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Nelson Mandela: From 27 years in prison to the leadership of South Africa.
July 18, Nelson Mandela International Day, commemorates the life and legacy of one of the most remarkable figures in modern history. A man who spent 27 years in prison and, upon hi…
Traditional Afghan carpets showcased at an exhibition in Japan
An exhibition of traditional Afghan handwoven carpets has opened at the Gallery Enishi in Kamakura, Japan, with the aim of supporting children of Afghan refugees displaced by confl…
Indian-origin astronaut Anil Menon has arrived at the International Space Station (ISS).
Indian-origin astronaut Anil Menon has arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) and is expected to remain aboard the facility for approximately eight days, at an altitude o…
The memoir of former U.S. President Biden is scheduled to be released on November 7.
The new memoir by former U.S. President Joe Biden is scheduled to be published on November 17 of this year. The book will be released just a few weeks after the U.S. midterm electi…
Today marks the first anniversary of the passing of Matiullah Turab, Afghanistan’s renowned folk and epic poet.
Today, July 15, 2026, marks the first anniversary of the passing of Matiullah Turab, one of Afghanistan’s renowned folk and epic poets.Turab passed away on July 15, 2025, due to he…
Taliban: 2,300-year-old Kafir Qala atop a hill in Parwan registered as an archaeological site.
The Taliban’s Ministry of Information and Culture has announced that Kafir Qala, located in the Faranjal area of Siah Gird district in Parwan province, has been officially register…
Rajpal Yadav has been sentenced to three months in prison for failing to repay a debt.
The Delhi High Court in India’s capital has sentenced renowned Bollywood comedian Rajpal Yadav to three months’ imprisonment for failing to repay a debt.According to Indian media r…
Afghan Turkmen culture day was commemorated for the first time in Berlin, Germany.
For the first time, a group of Afghan cultural figures, university professors, civil society activists, and members of the Turkmen community commemorated Turkmen Culture Day in Ber…
Traditional bullfighting festival in spain: 9 injured on the Fourth day of events.
Spanish media outlets have reported that at least nine people were injured during the fourth day of the annual San Fermín bull-running festival in the city of Pamplona. The event t…
The book Escape from Kabul won the 2026 Orwell prize for political writing.
The book Escape from Kabul by Karen Bartlett, a British author, has won the prestigious 2026 Orwell Prize for Political Writing. The work provides a documented account of the escap…