
UN Security Council asks for advice on dealing with Afghan Taliban
The Security Council expressed concern in the resolution at the lack of progress made by the Taliban on its expectations.
Fri Mar 17 2023

UN shelves bid by Afghan Taliban, Myanmar junta for representation
The postponement of decisions on Myanmar, Afghanistan and Libya leaves the current envoys in place.
Sat Dec 17 2022

Afghan Taliban defence minister orders crackdown on abuses
The Taliban's new defence minister has issued a rebuke over misconduct by some commanders and fighters.
Fri Sep 24 2021

Leaders of Afghan Taliban will not stay in 'shadow of secrecy' - Group official
Taliban says its leaders will show themselves to the world, unlike during the past 20 years, when its leaders have lived largely in secret.
Wed Aug 18 2021

Afghan Taliban declares three-day ceasefire for Eid celebration this week - Spokesman
The ceasefire declaration came two days after bombings outside a school in Kabul killed at least 68, injured more than 165 others.
Mon May 10 2021

US puts more pressure on Pakistan to help with Afghan war
U.S. officials are frustrated by what they see as Pakistan's reluctance to act against groups such as the Afghan Taliban and the Haqqani network.
Wed Aug 23 2017

Afghan Taliban appoint new leader after deadly drone strike
It remains unclear whether Akhundzada will follow Mansour in shunning peace negotiations with the Afghan government.
Wed May 25 2016

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

Afghan Taliban announce Mullah Akhtar Mansour as new leader
The Taliban has appointed Mullah Akhtar Mansour as their new leader with deputies Sirajuddin Haqqani and Haibatullah Akhundzada.
Fri Jul 31 2015

Pakistan frees eight Taliban prisoners
Pakistan has released eight Afghan Taliban prisoners, including senior former administration chiefs, in a bid to aid its wartorn neighbour's peace efforts, officials said Tuesday.
Tue Jan 01 2013

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