For decades, the small sultanate of Oman has lured travelers with its deep ties to tradition and its tranquil desert quarter. Now it’s ready to face the future, thanks to an influx of new luxury ...

Turkey has begun a new phase in restorations of the nearly 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, focusing on preserving the monument’s historic domes from the threat of earthquakes.

Iran and the United States will hold more negotiations next week over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program.

Oman, a land of serene deserts, dramatic coastlines, and ancient traditions, is also home to some of the most breathtaking ...