ZANJAN - The centuries-old tradition of Ashiq music in northwestern Iran remains a vital expression of regional identity and oral history, but a number of performers and enthusiasts say stronger institutional support is…

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Reason·policy

The Art of the Deal

Just when you think there is no further outrage that the President of the United States can perpetrate to top all of the preceding outrages, along comes the Great Settlement Agreement of 2026. Read it for yourself .…

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Reason

Today in Supreme Court History: May 23, 1991

5/23/1991: Rust v. Sullivan is decided. The Rehnquist Court (1991) The post Today in Supreme Court History: May 23, 1991 appeared first on Reason.com .

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Gulf Times Education·higher-ed

Qatar Foundation, University of Granada invite writers to submit their work for the Radwa Ashour award for Arabic literature

Arabic-language writers are being invited to place their work in contention for the Radwa Ashour Award for Arabic Literature - an accolade established by Qatar Foundation and the University of Granada that reaffirms…

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Malay Mail Education

KTMB boosts capacity to record 347,000 seats for Aidiladha-Wesak long break, largest in company’s history

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) is providing 347,000 seats for the upcoming long holiday period, marking the largest capacity increase in the company’s history. The move aims to accommodate an…

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National Post·policy

Five years after Kamloops graves announcement, not a single confirmed burial site has been found. Here’s what we know

It's been five years since the Tk’emlups te Secwepemc First Nation announced that it had discovered hundreds of unmarked graves in Kamloops, B.C., using ground-penetrating radar (GPR). The announcement sent shockwaves…

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Gulf Times Education

SC participates in high-level UN reception to celebrate legacy of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), represented by Managing Director HE Hassan Al Thawadi, took part in a high-level reception at United Nations Headquarters in New York to mark World Football Day. The…

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Middle East Eye·higher-ed

Thomas Massie's defeat shows Aipac's enduring grip over US Republicans

Thomas Massie's defeat shows Aipac's enduring grip over US Republicans Submitted by Sami Al-Arian on Fri, 05/22/2026 - 21:16 The Kentucky congressman's stand against US aid to Israel and the Iran war triggered a…

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Middle East Eye·higher-ed

The Renewal of Islam: An Oxford academic's antidote to bigoted narratives

The Renewal of Islam: An Oxford academic's antidote to bigoted narratives Submitted by Imran Mulla on Thu, 05/21/2026 - 15:42 Fitzroy Morrissey's new book is an honest and scrupulous history of modern Islamic thought…

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Japan Times Latest

SpaceX’s Starship flight hits most targets in pre-IPO test

The outcome could boost investor confidence ahead of SpaceX's initial public offering next month, expected to be the largest in history.

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HKFP·research

‘Taiwan Travelogue’ author hopes award-winning novel can be read in China, spark dialogue

The author of “Taiwan Travelogue”, Yang Shuang-zi, told AFP she hopes her International Booker Prize-winning novel can one day be read in China and facilitate dialogue about the “future Taiwanese people want”. Taiwanese…

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Malay Mail Education

PAS’ Tuan Ibrahim says Bersatu actions weakening Perikatan, warns against repeating history

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has publicly rebuked Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia over a series of recent actions he said had weakened Perikatan Nasional (PN) and disrupted…

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Reason·policy

President Trump Doesn't Need Congressional Approval for His Actions as to Iran

President Donald Trump is taking a lot of heat for the military operations he launched unilaterally as Commander in Chief of the U.S. armed forces against the Iranian pirates/terrorists: (1) striking Iran militarily,…

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Middle East Eye·policy

Fifa World Cup 2026: Is this the most exclusionary tournament in history?

Fifa World Cup 2026: Is this the most exclusionary tournament in history? Submitted by Azad Essa on Tue, 05/19/2026 - 23:31 Eye-watering costs, visa restrictions and long travel distances mean this World Cup edition may…

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Children's Commissioner England

Walk to School Week: What do children say about walking to school?

I launched my biggest and final survey of England’s children: The Big Future by going for a walk with some brilliant young people. I travelled to Cumbria, the first leg on a journey that will take me all over the…

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Middle East Eye·policy

From 'Baby Shah' to Bond villains, Iran war coverage has reached new heights of absurdity

From 'Baby Shah' to Bond villains, Iran war coverage has reached new heights of absurdity Submitted by Tanya Goudsouzian on Fri, 05/22/2026 - 16:27 The insertion of former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad into the…

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Harvard Gazette·higher-ed

Getting to the root of what drives war

Seth Rosenberg. Niles Singer/Harvard Staff Photographer Campus & Community Getting to the root of what drives war Samantha Laine Perfas Harvard Staff Writer May 22, 2026 5 min read After years of photographing combat,…

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University of Washington News·higher-ed

New UW resource explores the politics and culture behind the World Cup

World Cup: The Syllabus was created by the UW Global Sport Lab as a way for anyone to learn more about the history and politics of the tournament. The above collage of World Cup posters is featured on the website.…

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Middle East Eye·policy

Lebanon’s talks with Israel test fragile relationship with Syria

Lebanon’s talks with Israel test fragile relationship with Syria Since the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, the relationship between Lebanon and Syria has moved carefully, almost nervously, between necessity…

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Reason·policy

The Republican Party Is Nothing More Than a Cult of Trump

The Republican Party is dead. Long live the party of Trump, which wears the GOP like a skin suit. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump took down libertarian-leaning Rep. Thomas Massie (R–Ky.) , to whom he'd taken such a…

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History Teacher

Education news for this role

Iranian Ashiq music tradition struggles for survival amid calls for greater support

The Art of the Deal

Today in Supreme Court History: May 23, 1991

Qatar Foundation, University of Granada invite writers to submit their work for the Radwa Ashour award for Arabic literature

KTMB boosts capacity to record 347,000 seats for Aidiladha-Wesak long break, largest in company’s history

Five years after Kamloops graves announcement, not a single confirmed burial site has been found. Here’s what we know

SC participates in high-level UN reception to celebrate legacy of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Thomas Massie's defeat shows Aipac's enduring grip over US Republicans

The Renewal of Islam: An Oxford academic's antidote to bigoted narratives

SpaceX’s Starship flight hits most targets in pre-IPO test

‘Taiwan Travelogue’ author hopes award-winning novel can be read in China, spark dialogue

PAS’ Tuan Ibrahim says Bersatu actions weakening Perikatan, warns against repeating history

President Trump Doesn't Need Congressional Approval for His Actions as to Iran

Fifa World Cup 2026: Is this the most exclusionary tournament in history?

Walk to School Week: What do children say about walking to school?

From 'Baby Shah' to Bond villains, Iran war coverage has reached new heights of absurdity

Getting to the root of what drives war

New UW resource explores the politics and culture behind the World Cup

Lebanon’s talks with Israel test fragile relationship with Syria

The Republican Party Is Nothing More Than a Cult of Trump

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