The Burmese meditation master Sayagyi U Ba Khin played a key role in shaping the meditation retreats that are popular today.

As Ramadan wraps up, Muslims across the globe are preparing for Eid al-Fitr, the “Festival of Breaking the Fast.” National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek has been walking around the world on foot ...

A growing list of Iran's top leadership has been reportedly killed in ongoing strikes by Israel and the United States.

The Iranian women's national football team crossed the Turkish border into Iran on Wednesday, among them several players who withdrew an asylum bid in Australia.

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is drawing to an end and Muslims around the world will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr.

Each year U.S. News & World Report releases a list of the best cities in the country, chronicling some of the best places to live in the US. While typically these top-rated locale ...

Welcome to Foreign Policy’s Southeast Asia Brief. The highlights this week: Countries around the region brace for higher fuel prices, a Thai ship is struck by Iranian missiles a ...

On March 13, the Dunblane Primary School shooting shocked Scotland and spurred major gun law reforms, alongside other key ...

In the end, Iran’s potential as another Vietnam serves as a cautionary tale. The U.S. strike showcased AI’s transformative power in warfare, but victory demands more than technological edge—it ...

Buddhism is the only major religion whose global population shrank between 2010 and 2020. Learn why it declined in East Asia, particularly in Japan and South Korea.

US President Donald Trump urged Australia to provide asylum to Iran's National Women's Soccer Team, warning that forcing the team back to Iran could put their lives at serious risk. In the ongoing AFC ...

The nation’s official motto, “In God we trust,” has appeared on coins since the Civil War. The Pledge of Allegiance promises ...