LATESTVIDEOSASEANBRICSMIDDLE EASTUS-CHINA

Mazar-i-Sharif

Explore more about the topics related to mazar-i-sharif on Astro Awani

Blast tears through Kabul mosque, killing at least five

Blast tears through Kabul mosque, killing at least five

The same day deadly explosions hit passenger vehicles in the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif.
Thu May 26 2022
In northern Afghanistan, girls' schools working despite ban elsewhere

In northern Afghanistan, girls' schools working despite ban elsewhere

Secondary schools remain closed for girls in much of the country, but in Mazar-i-Sharif, local authorities have taken a different approach.
Wed Oct 13 2021
Some 1,000 people awaiting Taliban flight clearance from Mazar-i-Sharif - New York Times

Some 1,000 people awaiting Taliban flight clearance from Mazar-i-Sharif - New York Times

Six airplanes were stuck at Mazar-i-Sharif airport with Americans and Afghan interpreters on board, unable to take off because they had not received clearance from the Taliban.
Mon Sep 06 2021
Taliban fighters capture eighth provincial capital in six days

Taliban fighters capture eighth provincial capital in six days

The Taliban capture of Faizabad came as President Ashraf Ghani landed in Mazar-i-Sharif to rally its defenders.
Wed Aug 11 2021
Biden says Afghan leaders must 'fight for their nation' as Taliban gains

Biden says Afghan leaders must 'fight for their nation' as Taliban gains

US President Joe Biden urges the nation's leaders to fight for their homeland, as Taliban insurgents now controls 65 pct of the country.
Wed Aug 11 2021
Taliban tighten control of Afghan north as residents weigh options

Taliban tighten control of Afghan north as residents weigh options

President Ashraf Ghani called on regional strongmen to support his embattled government after a stunning string of Taliban gains.
Tue Aug 10 2021
Gunmen attack state TV station in Afghanistan

Gunmen attack state TV station in Afghanistan

There appeared to have been at least three attackers, two of whom had blown themselves up while at least one was still fighting.
Wed May 17 2017
Taliban attackers kill at least 140 soldiers at Afghan base

Taliban attackers kill at least 140 soldiers at Afghan base

At least 140 Afghan soldiers were killed by Taliban attackers apparently disguised in military uniforms, officials said on Saturday.
Sat Apr 22 2017
Two dead, scores wounded as blast rocks German consulate in Afghan city

Two dead, scores wounded as blast rocks German consulate in Afghan city

The bombing was claimed by the Taliban in retaliation for NATO air strikes last week near the northern city of Kunduz.
Fri Nov 11 2016
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024