An Afghan cyclist who previously disguised herself as a man to train safely in her home country has won a silver medal at the Asian Games.

For Fariba Hashimi, becoming a top cyclist didn’t start with dreams of gold medals or crossing epic finish lines; it started with figuring out how to ride a bike at all. Growing up in northern ...

Female cyclist Fariba Hashimi from Afghanistan, who previously disguised herself as a man when chasing a career in the sport, has spoken after winning a silver medal at the Asian Games.

This documentary provides a unique glimpse into daily life in Afghanistan under Taliban rule, where women's presence in public spaces is severely limited. The film contrasts the oppressive atmosphere ...

Pakistani officials reported Afghan Taliban forces shelled border posts after thwarting a militant infiltration attempt, a claim denied by the Afghan Taliban spokesman. This incident further escalates ...

The remarks came during a Sept. 22 public discussion accompanying the “Where Justice Lives” exhibition at Atelier Jolie in New York.

Fariba Hashimi's journey from secretly cycling in Afghanistan to fleeing the country has reached a landmark moment. The Paris 2024 Olympian won silver at the Asian Games, becoming Afghanistan's first ...

The clash comes two days after Pakistan targeted two provinces in airstrikes that UNAMA says killed at least three civilians in Kunar.

Local Pakistani officials say Afghan Taliban forces shelled Pakistani border posts after Pakistani troops foiled a ...

Taliban authorities in Afghanistan’s Ghazni province have detained a young man accused of posting critical content about the ...

A female cyclist from Afghanistan who previously disguised herself as a man when chasing a career in the sport has won a ...