20 years after freeing Afghanistan from the grip of the Taliban, U.S. and NATO troops are leaving. For a generation of Afghans who grew up during that time, the future is concerning. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi explains.
From smartphones to billboards, digital displays are everywhere. But some companies say the ideal display is the human eye itself, and they’re developing some eye-opening smart contact lenses. Tina Trinh reports.
In the Indian capital, tattoo studios have witnessed a growing demand for memorial tattoos in the wake of the second wave of the pandemic that claimed tens of thousands of lives. New Delhi was among the worst-hit cities in India. Anjana Pasricha has a report.
Female refugees are among the most vulnerable to losing out on education, a problem made worse by the coronavirus pandemic. To combat the challenge, U.S.-funded aid group RefuSHE offers learning programs for refugee women and girls in Kenya. Brenda Mulinya reports from Nairobi.
Following the 44-day war between Armenia and Azerbaijan in 2020, a fragile peace between the two nations continues to hold. But in some communities that cease-fire has created new problems. Arus Hakobyan has more in this report narrated by Anna Rice.
More than half of the Kenyan capital's nearly 5 million people live in slums, where many young people are lured by drugs and crime. In one neighborhood, a group is using the game of chess to help transform the lives of young people. Lenny Ruvaga reports from Nairobi.
Pastry chef Shimi Aaron fell in love with babkas — a dessert that originated in Eastern Europe in the 19th century. Aaron started making his own, and today he is teaching others how to make this unusual pastry. Genia Dulot met with the chef to hear his story.
After last year’s summer Olympics in Japan were postponed because of the pandemic, some American student athletes have been balancing school and training in anticipation of this year’s Games in Tokyo. Connor Smith has this report.
VOA’s Igor Tsikhanenka sat down for an exclusive interview with Tsikhanouskaya in Washington.
Bombette Martin is a young skateboarder who is living her dreams at the Olympics. A dual US/UK citizen, she will represent Team Great Britain in Tokyo. VOA’s Aaron Fedor caught up with her in her hometown, New York.
could reverse the gains made recently in the world’s second worst hit country.
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