a rich history, a diverse culture, and some of the most beautiful architecture I’ve seen in the Middle East. I was struck by Afghanistan’s complexity and just how wrong many of the headlines are.

Two decades later, they are back in power and claim to be making strides to preserve Afghanistan's millennia-old heritage, including pre-Islamic relics. Even months before their takeover in 2021 ...

A man is suing The Guardian for libel, claiming he was forced to go into hiding from the Taliban after his photo was ...

Since the Taliban’s takeover in 2021, the cultural landscape in Afghanistan has faced severe challenges due to a worsening human rights situation. Over 40 years of war and displacement have left deep ...

Afghanistan's national film institution has been dismantled, losing its historical identity and function, signaling a shift ...

The organization is meant to bring Afghan students together, but it is also for non-Afghan students who want to learn more about the culture, history and traditions of Afghanistan, Salehi said. Though ...

After years of fighting, Afghanistan's women's cricket team has now won support from the sport's governing body. One exiled player told DW this marks a significant leap in a long, grueling battle.

Karzai criticized Pakistan for naming missiles "Abdali" and "Ghaznavi" while mistreating the people of Afghanistan, ...

"It is said that Afghan history goes back 5,000 years -- these ancient sites prove it; people lived here," said Mohammed Yaqoub Ayoubi, head of the provincial culture and tourism department.