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Ban on Palestinian-origin author triggers outcry as Australian literary festival cancelled

Ban on Palestinian-origin author triggers outcry as Australian literary festival cancelled

Adelaide Writers’ Festival barred Randa Abdel-Fattah for 'it would not be culturally sensitive to continue to program her’

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Silver necklace depicting Assyrian goddess Ishtar unearthed in southwestern Türkiye
30.12.2025

Silver necklace depicting Assyrian goddess Ishtar unearthed in southwestern Türkiye

Discovery highlights ancient city of Amos' role as key cultural and commercial hub linking Near East, Mediterranean

Denmark's postal service delivers final letter, ending 4-century tradition
30.12.2025

Denmark's postal service delivers final letter, ending 4-century tradition

Decision comes as letter volumes in country fall sharply due to digitization

 Excavations in Türkiye's Syedra ancient city reveal it was major olive oil production hub
29.12.2025

Excavations in Türkiye's Syedra ancient city reveal it was major olive oil production hub

Archaeologists say workshops beneath most structures indicate citywide olive oil industry and ongoing research continues, officials report

1,800-year-old domed burial chamber discovered in southeastern Türkiye
29.12.2025

1,800-year-old domed burial chamber discovered in southeastern Türkiye

Newly found structure features at least 5 chambers and rare reliefs depicting 6 wild goat heads, museum director says

Roman-era relief stones from temple of Zeus preserved inside village walls in Black Sea Turkish village
26.12.2025

Roman-era relief stones from temple of Zeus preserved inside village walls in Black Sea Turkish village

Millennia-old relief stones from pagan temple still stand inside village houses, safeguarded and treasured by locals