia is home to nearly 6 per cent of the world's population but has access to less than 1 per cent of the world’s renewable freshwater resources ...

He conquered land across three continents, ruled over states from Egypt to modern-day India, and never lost a battle – before ...

US officials say they do not expect to find any survivors after a mid-air collision near Washington DC, and have switched to ...

A year ago, a drone attack by Iran-backed militias hit a remote U.S. outpost in Jordan, killing three U.S. servicemembers. Despite the passage of time, the effort to find those responsible continues.

Vast stretches of Russian coast have been tarred by heavy fuel oil from two freighters that foundered in a storm.

Decorated with traditional Chinese couplets, red lanterns, and vibrant symbols of the Year of the Snake, the Qasr Aliya restaurant -- once Queen Aliya's palace -- radiated festive energy. Overlooking ...

Water buffalo gently glide through shallow water canals that snake throughout Iraq’s southern Mesopotamian Marshes, their ...

However, something that I noticed especially as the renowned scorching temperatures showed their worst was just how much people love Texas’ rivers—floating down them, kayaking, or simply taking a dip ...

If it gains access to the Red Sea, Ethiopia will be the first non-Arab state to gain this access. The Red Sea is vital for the Egyptian economy and Egypt's security, being a conduit to the Suez Canal, ...

Clay tablets at Kurd Qaburstan reveal ancient Mesopotamian culture Artefacts hint at urban life in the Middle Bronze Age city Findings challenge perceptions of ...

Charles River’s Cell Therapy Flex Platform is an off-the-shelf solution for cell therapy process development. Credit: Stock-Asso/Shutterstock. Charles River Laboratories and Akron Bio have announced ...

The engineer was employed on the construction of the landmark new Central Bank of Iraq headquarters, on the banks of the Tigris River. The project was bogged down in massive budget blowouts and ...