Mothers in literature have typically been saintly figures, yet the truth can be quite different. Finally, literature is catching up with reality in its portrayal of mothers, as seen in these books.
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By Mark…
Archbishop Angaelos was enthroned as the first Coptic Orthodox Archbishop of London, having served as General Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the United Kingdom since 1999. He is widely…
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by Maria Asaad
Pope Tawadros…
by Yasin Alizzi
From El Mokawloon Football Club in Egypt to a hard-working Premier League Superstar. Mohamed Salah Ghaly or "The Pharaoh," as named by the press and fans, is an Egyptian football…
The Oxfam Scandal
by Maria Asaad
Oxfam is regarded as one of the most respected and well-known charities around the world. With approximately 10,000 staff…
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by Joseph Braude
On February ninth, a…
by Fairouzeh Ramadanzadeh
In recent years, the world of fashion has attracted the attention of many young men and women in Afghanistan. The sustainability of this industry appears to be facing…
by Farah Hashem
Illustration by Ali Al Madalawi
From Riyadh to Beijing, Zaha Hadid’s distinctive buildings have revolutionised architecture around the world. Known as the “Queen of the Curve”, the…
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De-escalation is in the overwhelming interest of most countries in the region and the world, and we could see many extend a hand to help bring the conflict to an end
Trump and Netanyahu disagree on whether to use military force to stop Iran's nuclear programme, and Israel's punishing attack on Iran places the region on a worrisome trajectory
While Israel's attack dealt a severe blow to Iran's military and nuclear infrastructure, the long-term impact remains uncertain as Tehran's potential for retaliation introduces new risks