UN chief congratulates Afghans on 'momentous' vote
Afghans braved the threat of Taliban attacks to vote in Saturday's polls to elect a successor to President Hamid Karzai.
Mon Apr 07 2014
Afghanistan head to polls on Saturday marking a new era
US-led foreign donors hope the vote will help vindicate the massive military and civilian intervention since 2001 and start a new era for the country.
Fri Apr 04 2014
NATO probes report of child killed in Afghan airstrike
President Hamid Karzai lashed out at his American allies again on Thursday after word came that NATO drone strikes had killed civilians in southern Afghanistan.
Fri Nov 29 2013
Kerry sees progress as security talks in Kabul extended
President Hamid Karzai and US Secretary of State John Kerry held a second day of talks in Kabul on Saturday.
Sat Oct 12 2013
John Kerry arrives in Kabul on unannounced visit
President Hamid Karzai said this week that he was prepared to walk away from the Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA) talks.
Fri Oct 11 2013
Obama to host Afghan president at White House
US President Barack Obama will host Afghan President Hamid Karzai at the White House on Friday for talks centered on the long-term security compact between the two countries.
Tue Jan 08 2013
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024