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Malala Yousafzai urges Muslim leaders to back gender apartheid legal push

Malala Yousafzai urges Muslim leaders to back gender apartheid legal push

Malala Yousafzai says Muslim voices must lead the way against the policies of the Taliban.
Mon Jan 13 2025
Is it time to recognise the Taliban government in Afghanistan?

Is it time to recognise the Taliban government in Afghanistan?

After 20 years of war and NATOs withdrawal, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan - the Taliban's official name is not going anywhere for now.
Sat Jan 11 2025
Hundreds of veterans, others urge Trump to continue resettling at-risk Afghans

Hundreds of veterans, others urge Trump to continue resettling at-risk Afghans

The letter, signed by the veterans, officials and others, will be sent to Trump and congressional leaders and was organised by #AfghanEvac.
Thu Jan 09 2025
Driver in deadly New Orleans truck ramming may have had help; ISIS flag found on truck

Driver in deadly New Orleans truck ramming may have had help; ISIS flag found on truck

The suspect, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, a U.S. citizen from Texas who once served in Afghanistan, was killed in a shootout with police after ramming the crowd.
Thu Jan 02 2025
Afghan student nurses crushed as Taliban block last job hope

Afghan student nurses crushed as Taliban block last job hope

Students say the closures abruptly left thousands of girls without a future and would have serious implications for women's healthcare.
Sun Dec 22 2024
In aid-starved Afghanistan, relief workers fight a forgotten hunger crisis

In aid-starved Afghanistan, relief workers fight a forgotten hunger crisis

Nonprofit groups are trying to fill a growing humanitarian void, providing aid to destitute families.
Sun Dec 15 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover

UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover

The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Afghan YouTubers fear for future as Taliban ban women’s voices

Afghan YouTubers fear for future as Taliban ban women’s voices

Content creators say their ability to make videos in public and at home will be curtailed.
Sat Sep 21 2024
Harris calls Trump cemetery visit disrespectful 'political stunt'

Harris calls Trump cemetery visit disrespectful 'political stunt'

Donald Trump said families of service members who died in Afghanistan had asked him to go to Arlington National Cemetery.
Mon Sep 02 2024
Taliban marks three years of rule and sharia law in Afghanistan

Taliban marks three years of rule and sharia law in Afghanistan

The system is Islamic and sharia-based, sharia is being implemented, said supreme leader Haibatullah Akhundzada.
Thu Aug 15 2024
New film captures Afghan women's courage in failed peace talks with Taliban

New film captures Afghan women's courage in failed peace talks with Taliban

The film is a testament to the courage of Afghan women leaders who continue advocating for change since the Taliban seized power.
Sat May 04 2024
Taliban's treatment of women under scrutiny at UN rights meeting

Taliban's treatment of women under scrutiny at UN rights meeting

The Taliban say they respect rights in line with their interpretation of Islamic law.
Mon Apr 29 2024
FEATURE - Afghan women become YouTubers as Taliban restrict work

FEATURE - Afghan women become YouTubers as Taliban restrict work

The Taliban said female YouTubers need to meet criteria for a license, which include a journalism degree and three years' work experience.
Sat Apr 20 2024
Afghan women turn to entrepreneurship but struggle to access capital

Afghan women turn to entrepreneurship but struggle to access capital

The Taliban have not formally banned women from work but have barred many Afghan female aid workers, shuttered beauty salons.
Thu Apr 18 2024
The leader of ISIS group linked to Moscow attack has global ambitions

The leader of ISIS group linked to Moscow attack has global ambitions

The Islamic State in Khorasan is active in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran and has set its sights on Europe and beyond.
Tue Mar 26 2024
China's Lunar New Year travel rush: World's biggest annual migration

China's Lunar New Year travel rush: World's biggest annual migration

This year's travel rush comes as China extended the official Spring Festival break by one day to eight days.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Experts warn against children snoring during sleep

Experts warn against children snoring during sleep

Some may think that snoring is a common occurrence during sleep and does not require treatment.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Younger workers more likely to suffer burnout as generation gap grows

Younger workers more likely to suffer burnout as generation gap grows

There's a need to rebuild bridges and open up conversations on changing attitudes and expectations around work, says Brian Dow.
Sun Jan 19 2025
INSIGHT - How bond vigilantes could check Trump's power

INSIGHT - How bond vigilantes could check Trump's power

As Donald Trump takes office on January 20, concerns over bond vigilantes in the US have resurfaced, according to several market experts.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Trump look-alike sings to sell pudding in Pakistan

Trump look-alike sings to sell pudding in Pakistan

A food vendor who locals say bears an uncanny resemblance to US President-elect Donald Trump gets more business and attention than others.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Tokyo museum offers visitors 'flashback' to defunct technology

Tokyo museum offers visitors 'flashback' to defunct technology

From Betacam videotapes to floppy disks and vintage Sony devices, the museum is a showcase for old cameras and telecom equipment.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Australian scientists discover bigger species of deadly funnel web spiders

Australian scientists discover bigger species of deadly funnel web spiders

Sscientists say, the "Big Boy" would be classified as a separate species of funnel-web spider.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Biden or Trump can still rescue TikTok; here's how

Biden or Trump can still rescue TikTok; here's how

So how could Trump or Biden prevent TikTok from going dark?
Sat Jan 18 2025
Africa's youth protests: A storm brewing for 2025?

Africa's youth protests: A storm brewing for 2025?

Africa sees a wave of youth-led protests fuelled by frustrations over rampant corruption, poor governance, high living costs, unemployment.
Sat Jan 18 2025
Rocking the cradle: Embracing pregnancy after 40

Rocking the cradle: Embracing pregnancy after 40

Age is no longer a barrier for Malaysian women to embrace motherhood, thanks to advancements in fertility treatments.
Sat Jan 18 2025