Bamiyan valley is known as one of the most beautiful regions in Afghanistan. The rugged, central valley is home to several hundred families living in caves that were carved into sandstone cliffs by Buddhist monks in the fifth century. The community is among the poorest in the country. They live a few kilometers from where the valley's famous giant, ancient Buddha statues once stood before they were dynamited by the Islamist group when they were last in power two decades ago.

Oman was affected by a tropical cyclone called Shaheen according to authorities in the country. The tropical cyclone hit Muscat and other Omani coastal areas. Moreover, the Omani government has delayed and rescheduled flights to and from Muscat airport till Sunday evening or until further notice due to the tropical cyclone. Oman's FM has received phone calls from other Foreign Ministers of friendly countries across the globe. Data shows that tropical cyclone Shaheen brought wind speeds up to 116 km per hour along with extremely heavy rainfall and flash floods.

Expo 2020 Dubai is one of the World Expo exhibitions that will be hosted by the Emirate of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates from October 20, 2020 to April 10, 2021. The International Bureau of Exhibitions, during its general assembly in Paris on November 27, 2013 has announced Dubai to host Expo 2020. Expo 2020 Dubai was originally scheduled to take place from 20 October 2020 to 10 April 2021, but it was postponed until 2021 due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The United Arab Emirates has chosen the slogan ...

“This is Afghanistan!” a Taliban fighter shouts on a pirate ship ride at a fairground in western Kabul. Taliban fighters pictured wielding RPGs and assault rifles while paddling. The pictures show activists riding swan-themed ships on the water at Band-e Amir National Park – once a hotspot for international travelers and domestic tourists – in central Afghanistan yesterday. With AK-47 and M4 assault rifles strapped to their chests, the soldiers cling to colorful steel benches as they are flung back and forth, their scarves and headdresses flapping in the wind.

Neglected amid continuous war, Leptis Magna is the Roman Empire's most beautiful cities. However it is abandoned in war-torn Libya. Leptis Magna is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The place is only visited by locals who can be seen wandering in the magnificent imposing ruins. Visiting the area, a former Roman outpost on the south coast of the Mediterranean, is "a voyage in time, a dive into history", Abdessalam Oueba, a Libyan visitor said. Leptis Magna was discovered by the Phoenicians then it was dominated by Romans, the city was ...

Thousands of Tunisians Sunday took to the streets in a rally in the capital Tunis to protest President Kais Saied's move to expand his powers. About 2,000 Tunisians rallied in their capital on Sunday to protest President's steps to tighten his grip on power which they labelled "a coup d'etat". It was the largest demonstration since Saied on July 25 sacked prime minister Hichem Mechichi, suspended parliament and granted himself judicial powers, a move he followed up on Wednesday by announcing "exceptional measures" that allow him to rule by decree ...

Iraqi singer Saif Nabeel , 35, has been occupying magazines headlines lately, not only because of the successes he's been achieving in his music career, but also for arrest rumors and bizarre fashion selections. It was rumored that the Iraqi star was arrested in UAE for beating his Lebanese girlfriend, but he soon denied those rumors. And now, Nabeel is being criticized for the unusual style he's been lately adopting on Instagram. Check out some of the bizarre outfits Saif Nabeel has been sporting lately.

Manny - the selfie cat has gained super fame on Instagram due to the unusual photos he shares on social media. The selfie cat has over 582,000 followers on Instagram and the number is increasing everyday. After following him, many people are now desiring to take selfies with this famous cat. Manny was nicknamed the selfie cat after his impressive photos where he appears to take selfies at various number of places and with wide range of animals. Manny - the selfie cat is a rescued gray Tabby cat from ...

Since the Taliban swept to power in mid-August, Afghans have little cash to spare and fear of being punished for supporting short or fashionable haircuts. During the Taliban's first stint in power from 1996 to 2001, the hardliners banned flamboyant hairstyles and insisted men grow beards. After they were ousted, being clean-shaven was often considered a sign of modernity, including in the relatively cosmopolitan western city of Herat. Now, suddenly people like to make themselves look like the Taliban.

This year's Emmy's had the best outfit choices. Scroll through to check out the award show's best looks.

The Murex d'Or is a Lebanese award created by Lebanese physicians, Zahi and Fadi Helou to recognize achievements in the domain of art in Lebanon the Arab region and the world. For the 21st edition of the awad ceremony that started back in 2000, check out the stars' best outfits in the glamourous night.