Women, girls turn to crafting amid school closures in Afghanistan
The UN report further highlighted the growing interest of girls in various professions following the imposition of repressive restrictions by the Taliban....
Helmand River water released toward Iran, media reports say
However, Mohammad Riza Alimuradi, a senior Iranian environmental official, noted that this release is not in accordance with the water treaty pact between the t...
Nikki Haley to suspend presidential campaign, setting stage for Trump-Biden rematch
Haley is scheduled to discuss her decision in a speech at 10 a.m. local time, without endorsing any candidate. She intends to encourage Trump to seek the suppor...
Taliban punishes 10, including women, in public in Maidan Wardak Province
This event is part of a broader pattern of the Taliban administering public corporal punishment for various alleged criminal offenses, including public lashings...
Modi launches India’s first underwater metro in Kolkata
The project, valued at at least $1.8 billion, aims to enhance the rail infrastructure across eastern India....
Taliban allocates additional funds for district-level development
According to the ministry, the funds will be used for projects in various sectors within each district, in coordination with the Taliban’s local departments....
US envoy Amiri stresses need for Afghan women’s participation in society
Her comments come amid increasing concerns about the worsening state of human rights in Afghanistan, especially for women and girls....
US seeks UN support for immediate Gaza ceasefire, hostage release
This third revision, initially introduced by the US two weeks ago, aligns with Vice President Kamala Harris's straightforward statements, shifting from the earl...