
Doctor? Engineer? As dreams fade, Afghan girls turn to madrasas
The madrasas were open for girls of all ages, where male teachers are forbidden from hearing the voices of female students in person.
Thu Feb 16 2023

Taliban's reclusive supreme leader appears, belying rumours of his death
Taliban's reclusive supreme leader, Haibatullah Akhundzada, made a rare public appearance in the southern city of Kandahar.
Sun Oct 31 2021

Islamic State claims responsibility for mosque attack in Afghan city of Kandahar - Statement
It was the second week in a row that militants bombed Friday prayers and killed dozens of worshippers.
Sat Oct 16 2021

Blast at Shi'ite mosque in Afghan city of Kandahar kills dozens
Suicide bombers attacked a Shi'ite mosque in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar, killing at least 35 people.
Sat Oct 16 2021

Thousands protest against Taliban in Kandahar over evictions
Protesters gathered in front of the governor's house in Kandahar after around 3,000 families were asked to leave the colony.
Wed Sep 15 2021

A curtain divides male, female students as Afghan universities reopen
Students across Afghanistan have started returning to university for the first time since the Taliban stormed to power.
Tue Sep 07 2021

As Afghanistan adjusts to Taliban rule, music goes silent
Taliban authorities in Kandahar, issued a formal order against radio stations playing music and female announcers
Tue Aug 31 2021

Taliban seize more Afghan cities, assault on capital Kabul expected
A government official confirmed that Kandahar, the economic hub of the south, was under Taliban control.
Sat Aug 14 2021

Afghan women bankers forced from roles as Taliban takes control
There are signs the Taliban is going back on a promise allowing women to work, according to female bank employees forced of of their jobs.
Fri Aug 13 2021

Taliban capture Afghanistan's Kandahar as embassies get staff out
The United Nations has warned that a Taliban offensive reaching the capital Kabul would have a "catastrophic impact on civilians"
Fri Aug 13 2021

Taliban advances in Afghanistan, US and Britain to evacuate embassies
Taliban captures Kandahar and Herat, as the US and Britain said they would send thousands of troops to help evacuate their embassy staffs.
Fri Aug 13 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's controls two-thirds of Afghanistan, US warns Kabul could fall within 90 days
The Taliban continues to gain territory in rapid advances to seize control of Afghanistan.
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

India pulls officials from Afghanistan's Kandahar as Taliban widens control
Bagchi said due to the intense fighting near Kandahar city, India-based personnel have been brought back for the time being.
Sun Jul 11 2021

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025