Russia accuses Ukraine of failed bid to kill Putin
Russia accused Ukraine on Wednesday of attacking the Kremlin with drones overnight in a failed bid to kill President Vladimir Putin....
Future of Afghanistan’s media in the balance, says UN
On World Press Freedom Day, the UN in Afghanistan urged Taliban to guarantee media freedom and independence, and safety of journalists...
Female entrepreneurs showcase their products at Herat expo
Most of the exhibitors were female students who said they still want to succeed despite being deprived of an education...
Israeli jets hit Gaza as fighting escalates after hunger striker’s death
Israeli jets hit targets across the Gaza strip on Tuesday night (May 2), in response to rocket barrages fired by militant groups earlier in the day following th...
Humanitarian agencies must get access to help people in Sudan: White House
Previous ceasefires have ranged in theory from 24-72 hours but been constantly violated in the conflict that erupted in mid-April between the army and a paramil...
Guterres wraps up meeting on Afghanistan, says another is planned
The UN chief emphasized meeting was not to recognize the Taliban but to reach a unified stance on how to deal with the situation...
Palestinians protest after hunger-striker Khader Adnan’s death in Israeli jail
Khader Adnan, who was awaiting trial, was found unconscious in his cell and taken to a hospital, where he was declared dead after efforts to revive him, Israel'...
Closed-door meeting of UN envoys draws sharp criticism from Afghanistan nationals
A group of citizens have sent an open letter to the UN chief noting their concern that the Doha meeting is closed to the ‘voices’ of Afghanistan...