Tight-lipped Taliban leaders gather after US says Zawahiri killed
Leaders of Afghanistan's Taliban were holding discussions about how to respond to the US drone strike in Kabul, an official said.
Thu Aug 04 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
Men will represent women at gathering for national unity - Taliban leader
The gathering organised by the Taliban of Afghanistan's religious scholars and tribal elders will be without female participants.
Thu Jun 30 2022
Drone strike on Pakistani Taliban leader fails to explode, Taliban sources say
A drone strike hit a house just inside Afghanistan's border with Pakistan but the missile failed to explode.
Fri Dec 17 2021
New Zealand's Ardern implores Taliban to uphold human rights
Ardern implored Taliban leaders to uphold human rights in Afghanistan by allowing women to continue in work and education.
Mon Aug 16 2021
Taliban urged to abstain from multiple marriages
Taliban leaders are facing increasing financial pressure to pay a 'bride price", depleting the movement's funds.
Fri Jan 15 2021
Afghanistan declares Taliban leader dead in US drone attack
Afghanistan on Sunday said Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour was killed in a US bombing raid, the first confirmation from regional officials of his death.
Sun May 22 2016
Taliban leader Mullah Omar is dead, Afghanistan says
Taliban supremo Mullah Omar died two years ago in Pakistan, Afghanistan said on Wednesday, after unnamed government and militant sources reported the demise of the reclusive warrior-cleric.
Thu Jul 30 2015
Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt's Red Sea coast
The boat, the Sea Story, capsized on Monday near the Sataya Reef while carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew on a multi-day diving trip.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UTP introduced a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours
UTP has proudly unveiled Malaysia's first multidisciplinary engineering programme.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal
The US "will make another push, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others, to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza," says Joe Biden.
Wed Nov 27 2024
JPS issues flood warning, 30 villages in Pasir Puteh expected to be inundated
Flooding is expected near Sungai Semerak, Pasir Puteh, affecting low-lying villages within 5km of the river, according to PRABN.
Wed Nov 27 2024
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
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
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024