The “Jebrael Shelbys”: When Style Became a Crime in Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan

Sometimes, a simple outfit choice becomes much more than fashion. In Afghanistan’s Herat province, a group of young men discovered this the hard way. Their admiration for the popular British drama #PeakyBlinders — and their attempt to recreate its classic 1920s gangster style — unexpectedly turned into a national conversation about culture, identity, and the … Read more

Afghan Boy Risks Life, Hides in Plane’s Landing Gear to Fly from Kabul to Delhi

The world was left stunned after a shocking incident came to light, where a young Afghan boy managed to travel from Kabul to Delhi by hiding inside the landing gear of a plane. His desperate attempt for survival not only reveals the unimaginable courage of a child but also underlines the tragic conditions that force … Read more