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The Druze, a religious group with roots in Shia Islam, are an Arabic-speaking minority in Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and the Golan Heights. They form the majority in Syria’s southern Sweida province. Many Druze in Israel serve in the military and maintain allegiance to the state. As reported by

At least two people have died and several others are missing as heavy rains continue to cause flooding and landslides in South Korea, bringing the total number of fatalities from the recent downpours to 14. Disaster officials reported that nearly 170mm of rain fell early Sunday in Gapyeong county, Gyeonggi

A frustrated Japanese electorate, facing economic difficulties, heads to the polls on Sunday as a right-leaning party pushing a nationalist agenda gains traction, with anxieties about foreigners emerging as a key issue in the election. The party, Sanseito, initially grew on YouTube during the pandemic, amplifying skepticism about vaccines

Heavy rainfall continued to batter South Korea for a fourth consecutive day on Saturday, leaving almost 3,000 individuals unable to return home as the number of fatalities rose to four. Forecasts indicate that the downpour will persist in certain regions until Monday, with authorities advising heightened vigilance due to

Literary Classics and Modern Realities Every country has works of literature that define its cultural heritage. In Germany, one such classic is *Faust* by Goethe, the story of Dr. Heinrich Faust, a successful yet disillusioned scientist who strikes a bargain with the devil. For over two centuries, *Faust* has been

A sightseeing boat overturned during an unexpected storm in Vietnam on Saturday afternoon, resulting in 34 fatalities and seven people still unaccounted for, according to official reports. The vessel had 48 passengers and five crew members aboard while traveling through Ha Long Bay, a well-known scenic location. Emergency responders