Doctor? Engineer? As dreams fade, Afghan girls turn to madrasas
The madrasas were open for girls of all ages, where male teachers are forbidden from hearing the voices of female students in person.
Thu Feb 16 2023
Taliban's reclusive supreme leader appears, belying rumours of his death
Taliban's reclusive supreme leader, Haibatullah Akhundzada, made a rare public appearance in the southern city of Kandahar.
Sun Oct 31 2021
Islamic State claims responsibility for mosque attack in Afghan city of Kandahar - Statement
It was the second week in a row that militants bombed Friday prayers and killed dozens of worshippers.
Sat Oct 16 2021
Blast at Shi'ite mosque in Afghan city of Kandahar kills dozens
Suicide bombers attacked a Shi'ite mosque in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar, killing at least 35 people.
Sat Oct 16 2021
Thousands protest against Taliban in Kandahar over evictions
Protesters gathered in front of the governor's house in Kandahar after around 3,000 families were asked to leave the colony.
Wed Sep 15 2021
A curtain divides male, female students as Afghan universities reopen
Students across Afghanistan have started returning to university for the first time since the Taliban stormed to power.
Tue Sep 07 2021
As Afghanistan adjusts to Taliban rule, music goes silent
Taliban authorities in Kandahar, issued a formal order against radio stations playing music and female announcers
Tue Aug 31 2021
Taliban seize more Afghan cities, assault on capital Kabul expected
A government official confirmed that Kandahar, the economic hub of the south, was under Taliban control.
Sat Aug 14 2021
Afghan women bankers forced from roles as Taliban takes control
There are signs the Taliban is going back on a promise allowing women to work, according to female bank employees forced of of their jobs.
Fri Aug 13 2021
Taliban capture Afghanistan's Kandahar as embassies get staff out
The United Nations has warned that a Taliban offensive reaching the capital Kabul would have a "catastrophic impact on civilians"
Fri Aug 13 2021
Taliban advances in Afghanistan, US and Britain to evacuate embassies
Taliban captures Kandahar and Herat, as the US and Britain said they would send thousands of troops to help evacuate their embassy staffs.
Fri Aug 13 2021
Taliban take Ghazni city on road to Afghan capital
The Taliban said they had captured Kandahar's provincial prison.
Thu Aug 12 2021
Taliban's controls two-thirds of Afghanistan, US warns Kabul could fall within 90 days
The Taliban continues to gain territory in rapid advances to seize control of Afghanistan.
Thu Aug 12 2021
Taliban could take Afghan capital within 90 days after rapid gains - US intelligence
Taliban fighters could isolate Afghanistan's capital in 30 days and possibly take it over within 90, a US defence official cited.
Thu Aug 12 2021
India pulls officials from Afghanistan's Kandahar as Taliban widens control
Bagchi said due to the intense fighting near Kandahar city, India-based personnel have been brought back for the time being.
Sun Jul 11 2021
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