Blast at education institute in Afghan capital kills 19
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack.
Fri Sep 30 2022
Biden: Al Qaeda leader Zawahiri killed in US strike in Afghanistan
US officials said Zawahiri died after a US drone strike in the Afghan capital Kabul on Sunday.
Tue Aug 02 2022
Reclusive Taliban leader attends gathering in Afghan capital
Haibatullah Akhundzada joined religious leaders from around the country for the meeting of more than 3,000 male participants in Kabul.
Fri Jul 01 2022
Mobile library restarts in Afghan capital, delighting children
A mobile library bus chugged to a Kabul orphanage and opened its doors for the first time since the Taliban's return to power.
Tue Dec 07 2021
Hundreds throng passport office in Afghan capital
Taliban security men had to beat back some in the crowd in efforts to maintain order.
Thu Oct 07 2021
Taliban replaces women's ministry with ministry of virtue and vice
Workers in the Afghan capital Kabul replaces signs for the country's women's ministry with those for the Taliban's moral police.
Sat Sep 18 2021
UK intelligence did not expect Afghan capital to fall this year - Raab
UK had not made sufficient preparation for the chaos that would follow when the Taliban seized the capital on Aug. 15.
Thu Sep 02 2021
Taliban enter Afghan capital, official says President Ghani has left for Tajikistan
A representative of the Taliban said the group was checking on Ghani's whereabouts.
Sun Aug 15 2021
Taliban enter Afghan capital as US diplomats evacuate by chopper
A Taliban official told Reuters the group did not want any casualties as it took charge but had not declared a ceasefire.
Sun Aug 15 2021
US troops arrive in Afghan capital to assist evacuations
The Pentagon has said two battalions of Marines and one infantry battalion will arrive in Kabul by Sunday.
Sat Aug 14 2021
Taliban take Ghazni city on road to Afghan capital
The Taliban said they had captured Kandahar's provincial prison.
Thu Aug 12 2021
Taliban could take Afghan capital within 90 days after rapid gains - US intelligence
Taliban fighters could isolate Afghanistan's capital in 30 days and possibly take it over within 90, a US defence official cited.
Thu Aug 12 2021
Rockets hit Afghan capital Kabul, at least three killed
Warning sirens blaring from embassies and it comes two days before a major donor conference for Afghanistan in Geneva.
Sat Nov 21 2020
Blast hits Afghan capital near Shi'ite mosque, killing at least one
The blast hit the Qala-e Fatehullah area of the city, near the Hussainya mosque, and came as security forces were on alert for possible attacks during Ashura.
Sat Sep 30 2017
Car bomber hits NATO convoy in Afghanistan, civilians wounded
A car bomber attacked a Danish convoy belonging to the NATO-led military mission in the Afghan capital, Kabul, on Sunday.
Sun Sep 24 2017
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024