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2,000-Year-Old Greco-Buddhist Queen Statue Unearthed in Afghanistan’s Kapisa Province

KAPISA, AFGHANISTAN — A remarkably preserved Greco-Buddhist statue, believed to be approximately 2,000 years old, has been discovered in Afghanistan’s central…

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Congratulating Christians at Christmas is permissible — and reflects Islam’s higher purpose

Every year, as Christmas approaches, I hear a familiar question across many parts of the Muslim world: as a Muslim,…

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New book: Afghanistan: 1901–2025

Book Description:     Afghanistan: 1901–2025 is a comprehensive two-volume historical study that chronicles 125 years of Afghanistan’s complex and turbulent…

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Historical Artifacts from the Ahmad Shahi Era Discovered in Kandahar

Officials from the Information and Culture Department have announced the significant discovery of three historical artifacts dating back to the…

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More than 50 couples marry in mass Gaza wedding after two years of Israeli attacks

More than 50 couples marry in mass Gaza wedding after two years of Israeli attacks By Middle East correspondent Matthew Doran, Sami…

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Dear April Bruner Joyner,

Dear April Bruner Joyner, I hope this letter finds you well. I just read your great message in my Facebook…

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The People’s Princess inspects her waxwork likeness in Paris

A ghost has finally taken her place in the palace. Not a palace of royalty, but one of popular memory—the…

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Security Forces Thwart Major Smuggling Attempt, Seize 48 Historical Artifacts in Nimroz

ZARANJ, Nimroz – In a significant operation against cultural racketeering, Afghan security forces have successfully intercepted a cache of 48 historical…

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Egypt Unveils Colossal New Antiquities Museum, a ‘Gift to the World’ After Two-Decade Wait

CAIRO – In a spectacular ceremony befitting its pharaonic treasures, Egypt inaugurated the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) on Saturday, marking the…

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Netherlands to Repatriate Looted 3,500-Year-Old Statue to Egypt in Landmark Gesture

THE HAGUE/CAIRO – In a significant act of cultural restitution, the Netherlands will return a prized 3,500-year-old ancient Egyptian statue to…

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