Most casualties in recent Afghan earthquakes are women, children - WHO
The Taliban administration said at least 2,400 people were killed and over 2,000 injured in Saturday's quakes.
Tue Oct 10 2023
Multiple quakes kill at least 16 in western Afghanistan
Rescue officials are trying to access remote areas that were difficult to reach.
Sun Oct 08 2023
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
Taliban administration orders beauty salons in Afghanistan to close
The deadline for the closing of beauty parlors for women is one month, a spokesperson said.
Wed Jul 05 2023
Kabul airport attack 'mastermind' killed by Taliban - US officials
The Taliban have killed an Islamic State militant who was the "mastermind" behind a suicide attack at Kabul's international airport in 2021.
Wed Apr 26 2023
Islamic State claims responsibility for Kabul attack
The explosion outside the military airport in the capital Kabul had caused multiple casualties.
Tue Jan 03 2023
Blast outside Kabul's military airport, multiple casualties - Interior ministry
Local residents said a loud explosion was heard in the vicinity of the military side of the heavily fortified airport.
Sun Jan 01 2023
UN Security Council denounces Taliban bans on women in Afghanistan
UN said the ban "represents an increasing erosion for the respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms."
Wed Dec 28 2022
Female students turned away from Afghan universities after Taliban ban
Female students were told to leave by armed Taliban forces, even if they were going to complete administrative tasks.
Thu Dec 22 2022
Taliban-led Afghan administration suspends women from universities
A spokesperson said Afghan public and private universities to suspend access to female students immediately until further notice.
Wed Dec 21 2022
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
Two Russian embassy staff dead, 11 hurt in suicide bomb blast in Kabul
Police said the attacker was shot dead by armed guards as he approached the gate.
Mon Sep 05 2022
Pakistan floods force tens of thousands from homes overnight
A fast-rising river destroyed a major bridge, as deadly floods cause devastation across the country.
Mon Aug 29 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
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Thu Aug 18 2022
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024