The Picture Show : NPR
Palestinians gather in Gaza City to mark the end of Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting, with Eid prayers. Israeli airstrikes prevented such gatherings last year and the year before…
BTS return from military service – but does their album live up to the hype?
The band’s 10th album sees them return to the rebellious, rap-heavy sound of their early days. Source link
BTS Leans Into Korean History With ‘Arirang.’ Here Are the Major References.
The group’s new album “Arirang” includes a nod to a beloved Korean folk song and other important historical references. Source link
How the Iran war threatens global food supply : NPR
A farmer sprinkles fertilizer over crops at a rice field on the outskirts of Amritsar on July 23, 2024. Narinder Nanu/AFP/via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Narinder Nanu/AFP/via Getty…
Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor Nicholas Brendon dies aged 54
Brendon died of “natural cases”, his family said in a statement, remembering him as “passionate” and “sensitive”. Source link
Chelsea Chief Under Abramovich Could Face Scrutiny Over Soccer Cheating
A former key aide to the Russian oligarch would face an investigation into her time overseeing the Premier League club should she return to soccer. Source link
Nowruz is different amid war, even in the Iranian diaspora : NPR
Nozlee Samadzadeh’s haft sin — a traditional table set for Nowruz featuring symbolic objects. Sarah Ventre/NPR hide caption toggle caption Sarah Ventre/NPR Nowruz — the Iranian New Year — is…
Russia's school propaganda was highlighted by Oscar-winning film – but does it work?
The messages are clear: the full-scale invasion is a defensive war and patriotism means unquestionable loyalty. Source link
Trump Signals Retreat From Goal of Regime Change in Iran
In the first days of the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran, Mr. Trump pressed for a popular uprising against Tehran’s government. Source link
Celebrating Nowruz with mixed emotions
Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, is a joyous holiday celebrating spring and rebirth. But for many in the Iranian diaspora, this year, they’re balancing joy with anxiety and grief as…