Nastaleeq, developed in 14th century Iran from the fusion of Naskh and Taleeq, emerged primarily as a Persian calligraphic hand — celebrated for its graceful, hanging rhythm and flowing curves.

Streams of soil turn sand and surrounding water red, creating sharp contrast with blue waters of Persian Gulf Rainfall on Iran’s Hormuz Island briefly transformed the coastline of its Red Beach into a ...

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — For Googoosh, Iran's most-famous singer, life always has been balancing act of one kind or another. It began as a child, performing with her acrobat father who ...

Three documentaries – ‘Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk,’ ‘Holding Liat’ and ‘Coexistence, My Ass!’ — chronicle the events around Oct. 7, 2023. By Scott Feinberg Executive Editor of Awards On Oct.

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Why does Paramount Skydance need the Persian Gulf to finance its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery? It’s a niggling question that hasn’t gone away for Paramount Skydance owners David and Larry Ellison, ...

There’s a spectre haunting modern documentary filmmaking—the eternal return of Jason Holliday, the subject of Shirley Clarke’s 1967 film “Portrait of Jason.” It’s not the first portrait film but it’s ...

China has angered Iran by backing the UAE’s call for a peaceful resolution to the long-running dispute over three strategic Gulf islands controlled by Tehran. Iranian officials and media accuse ...

I've spent years reviewing smart home gear and picking the brains of crime experts, and if there's one thing I've learned, it's that the start of a new year is the perfect time to audit your home's ...