Biden says Afghan leaders must 'fight for their nation' as Taliban gains
US President Joe Biden urges the nation's leaders to fight for their homeland, as Taliban insurgents now controls 65 pct of the country.
Wed Aug 11 2021
Afghan peace talks open with calls for ceasefire, women's rights
Afghan government representatives and Taliban insurgents gathered on Saturday for historic peace talks aimed at ending two decades of war that has killed tens of thousands of combatants and civilians.
Sun Sep 13 2020
Afghan peace talks to open in Doha, 19 years after 9/11 triggered war
Talks between the Afghan government and Taliban insurgents start in Qatar's capital Doha on Saturday with the goal of bringing an end to nearly two decades of a conflict.
Sat Sep 12 2020
Mattis signs orders to send additional troops to Afghanistan
Mattis did not specify the size of the force, which will help combat Taliban insurgents and other armed Islamists.
Fri Sep 01 2017
Russia calls US allegation it arms Taliban unsubstantiated
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that a U.S. allegation Moscow was supplying arms to Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan was unsubstantiated.
Tue Apr 25 2017
One killed, 13 wounded in Kabul suicide attack - Afghan officials
A suicide bomber killed at least one person and wounded 13 in an attack on a road near Kabul airport, officials in the Afghan capital said.
Mon Dec 28 2015
Afghan Taliban storm jail, release hundreds of prisoners - Police
Taliban insurgents stormed a prison in the central Afghan city of Ghazni early Monday, killing police and releasing hundreds of prisoners.
Mon Sep 14 2015
Child among four civilians killed in Afghan raid
Four civilians, including a child, were killed in a two-day raid against Taliban insurgents by Afghan.
Thu Mar 28 2013
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
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024