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Haifa's glowing Bahá'í terraces draw more than 9,400 visitors in two nights

Thousands of visitors filled Haifa’s Bahá'í Gardens for a rare nighttime opening, with illuminated terraces, cultural activities and access to the Shrine of the Báb.

The steps leading to the Bahá'í Shrine in Haifa, Israel.
Palestinian children walk to school amid the rubble of destroyed buildings as the academic year begins in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip on September 19, 2026.

Gaza’s back-to-school coverage misses the crucial test: What are children being taught? - analysis

Alibaba's staff retreat venue on the edge of Hangzhou.

Hangzhou – China’s Tech-Powered Paradise

Afghan women prepare dough to make traditional cookies inside a bakery in Kabul, Afghanistan, May 5, 2024.

Half of Afghan women rarely leave home as Taliban restrictions deepen, UN agency says


Cambodia introduces self-service ticketing machines at the Angkor Archaeological Park

The reforms give more options to foreign tourists and travel agencies to purchase entrance tickets via a digital platform on self-service machines.

 Cambodia introduces self-service ticketing machines at the Angkor Archaeological Park.

A Guide to UNESCO World Heritage sites in India

Among India's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, several stand out for their historical and architectural grandeur.

 Virupaksha temple with scenic Hampi landscape and cityscape at sunset at Karnataka India.

Sardinia's 'Fairy Houses' seeking UNESCO recognition

The monuments constitute testimonies of the religious and civil life of the Sardinian prehistoric civilization.

 Sardinia's 'Fairy Houses' seeking UNESCO recognition.

70-acres Roman bath complex restored in Ephesus, Turkey

The bath complex, sprawling over an area of approximately 70 acres, dates back to the reign of Roman Emperor Domitian.

 Roman era antiquities in Ephesus.

Traditional Palestinian soap 'Nablusi' inducted into UNESCO cultural heritage list

The hand-crafted soap is made of three ingredients: olive oil, water, and lye, and practitioners make the soap shortly after the olive harvest. 

 A Palestinian family making Nabulsi soap at home: Mr Khaled Omar Diab and his wife, Mrs Ferial Daoud, from Mazre' Al-Nobani village.

Pompeii caps daily visitors at 20,000 amid overtourism concerns

New limitations follow a record summer with over 4 million visitors, a 33.6% increase from last year.

 Pompeii.

With more than 11,000 years of history, Jericho is the oldest inhabited city in the world

Excavations at Tell es-Sultan, led by British archaeologist Kathleen Kenyon in the 1950s, revealed significant archaeological findings, including the Tower of Jericho.

 Mount of Temptation, Jericho.

Hottest oceans in 400 years endanger Great Barrier Reef, scientists say

Australia's Great Barrier Reef faces severe threats from record-high water temperatures, with rising warmth linked to climate change over 400 years.

 Two clownfish swim inside of a sea anemone in the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Cairns, Australia October 26, 2019.

Three UNESCO world heritage sites worth a visit

There are over 1,100 UNESCO world heritage sites around the world. Here are a few you can go visit.

 SCENES FROM JORDAN: The Al Manara luxury resort, the breathtaking Petra and Wadi Rum.

Paphos, the perfect place for pampering and peace of mind

Sharing Cyprus's charms, from ancient ruins to modern spas, with a stay at Annabelle, a hotel that offers relaxation, gourmet dining, and dog-friendly luxury.

 THE ANNABELLE hotel in Paphos