Iranian regime ‘in its death throes’, says bishop who left after revolution The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Rev Guli Francis-Dehqani, warned the Iranian regime ‘should not be underestimated’. Evening Standard · Mar 14
‘A pause before something worse’: Iranians wary of what future holds From renewed conflict to a resurgent regime, people tell of their fears, concerns … and a glimmer of hope The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2025
Fear stalks Tehran as Israel bombards, shelters fill up and communicating grows harder In Iran’s capital city, the streets are empty, businesses closed, communications patchy at best The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025
The Persians by Sanam Mahloudji review – highly entertaining matrilineal saga Three generations of women from a well-connected, wealthy family navigate the different faces of exile in a dynamic and complex debut novel The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2025
The Persians by Sanam Mahloudji review – women on the edge This multigenerational saga of an Iranian family fleeing to the US during the 1979 revolution is both funny and poignant The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2025
Traces of this Pakistani megacity's past are vanishing, but one flamboyant pink palace endures Stained glass windows, a sweeping staircase and embellished interiors make Mohatta Palace a gem in Karachi, a Pakistani megacity of 20 million people The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2024
Afghan Women Struggle Under Male Guardian Rules Since the Taliban returned to power, Afghan women have been barred from going on long trips, travelling by plane or entering government buildings unless they are accompanied by a man. International Business Times · May 10, 2024
Why Survivor Stopped Doing Its Famous Auction Challenge Survivor used to do the auction challenge every year, until one group of castaways broke it. Cinemablend · Aug 17, 2023
Arizona farm gives refuge from pain, for man and beast alike An Arizona farm is drawing mourning parents from around the globe seeking solace after the loss of a child The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022
Pitlochry's brand new studio theatre at PFT is the scene for Sister Radio A stunning new play about loss, love and sibling attachment is a worthy first use of Scotland's latest drama space to open, the studio theatre at Pitlochry. Daily Record · Sep 13, 2022
Sister Radio review – a four-decade silence grows sinister as two Iranian siblings share a flat Sara Shaarawi’s two-hander captures tenderness and sadness as the sisters negotiate the Islamic revolution, exile and betrayal The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2022