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On the 'Golden Eagle' train in Central Asia, writer Maggie Shipstead follows the historic Silk Road and witnesses, in some ...

Turkmenistan is tightening its dress code for women ... Turkmen women often prefer traditional clothing. Such clothing is considered not only an expression of cultural traditions, but also a form that ...

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ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Iran’s intelligence service has summoned dozens of people and instructed them not to wear traditional Kurdish clothing during Newroz celebrations later this month ...

Thursday, March 20, 2025, marks the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, a holiday that's been celebrated for several millenniums, ...

In Turkmenistan, the reclusive central Asian state where she lives, young women are effectively banned from driving. “I know the rules of the road. I drive calmly, don’t overtake anyone and know how ...

In Turkmenistan, the reclusive Central Asian state where she lives, young women are effectively banned from driving. “I know the rules of the road. I drive calmly, don’t overtake anyone and ...