US launches strikes in Iraq, Syria; nearly 40 killed reportedly
These strikes were in retaliation for a recent deadly attack on U.S. troops....
Amu 8pm News 03 February 2024
Paula Dobriansky, a former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, has condemned the Taliban’s arbitrary detention and abuse of women and girls in Afghanistan....
Iran eliminate Japan in Asian Cup after Jahanbakhsh scores late penalty
Iran knocked four-times champions Japan out of the Asian Cup with a 2-1 victory in their quarter-final clash after skipper Alireza Jahanbakhsh converted a penal...
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan and wife jailed for 7 years for unlawful marriage
Pakistan former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Khan were sentenced to seven years in prison and fined on Saturday by a court....
UK issues travel warning for Afghanistan, cites security risks
In a statement on Saturday, the FCDO highlighted the significant danger of terrorism, particularly around religious sites and events, including Ramadan....
Afghanistan: Retirees struggle as pensions go unpaid
Afghan retirees are facing severe economic hardships as pension payments remain unpaid for years....
Amnesty International demands immediate release of detained education activists in Afghanistan
The organization, in a statement on Friday, called their detention arbitrary and demanded their prompt release....
UN chief, Qatar PM spoke on ‘efforts to end fighting, secure the release of hostages’ -UN spokesman
Algeria shared the draft with the 15-member council this week. It would demand an immediate humanitarian ceasefire between Israel and Hamas....