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Rana Hayek: Fixing Cars, Breaking Taboos
VideosRana Hayek: Fixing Cars, Breaking Taboos

“You don’t belong here!” they used to tell her. Today, Rana Hayek proves them wrong. An engineer and garage owner, she has turned her passion for repairing cars into a profession. Along the way, she is breaking the barriers of a trade still largely dominated by men.    

Haydarpaşa: Istanbul’s Forgotten Heritage
VideosHaydarpaşa: Istanbul’s Forgotten Heritage

A historic treasure of Istanbul, Haydarpaşa Station, which has been out of service since 2013, was recently taken over by the Ministry of Culture, which plans to turn it into an arts center. Every week, former employees rally to preserve it as a functioning train station.

Beats Beyond Age: DJ Gloria’s Story
VideosBeats Beyond Age: DJ Gloria’s Story

At 81 years old, DJ Gloria, whose real name is Madelein Mansson, has transformed her retirement into a vibrant new chapter. From aerobics instructor to nightlife sensation, she now spins at Sweden’s hottest clubs, bringing music, energy and empowerment to partygoers over 50. Her journey proves that passion, confidence and creativity know no age ...

Afghanistan Earthquake Kills More Than 1000
VideosAfghanistan Earthquake Kills More Than 1000

A massive rescue operation was underway in Afghanistan on Monday, after a strong earthquake and multiple aftershocks collapsed homes onto sleeping families in a remote, mountainous region, killing more than 1000 people, according to the Taliban authorities. The 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck just before midnight, rattling buildings from Kabul to ...

Frankincense Trees... Oman’s White Gold
VideosFrankincense Trees... Oman’s White Gold

In Oman’s Dhofar region, frankincense has been traded for millennia and was once as valuable as oil. Today, harvesters and authorities fight to preserve this ancient white gold for future generations.