The Latest Breaking News from UNESCO

Saint Lucia: The only country in the world named after a historical woman

Saint Lucia, located in the Eastern Caribbean, is a very special island because it is the only independent country in the world to be named after a woman. Official records from the Government of Saint Lucia confirm the nation was named in honour of Saint Lucy of Syracuse, who was…

The Times of India · Mar 31

Tehran’s only Unesco-listed building ‘at risk of being destroyed’ by US-Israeli airstrikes

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The Independent UK · Mar 30

Iran’s cultural heritage sites at risk of destruction from US-Israeli bombing, UK scholars warn

Four of Iran's 29 world heritage sites have been affected since the US-Israeli war began

The Independent UK · Mar 30

Socotra: Why this Yemeni island is called the most alien place on Earth

The Socotra archipelago, located in the Indian Ocean, has been referred to as the most alien place on Earth because of its bizarre, long-lost, and otherworldly features. The Socotra archipelago has been separated from the African mainland for 18 million years and has evolved into an evolutionary laboratory due to…

The Times of India · Mar 26

4 Powerful Lord Vishnu Temples Outside India You Must Visit

Lord Vishnu is worshipped as the Hindu deity who preserves and balances the universe. Indeed, being a part of the Trimurti alongside Bhagwan Brahma and Maha Dev, Lord Vishnu is believed to be one of the most powerful deities of Hinduism. Also known as Hari and Narayana, the Lord symbolises…

Times Life · Mar 26

Save Our Sites: UNESCO warns 'priceless' Iranian heritage is being destroyed by war

As the war in the Middle East continues, cultural and historical sites in the region are increasingly under threat sparking renewed calls from Middle East states and UNESCO for help protecting heritage sites.

Euronews · Mar 25

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s forces surrender to army robots in battlefield first, Zelensky says

Ukrainian robots deployed into ‘most dangerous areas’ of frontline, says Zelensky

The Independent UK · Mar 25

Almost 1,000 drones within 24 hours: Russia launched one of its largest attacks on Ukraine

In one of its largest attacks since the beginning of the all-out war, Russia launched almost 1,000 drones against Ukraine, targeting all regions, including Western Ukraine.

Euronews · Mar 24

Ukraine war briefing: Russia attacks Unesco World Heritage site

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The Independent UK · Mar 24

Cambodia-Thailand border clashes leave 1,000-year-old temple in danger of collapse

The southeast Asian countries have been fighting over the Preah Vihear temple on and off for decades

The Independent UK · Mar 24