Martin Kear, University of Sydney Hamas announced that it has accepted several parts of the peace plan put forth by US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to finally end Israel’s war on Gaza. Hamas has agreed to release the remaining Israeli captives it holds and is willing to hand over administration of Gaza to a technocratic committee proposed by the plan. However, Hamas did not say it would...

By Irna Mehran ~ It is when fruits and vegetables grown organically substitute solar panels that Iran's eco-economy is observed with optimistic anticipation everywhere in the world In Iran's soil, in the warm glow of sunlight, the...

Oman is rapidly establishing itself as an indulgent holiday destination for holisticox wellbeing holidays, where like-minded individuals can visit to converge and realign in harmony with nature, culture, and wellbeing pursuits. Oman, located geographically on the southeast Arabian Peninsula, has been blessed with a peaceful natural landscape-from cliff-edged coastlines to desert mountains and granite mountains-that is best suited for activity holidays with health and wellbeing. Long renowned for nature beauty and historic ruin age, Oman introduced a new aspect into tourism theme of sales with the introduction of aspects of healing activities both historically and modern-day therapy for the welfare of the entire body, mind, and spirit. Oman has, in...

Oman, on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, is known for more than its mountains and deserts. Its food culture reflects centuries of trade, migration, and regional influences from India, East Africa, and the wider Middle East. Omani cuisine is both distinct and approachable, offering dishes that balance spice, texture, and ceremony. Each recipe is tied to history and community, yet remains central to daily life. Shuwa: A Festive Centerpiece One of Oman’s most celebrated dishes is Shuwa, a slow-cooked lamb preparation reserved for special occasions and holidays. The meat is marinated with a blend of garlic, coriander, cumin, and other spices before being wrapped in banana or palm leaves....

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men and its diagnosis - and treatment - can take a toll on emotional and mental health. By Anthony King At a hotel in the Scottish city of Aberdeen about 20 years ago, urologist James N’Dow and other doctors met a group of men who had suffered prostate cancer to ask for feedback on their care before and after surgery. The clinicians were stunned by the critical, albeit constructive, responses. ‘Frankly, they felt abandoned,’ said Professor N’Dow, who works at the University of Aberdeen. ‘When we discharged them after surgery, we thought their general practitioners were looking after them and their GPs thought...

By Mariam Al Suwaidi ~ In the midst of sun-blinded, scorch-scorched bustle of United Arab Emirates, where life coexists in tradition and modernity, silently there is revolution simmering—on the battlefront, led by women, who are reshaping the nation's life in fantasy, in composure, and with unbreakable determination. From food temple...

By Amina Al Mazrouei ~ From sand dunes wind-blown to marble in its best-of-the-best museums, the United Arab Emirates has expanded with its breathtaking style beckoning the art of the world. Its rowdiness tower-toppling and its oil wells no longer, the UAE is rapidly becoming an ethnic mix of multi-culture...