Ghani Khan: The Rebel Poet of Pashto Literature
Khan Abdul Ghani Khan (1914–1996), popularly known as Ghani Khan, is widely regarded as one of the most brilliant and unconventional poets in Pashto literature. He was not only a poet, but also a philosopher, painter, and political…
How Air Conditioning Works—And Its Impact on the Planet
As heatwaves become more intense, air conditioning (AC) has gone from a luxury to a necessity. But while it keeps us cool, it also strains energy grids and contributes to climate change. Here’s how AC functions—and its environmental cost.…
When the Taliban Protect and Iran Expels
In 2001, after the US bombing defeated the Taliban regime in the desert wastelands of Dasht-e-Leili in northern Afghanistan, more than two thousand Taliban prisoners were stuffed into metal shipping containers and left to suffocate under a…
Afghan Wushu Team Wins Three Medals at Asian Championship in China
KABUL: Afghanistan’s national Wushu team has returned home triumphantly from China after winning three medals—one gold, one silver, and one bronze—at the 12th Asian Youth and Junior Wushu Championship.
The prestigious event, organized by…
China Flooding Kills Dozens, Including 31 Elderly Trapped in Care Home
BEIJING: Torrential rains and severe flooding across northern China have claimed dozens of lives, with officials confirming that 31 elderly residents perished after becoming trapped in a care facility in a suburb of Beijing.
The tragedy…
Olive Oil Health Benefits
If olives are technically a fruit, does that make olive oil a kind of fruit juice? While we may not sip it like orange or apple juice, olive oil has been prized for centuries — not just for its flavor, but also for its many health-enhancing…
Interview with Dr. Mir Abdul Rahim Aziz
Interview with Dr. Mir Abdul Rahim Aziz
"The Taliban system can only gain national and international legitimacy if it represents the will of the people."
(Published in Dawat Magazine Issue No. 242, also presented to the readers…
Buddy Guy Still Ain’t Done with the Blues
For Buddy Guy—staunch defender and lifelong ambassador of the blues—there’s nothing more important than keeping the genre alive and relevant. It comes naturally. After all, Guy is one of America’s greatest guitarists, a singular artist with…
Le Court Makes History with First African Stage Win at Women’s Tour de France
Mauritian cyclist Kim Le Court has made history by becoming the first African rider to win a stage in the Women’s Tour de France.
Published: July 30, 2025
Kim Le Court, a 29-year-old cyclist from Mauritius, became the first African woman…
China Makes History by Unveiling the World’s First Laser-Powered Cargo Drone
China has made history by introducing the world’s first cargo drone that operates entirely using laser beams.
Developed by researchers at Northwestern Polytechnic University, the drone receives wireless energy through high-powered laser…