Afghan YouTubers fear for future as Taliban ban women’s voices
Content creators say their ability to make videos in public and at home will be curtailed.
Sat Sep 21 2024
Harris calls Trump cemetery visit disrespectful 'political stunt'
Donald Trump said families of service members who died in Afghanistan had asked him to go to Arlington National Cemetery.
Mon Sep 02 2024
Taliban marks three years of rule and sharia law in Afghanistan
The system is Islamic and sharia-based, sharia is being implemented, said supreme leader Haibatullah Akhundzada.
Thu Aug 15 2024
New film captures Afghan women's courage in failed peace talks with Taliban
The film is a testament to the courage of Afghan women leaders who continue advocating for change since the Taliban seized power.
Sat May 04 2024
Taliban's treatment of women under scrutiny at UN rights meeting
The Taliban say they respect rights in line with their interpretation of Islamic law.
Mon Apr 29 2024
FEATURE - Afghan women become YouTubers as Taliban restrict work
The Taliban said female YouTubers need to meet criteria for a license, which include a journalism degree and three years' work experience.
Sat Apr 20 2024
Afghan women turn to entrepreneurship but struggle to access capital
The Taliban have not formally banned women from work but have barred many Afghan female aid workers, shuttered beauty salons.
Thu Apr 18 2024
The leader of ISIS group linked to Moscow attack has global ambitions
The Islamic State in Khorasan is active in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran and has set its sights on Europe and beyond.
Tue Mar 26 2024
Australian war hero appeals defamation ruling on reports he was complicit in Afghan unlawful killings
Ben Roberts-Smith called the report false and based on claims of failed soldiers, jealous of his accolades, and sought unspecified damages.
Mon Feb 05 2024
[COLUMNIST]: A look ahead to 2024 in Asia Pacific from Red Cross and Red Crescent
Dramatic shifts in power in Afghanistan and Myanmar in 2021 put the Asia Pacific region at the forefront of humanitarian attention.
Fri Feb 02 2024
Afghanistan is not against Women's rights, says minister
Dr Qalandar Ibaad Jan said the administration has open multiple areas for women to contribute.
Thu Dec 21 2023
Afghanistan - "Build a relationship first, then share your views with us"
Afghanistan is ready to sit with the international community in order to discuss matters for the common good.
Thu Dec 21 2023
Malala Yousafzai likens Taliban's treatment of women to apartheid in Mandela lecture
Malala Yousafzai said the Taliban's actions should be considered "gender apartheid" and that it had "in effect ... made girlhood illegal".
Wed Dec 06 2023
Taliban defends record on women as UN looks at path forward
The Taliban say they respect rights in line with their interpretation of Islamic law.
Wed Nov 22 2023
Afghanistan kecam Israel, sifatkan sebagai penjenayah perang
Afghanistan mengecam serangan berterusan Israel di Palestin yang disifatkan sebagai "kekejaman yang tidak pernah berlaku sebelum ini".
Fri Nov 17 2023
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024