From Tehran's iconic Glass Building to the monumental Azadi Stadium, architect Abdol-Aziz Farmanfarmaian helped shape Iran's modern identity – but died in exile, far from the city he helped build

The U.S. president told reporters he was hopeful an Israel-Hamas truce would 'happen sometime next week,' as talks between the parties have once again ground to a halt. Netanyahu 'wants to end it too,' he said

An all-encompassing peace agreement would require Israel or Syria to accept a gigantic compromise regarding the status of the Golan Heights – which neither country is positioned to do at this moment