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Trump exits UNESCO again, citing anti-Israel bias

President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from UNESCO once again In a statement Tuesday that drew mixed reactions from Jewish groups.

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he arrives at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 13, 2025.
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 U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks with the media after attending the FIFA Club World Cup final upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S, July 13, 2025.

Trump to pull US out of UNESCO, citing 'anti-American, anti-Israel leanings' - report

 A view of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in China's southern Hunan province May 10, 2004.

China pulls decade of rubbish from park that inspired sci-fi film 'Avatar'


Egypt, Greece agree to protect status of Mount Sinai monastery, after court ruling

St Catherine's is a sprawling complex, and according to tradition, it was built around a burning bush where God was said to have spoken to Moses as described in the Book of Exodus.

 A general view shows part of the exterior of St. Catherine's monastery in south Sinai, Egypt, March 7, 2019.

Five British women arrested for semi-nude pole dancing at Corfu's historic palaces

They face charges of violating archaeological law, environmental degradation, and insult to monuments.


US says blast near Yemen UNESCO world heritage site caused by Houthi missile

The Houthi-run health ministry said a dozen people were killed in the US strike in a neighborhood of Sanaa.

 Dust rises from the site of strikes in Sanaa, Yemen March 15, 2025

Being bold and not apologizing for Israeli identity in front of the UN - opinion

The systemic bias is too difficult to ignore. Since 2006, the UN General Assembly has passed more resolutions against Israel than all other countries combined.

 THE WRITER attends a session of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Tourists find Ottoman-era tombstone embedded near Roman-era aqueduct in İznik

Retired museum director says tombstone was integrated into aqueduct during 1960s restoration.

 One of the entrance gate of ancient city of iznik (nicaea) made of red brick stones.

German tourist climbs forbidden Kukulkán pyramid at Chichén Itzá, faces crowd's wrath

Climbing the temple of Kukulkán has been banned since 2008 to protect its structure and cultural significance, as per INAH's regulations.

 German tourist climbs forbidden Kukulkán pyramid at Chichén Itzá, faces crowd's wrath.

Visiting Teotihuacan's UNESCO site during the Equinox, essential Information

Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) announced the launch of the "Spring Equinox 2025" operation at the Teotihuacan Archaeological Zone.

 Landmark Teotihuacan pyramids complex located in Mexican Highlands and Mexico Valley close to Mexico City.

Virtual tour brings Göbekli Tepe's monolithic pillars to life

Göbekli Tepe is a 12,000-year-old site on the UNESCO World Heritage List, famous for its T-shaped monolithic pillars adorned with wild animal figures.

 Göbekli Tepe is a 12,000-year-old site on the UNESCO World Heritage List, famous for its T-shaped monolithic pillars adorned with wild animal figures.

Man caught on camera vandalizing Cusco's Stone of Twelve Angles

The Stone of the Twelve Angles is one of the most representative icons of Inca architecture, known for the perfect interlocking of its stones without the use of cement or mortar.

 Inca Stone of 12 Angles in Cusco Peru.

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.