Taliban leader defends public punishments, rejects past label as ‘terrorists’
Akhundzada reiterated his support for public punishments, which he argued were divine commands rather than human decisions....
Taliban chief minister absent from Eid prayers in Kabul
The ceremony was attended by senior Taliban officials, including Akhund's three deputies, the chief minister himself did not participate...
Taliban says its leader Hibatullah Akhundzada led Eid prayer in Kandahar
During such gatherings, including Eid and Friday prayers, Akhundzada has consistently emphasized the enforcement of Sharia law, opposition to “democracy,” a...
Russia, Kazakhstan order evacuations amid severe flooding
The Ural, Europe’s third-longest river, flows through Russia and Kazakhstan into the Caspian Sea....
UN Secretary-General, US president extend Eid greetings amid Gaza and Sudan conflicts
According to official figures, the ongoing conflict has led to over 300,000 deaths in Gaza, predominantly among women and children, due to attacks by Israeli fo...
Biden calls Netanyahu’s approach to Gaza war a ‘mistake’
“I think what he’s doing is a mistake. I don’t agree with his approach,” Biden told Univision, a U.S. Spanish-language television network....
Taliban reiterates its opposition to UN special envoy appointment
UN spokesman Stéphane Dujarric said Monday that the process of naming a special representative for Afghanistan is underway....
8pm News 9 April 2024
UNITED NATIONS — Stéphane Dujarric, the spokesperson for the United Nations, stated that work is ongoing to appoint a Special Representative for Afghanistan....