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Israel barred Islamic officials from entering Ibrahimi Mosque, Palestinians claim

Palestinian officials say two mosque figures were barred from the Ibrahimi Mosque for 15 days amid ongoing tensions in Hebron.

The Ibrahimi mosque or the Tomb of the Patriarchs, in the West Bank city of Hebron, July 3, 2024.
Exterior architecture of the Renaissance castle in the village of Grignan in the Drome department of France on September 23, 2025.

A slow journey through France’s Loire Valley: Chateaux, wine, and quiet beauty

AN AERIAL view shows the Cave of the Patriarchs, a site sacred to Jews and Muslims, in the city of Hebron, November 2, 2020.

PA condemns ‘Judaization project’ after Israel takes over planning for Tomb of the Patriarchs

JEWS STAND at the Abraham’s tomb monument in the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron.

Israel strips planning powers for Tomb of Patriarchs from Hebron


A Guide to UNESCO World Heritage sites in India

Among India's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, several stand out for their historical and architectural grandeur.

 Virupaksha temple with scenic Hampi landscape and cityscape at sunset at Karnataka India.

Sardinia's 'Fairy Houses' seeking UNESCO recognition

The monuments constitute testimonies of the religious and civil life of the Sardinian prehistoric civilization.

 Sardinia's 'Fairy Houses' seeking UNESCO recognition.

70-acres Roman bath complex restored in Ephesus, Turkey

The bath complex, sprawling over an area of approximately 70 acres, dates back to the reign of Roman Emperor Domitian.

 Roman era antiquities in Ephesus.

Traditional Palestinian soap 'Nablusi' inducted into UNESCO cultural heritage list

The hand-crafted soap is made of three ingredients: olive oil, water, and lye, and practitioners make the soap shortly after the olive harvest. 

 A Palestinian family making Nabulsi soap at home: Mr Khaled Omar Diab and his wife, Mrs Ferial Daoud, from Mazre' Al-Nobani village.

Pompeii caps daily visitors at 20,000 amid overtourism concerns

New limitations follow a record summer with over 4 million visitors, a 33.6% increase from last year.

 Pompeii.

With more than 11,000 years of history, Jericho is the oldest inhabited city in the world

Excavations at Tell es-Sultan, led by British archaeologist Kathleen Kenyon in the 1950s, revealed significant archaeological findings, including the Tower of Jericho.

 Mount of Temptation, Jericho.

Hottest oceans in 400 years endanger Great Barrier Reef, scientists say

Australia's Great Barrier Reef faces severe threats from record-high water temperatures, with rising warmth linked to climate change over 400 years.

 Two clownfish swim inside of a sea anemone in the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Cairns, Australia October 26, 2019.

Three UNESCO world heritage sites worth a visit

There are over 1,100 UNESCO world heritage sites around the world. Here are a few you can go visit.

 SCENES FROM JORDAN: The Al Manara luxury resort, the breathtaking Petra and Wadi Rum.

Paphos, the perfect place for pampering and peace of mind

Sharing Cyprus's charms, from ancient ruins to modern spas, with a stay at Annabelle, a hotel that offers relaxation, gourmet dining, and dog-friendly luxury.

 THE ANNABELLE hotel in Paphos

800-year-old toy horse found among trove of ancient Polish artifacts

The historic treasures were discovered during the demolition of an old firehouse in the city of Torun.

 An 800-year-old toy horse found in Torn, Poland.