US says it is up to Afghans to defend country as Taliban take more territory
US says it is up to Afghan security forces to defend the country after Taliban militants captured a sixth provincial capital.
Tue Aug 10 2021
Afghan peace negotiators far apart on basic issues such as ceasefire, women's rights
The Afghan government and Taliban militants remain far apart on even the most basic issues a week into talks meant to end two decades of war.
Tue Sep 22 2020
Taliban announce three-day ceasefire in Afghanistan for Eid al-Adha, starting Friday
Afghanistan's Islamist Taliban militants announced on Tuesday that they will observe a three-day ceasefire for the Muslim religious holiday of Eid al-Adha, starting Friday.
Wed Jul 29 2020
US airstrike kills at least nine Afghan police; personnel may have been mistaken for Taliban
U.S. forces apparently mistook the police for the Taliban militants both the U.S. and Afghan forces were fighting.
Sat Jul 22 2017
Pakistan says starts fencing Afghanistan border in "high-threat zones"
Pakistan has begun building a fence on its disputed 2,500 km border with Afghanistan to prevent incursions by militants, Pakistan's army chief said.
Mon Mar 27 2017
13 Taliban including group commander killed in North Afghanistan
Some 13 Taliban militants, including a group commander, have been killed in operations in the northern Kunduz province, China's Xinhua news agency reported quoting an army spokesman in the province on
Wed Dec 21 2016
Blast kills 11 on way to Afghan wedding
The blast occurred on Thursday just as 30 Afghan civilians were killed in US air strikes in the neighbouring province of Kunduz, a hotbed of Taliban insurgency.
Fri Nov 04 2016
India condemns 'inhuman' attack on Pakistan school
India on Tuesday condemned a deadly attack by Taliban militants on an army-run school in neighbouring Pakistan.
Tue Dec 16 2014
Taliban attack Afghan intelligence office
Taliban militants Saturday attacked an Afghan intelligence service office in the eastern city of Jalalabad, killing at least three people in a bomb and gun assault, officials said.
Sat Aug 30 2014
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