Taken together, these stories show that independence is not a guarantee of stability or prosperity. It is simply the beginning of a new chapter, one shaped by leadership, resources, geography, global ...

At the Olympic Games, the vibrant display of national flags is always a highlight. With the flags regularly appearing on scoreboards and celebrating throughout the events, it’s easy to spot their ...

(CNN) — It’s a go-to question at bar trivia: what is the only national flag in the world that isn’t rectangular or square shaped? The answer is Nepal. But beyond the simple fact of its uncommon shape, ...

Flags are more than just national symbols, they tell stories, reflect histories, and in some cases, defy conventional design. Also, there is something oddly fascinating about national flags, those ...

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When the athletes march in — or float in, as they will in Paris on Friday — you can enjoy the illusion that it’s a small world after all. By Jason Farago Welcome back to the Olympics, and a ...

Eight tonnes of fabric with cedar design will be unfurled in Beirut next month Manama A giant Lebanese flag, said to be the largest in the world, is to be unfurled in Beirut next month, Lebanon’s ...