
Taliban mark two years since return to power in Afghanistan
Taliban parades were expected through the day and several departments, including the education ministry, held gatherings to celebrate.
Tue Aug 15 2023

Kabul hotel attack ends as three gunmen killed; two foreigners injured
Taliban sources said the attack was carried out at Longan Hotel where Chinese and other foreigners usually stay.
Tue Dec 13 2022

Taliban publicly execute man accused of murder, in a first since takeover
The execution was carried out by the father of the victim, who shot the man three times, Mujahid said in a statement.
Thu Dec 08 2022

Taliban say they've not found body of al Qaeda leader
The Taliban said they are continuing investigations after the US said they killed Ayman al-Zawahiri in an airstrike in Kabul last month.
Thu Aug 25 2022

A year of Taliban rule gives Afghanistan security but little hope
Afghanistan struggles with rising poverty, drought, malnutrition and fading hope among women that they will have a decisive role.
Mon Aug 15 2022

For struggling Afghan family, the next meal is a matter of faith
Already vulnerable after months of severe drought and decades of war that forced many to flee homes, Afghans are entering the unknown.
Fri Dec 31 2021

Dozens killed and wounded as blasts and gunfire hit Kabul hospital
At least 25 people were killed and more than 50 wounded when gunmen attacked Afghanistan's biggest military hospital.
Wed Nov 03 2021

Taliban says failure to recognise their government could have global effects
The Taliban calls on the United States and other countries to recognise their government in Afghanistan.
Sun Oct 31 2021

Afghan girls stuck at home, waiting for Taliban plan to re-open schools
As the weeks pass in Afghanistan, the new Taliban administration has yet to announce when it will re-open secondary schools for girls.
Sat Oct 02 2021

Afghanistan's Taliban say working on reopening girls' high schools
Taliban stirred scepticism when they said last week that they would open schools for high school-aged boys but not girls.
Wed Sep 22 2021

Exclusive - Afghan women should not work alongside men, senior Taliban figure says
Taliban officials have said women would be able to work and study within the limits laid down by sharia.
Tue Sep 14 2021

Taliban claim control of Panjshir, opposition says resistance will continue
Taliban declares that the capture of Panjshir valley completed the takeover of Afghanistan and will unveil a new government soon.
Tue Sep 07 2021

At least 17 killed in celebratory gunfire in Kabul - Reports
The gunfire drew a rebuke from the main Taliban spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid.
Sat Sep 04 2021

Biden says Afghanistan exit marks the end of US nation-building
Biden portrayed the chaotic exit as a logistical success that would have been just as messy even if it had been launched weeks earlier.
Wed Sep 01 2021

Taliban says US drone strike in Kabul also killed civilians - Chinese state TV
Zabihullah Mujahid said seven people were killed in the drone attack, describing the US action on foreign soil as unlawful.
Mon Aug 30 2021

AI Revolution: Will Malaysia’s workforce sink or swim?
AI is no longer a distant concept, it is actively transforming industries, reshaping job markets, and redefining the skills needed.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Dalai Lama says his successor to be born outside China
Beijing insists it will choose his successor, but the Dalai Lama says any successor named by China would not be respected.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025

US judge says Musk's DOGE must release records on operations run in 'secrecy'
The ruling, the first of its kind, marks an early victory for advocates pushing DOGE to be more transparent about its role in mass firings.
Tue Mar 11 2025

How to Get to Merdeka 118: Your Complete Guide
Heres everything you need to know about getting there efficiently.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Trump's renewed interest in Greenland lacks respect, says prime minister
Greenland, whose population is only 57,000, belongs to its people and that it should decide on its own future, says it's PM.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Why Canada is jailing more Indigenous people despite Trudeau's promises
Sentencing rules, supervisory orders and parole denials drive higher incarceration rates.
Tue Mar 11 2025

BRICS' climate leadership aims hang on healing deep divides
So far the middle-income BRICS have resisted demands from cash-strapped developed countries that they should share financial liability.
Tue Mar 11 2025

As US restores some aid, humanitarian groups ask: where is the money?
The United Nations has started evaluating "choices we are making on which lives not to save" due to cuts.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Social media platform X down again for thousands of users, Downdetector shows
Elon Musk's social media platform X was down again for thousands of users in the United States, according to Downdetector.com.
Mon Mar 10 2025