Tight-lipped Taliban leaders gather after US says Zawahiri killed
Leaders of Afghanistan's Taliban were holding discussions about how to respond to the US drone strike in Kabul, an official said.
Thu Aug 04 2022
Reclusive Taliban leader attends gathering in Afghan capital
Haibatullah Akhundzada joined religious leaders from around the country for the meeting of more than 3,000 male participants in Kabul.
Fri Jul 01 2022
Men will represent women at gathering for national unity - Taliban leader
The gathering organised by the Taliban of Afghanistan's religious scholars and tribal elders will be without female participants.
Thu Jun 30 2022
Drone strike on Pakistani Taliban leader fails to explode, Taliban sources say
A drone strike hit a house just inside Afghanistan's border with Pakistan but the missile failed to explode.
Fri Dec 17 2021
New Zealand's Ardern implores Taliban to uphold human rights
Ardern implored Taliban leaders to uphold human rights in Afghanistan by allowing women to continue in work and education.
Mon Aug 16 2021
Taliban urged to abstain from multiple marriages
Taliban leaders are facing increasing financial pressure to pay a 'bride price", depleting the movement's funds.
Fri Jan 15 2021
Afghanistan declares Taliban leader dead in US drone attack
Afghanistan on Sunday said Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour was killed in a US bombing raid, the first confirmation from regional officials of his death.
Sun May 22 2016
Taliban leader Mullah Omar is dead, Afghanistan says
Taliban supremo Mullah Omar died two years ago in Pakistan, Afghanistan said on Wednesday, after unnamed government and militant sources reported the demise of the reclusive warrior-cleric.
Thu Jul 30 2015
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024