Skateistan, an international NGO in Afghanistan, uses skateboarding to empower vulnerable youth, especially girls, by connecting them to education and promoting equality and trust. Founded in 2007 by Oliver Percovich, the organization has grown to include a skate park and educational facility serving over 400 children weekly. It offers programs such as English lessons, art classes, and a 'Back to School' program. Skateistan has expanded beyond Afghanistan, with projects in Cambodia and South Africa. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and U.K. photographer Jessica Fulford-Dobson have recognized the positive impact of Skateistan on Afghan society.

The article celebrates the creation of the cronefeh, a hybrid dessert combining elements of the traditional Middle Eastern knafeh and the croissant, by the Lebanese bakery Sea Sweet. Naeem Maalouf and his brothers, who run the bakery, are credited with this innovative treat that has gained popularity on social media. The article also mentions other Lebanese culinary innovations like the zaa’tar croissant, highlighting the cultural and gastronomic contributions of Lebanon.