UN chief congratulates Afghans on 'momentous' vote
Afghans braved the threat of Taliban attacks to vote in Saturday's polls to elect a successor to President Hamid Karzai.
Mon Apr 07 2014
Afghanistan head to polls on Saturday marking a new era
US-led foreign donors hope the vote will help vindicate the massive military and civilian intervention since 2001 and start a new era for the country.
Fri Apr 04 2014
NATO probes report of child killed in Afghan airstrike
President Hamid Karzai lashed out at his American allies again on Thursday after word came that NATO drone strikes had killed civilians in southern Afghanistan.
Fri Nov 29 2013
Kerry sees progress as security talks in Kabul extended
President Hamid Karzai and US Secretary of State John Kerry held a second day of talks in Kabul on Saturday.
Sat Oct 12 2013
John Kerry arrives in Kabul on unannounced visit
President Hamid Karzai said this week that he was prepared to walk away from the Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA) talks.
Fri Oct 11 2013
Obama to host Afghan president at White House
US President Barack Obama will host Afghan President Hamid Karzai at the White House on Friday for talks centered on the long-term security compact between the two countries.
Tue Jan 08 2013
How lab-grown meat can feed our need for protein
Putting meat on people's plates is a significant contributor to global warming.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Developing nations blast $300 billion COP29 climate deal as insufficient
Some delegates gave the deal a standing ovation in the COP29 plenary hall. Others lambasted wealthy nations for not doing more.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Johor's four-and-a-half-day work week depends on state govt's rationale - Azalina
She said the state government must have valid reasons for the proposal but declined to elaborate further.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Gunman shot dead, 3 police injured in shooting near Israeli embassy in Jordan
The kingdom has witnessed some of the biggest peaceful rallies across the region as anti-Israel sentiment runs high over the war in Gaza.
Sun Nov 24 2024
23 killed, 45 injured in fresh Israeli airstrikes on eastern Lebanon
Over 3,600 people have been killed by Israeli attacks in Lebanon so far.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024