Three women, nine men publicly flogged for theft, moral crimes
This is the second known flogging to have taken place this week after 19 people, including nine women, received lashings in Takhar province....
European Parliament declares Russia a state sponsor of terrorism
While the EU has imposed sanctions on Russia, this move is seen as largely symbolic as the bloc does not have the framework to back it up...
Failure to hold intra-Afghan talks could lead to conflict: Khalilzad
The former special envoy to Afghanistan said Taliban are making serious mistakes and that they need to start a consultative process with the people...
World Bank says living conditions remain dire for Afghans
A World Bank survey found that widespread deprivation continues in Afghanistan and that food insecurity remains high which is impacting both people and the econ...
Afghanistan’s banking system remains ‘paralyzed’
As business owners avoid using banks in the country, and the repayment of debt is stopped, banks are losing an estimated 90% of their income...
‘One of the biggest shocks in World Cup history’: Saudi Arabia beats Argentina
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman issued a directive after the match proclaiming Wednesday as a holiday in order to “celebrate the joyous occasion”...
40 foreigners arrested for their part in protests: Iran judiciary
Protest action has swept the country over the past two months following the death of a 22-year-old woman while in the custody of the morality police....
Afghan Fund trustees meet for first time in Geneva
A Swiss official has confirmed the meeting between fund members who are tasked with deciding on where and how to disperse the $3.5 billion...