Bashar al-Assad’s long, brutal reign ended swiftly, but he and his close circle have had a soft landing in Russia. By Erika SolomonChristiaan TriebertHaley Willis and Ahmad Mhidi A Times investigation ...

Bashar al-Assad’s long, brutal reign ended swiftly, but he and his close circle have had a soft landing in Russia. By Erika SolomonChristiaan TriebertHaley Willis and Ahmad Mhidi Two new London murals ...

Trump pulls 30 envoys in ‘America First’ push, critics say it weakens US abroad The Trump administration is recalling nearly 30 ambassadors and other senior career diplomats to ensure embassies ...

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Meditation is an ancient practice that involves focusing one’s attention on the present moment. Rooted in religious, yogic, and secular traditions across cultures, meditation has been practiced for ...