A cultural practice called "bacha posh" encourages parents dress their daughters as sons for a better future. But often, it only makes life harder.

The sad truth behind 12-year-old ‘Afghan girl’ Sharbat Gulla that will change the way you look at her iconic National Geographic photo forever.

Sharbat Gula’s haunting portrait, taken by Steve McCurry in 1984, became an iconic symbol of Afghanistan’s plight. While it brought her global fame, it also made her vulnerable. For those wondering, ...

Photography has an unparalleled power to freeze moments, evoke emotions, and shape our understanding of history. A single ...

Back in 1984, Steve McCurry took a photograph of a young girl in Pakistan. The photo of the Afghan refugee went on to become ...

The former captain of an Afghan national women's football team has said the game saved her life, after fleeing the country when the Taliban seized power. Sabriah Nawroozi, 27, and her teammates from ...

The Taliban-led government has shut down almost all women's shelters — the last safe places for victims of domestic violence ...

Abandoning our Afghan allies is a moral and strategic mistake by Luke Coffey, opinion contributor - 06/18/25 12:00 PM ET ...

Malala Yousafzai tells CNN Sports that she wants more opportunities granted to Afghanistan’s elite female athletes and international sports organizations must show “bravery and courage” to fight the ...

There's a heartbreaking truth behind an infamous photo taken over 40 years ago, and it will change the way you look at it ...

Experts believe Moscow's groundwork to engage with the Afghan Taliban is born out of its security and geopolitical concerns.

Explore century-old Pakistani dishes, the stories behind US specialities and Dalmatia's coastal cuisine with these five new cookbooks to enjoy for the season.