Nigerian female writers are taking African literature to dazzling new heights, crafting stories that cut across cultures, emotions, and human struggles. From sharp social commentary to genre‑bending ...

Shaksaaz, a tailor in the Kashmiri city of Srinagar, inherited his passion for local Sufi music from his grandfather along ...

Iran has once again denied aiding Yemen’s Houthi rebels after the United States launched a wave of airstrikes against them.

The Israeli documentary Egypt, A Love Song tells the story of Souad Zaki, a Jewish chanteuse who was the star of concert halls and movies in Egypt before and after the establishment of the State of ...

The unborn child, or “insaan ki aulad” (child of humanity), did not even exist yet, but the couple still chose to separate.

Holi in Varanasi saw vibrant celebrations with Sadhus, locals, and even Muslim women participating, amidst tight security and ...

Iranian authorities are deploying drones, facial recognition technology, and mobile applications to monitor and punish women ...

By Mehleen Syed The story of women in Sufism is like a hidden tapestry—its threads often overlooked, yet essential to the ...

Hamid Rahmanian has made it his life’s work to share the richness of Iranian culture. “Song of the North,” at the New Victory Theater, is just the latest installment.

GENEVA (AP) — Iran increasingly relies on electronic surveillance and the public to inform on women refusing to wear the ...

TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Every year during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, a Libyan town comes together to prepare — and share ...

There's already a dedicated women's soccer stadium in the National Women's Soccer League and another one is planned. The WNBA has seen a jump in new practice facilities — including a purpose-built ...