The “cradle of civilization” may be turning into a dust bowl — and some Christians say the Bible saw it coming. The mighty Euphrates River — the legendary waterway that helped give rise to some of humanity’s earliest civilizations — has been shrinking at an alarming rate, sparking fresh fears among end-times believers that an … Read more
Global crisis = altered cruises. The war in Iran continues to rage, amplified this week by the US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, a sea corridor through which 20 million barrels of oil and a fifth of the world’s natural gas supplies traverse each day. The conflict has spiked crude oil prices, affected travel costs, … Read more
Six cruise ships remain trapped in the Persian Gulf due to conflict in the Middle East, forcing cruise lines to cancel a slew of sailings — and leaving the floating havens for relaxation anything but. While a majority of the whopping 15,000 cruise passengers that had been previously stranded in the danger zone have been repatriated, … Read more
They’re in the red. Amid the war in Iran and other international conflicts, the US State Department continues to update its travel advisories for American citizens, revealing the latest list ahead of April travel. Since February, when the US launched coordinated strikes on Iranian military and strategic sites, several Middle Eastern countries have been branded … Read more
Getting a bombshell makeover in the Middle East left this siren shellshocked. Alma Verseau, a content creator from Dubai, ran to Iran for the rhinoplasty of her dreams. But when the Twelve-Day War with Israel erupted in the country during her post-op stay last June, there was virtually nowhere for the brunette to run. Verseau shared trending … Read more
Talk about ruffling feathers. A team in Israel has uncovered a petite clay figurine — barely the size of a postage stamp — that seems to immortalize a goose making an indecent proposal to a woman. Dug up from a long-lost settlement in the country’s north, the cheeky artifact could be the oldest known example … Read more
An archaeologist recently uncovered the likely remains of a long-forgotten Byzantine settlement, offering new insights into the history of Christianity in the Middle East. Musallam R. Al-Rawahneh, an associate professor of archaeology at Mu’tah University in Jordan, recently published his findings in the journal Gephyra in May. The archaeologist believes he’s uncovered the ancient site of Tharais, … Read more
Word. Researchers have discovered evidence of what they say is the world’s oldest alphabet, believed to have existed in the Middle East hundreds of years earlier than other ancient scripts. The early human discovery dating back to 2400 BC was made by analyzing clay fragments at a 16-year-long archaeological dig, Syria’s bronze-aged Tell Umm-el Marra, … Read more
“Real Time” host Bill Maher had some harsh words for Vice President Kamala Harris, insisting she was “full of s—” when it comes to her Middle East policy. During Friday’s panel discussion, Maher addressed what’s widely believed to be Israel’s stealth operation against Hezbollah in Lebanon by detonating their pagers and walkie-talkies this week that … Read more
It’s a deep dive into ancient Egypt. Archaeologists discovered hieroglyphic-inscribed rock carvings of several significant pharaohs — including an ancestor of King Tutankhamun — at the bottom of the Nile River. The find provides “new historical information” on their legendary rules over several eras, according to Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. Ancient rock carvings of … Read more
This desert tourist really walked the walk. Caitlin Redden, from Phillipsburg, New Jersey, was visiting Petra, Jordan when she was invited to stay with a nomadic desert tribe for a day — and nearly triggered a missing person’s search. “I arrived at the park in Petra at 6:30 in the morning because I wanted to … Read more
It’s one of the most terrifying events imaginable. There have been over 50 recent reports of frightening cyberattacks that have altered planes’ in-flight GPS, leading to what experts described as “critical navigation failures” onboard the aircraft. More frightening still, industry leaders thought that this type of hacking was not possible and are at a loss … Read more
Gal Gadot and Mark Hamill are among the celebrities who have spoken out in support of Israel in its war with Hamas, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared war on the organization Sunday. This declaration followed the Hamas terrorist attacks on Saturday, which have been called the largest escalation in the region in five decades. … Read more
If all goes according to plan, in the first quarter of 2023, the FDA will approve the use of MDMA for treating PTSD. Israel is expected to follow suit. In other words, the party drug we know as “Ecstasy,” will become a recognized treatment in Israel. Head of Psychiatric Department B at the Sheba Medical … Read more
SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday for his “balanced” approach to the Ukrainian crisis and blasted Washington’s “ugly” policies at a meeting that followed a major setback for Moscow on the battlefield. Speaking at the start of talks with Xi in Uzbekistan, Putin said he was … Read more
The concept of a biological weapon is a well known one, though more likely as part of a movie plot or a television series, rather than as a real threat. What is a biological weapon in practice? Was it ever used? Did countries actually develop a warfare concept that depends on pathogens? Which diseases were … Read more
LONDON (AP) – Over the years, global health officials have used billions of drops of oral vaccine in a remarkably effective campaign aimed at eradicating polio in their last remaining strongholds – usually, the world’s poor, politically unstable in the corners. Now, in a surprise twist in a decades-long effort to eradicate the virus, officials … Read more