Indian film star arrested after fan dies in crowd surge at premiere
The incident, which occurred on December 4, claimed the life of a 39-year-old woman and left her 9-year-old son critically injured....
Sweden contributes $9 million to UN trust fund for Afghanistan
The trust fund described the donation as “vital support” during challenging times....
UN Security Council extends mandate of Afghanistan Sanctions Monitoring Team
The decision was adopted unanimously on Friday by the council’s 15 members....
Afghanistan levels T20 series with commanding victory over Zimbabwe
Afghanistan won the toss and chose to bat on a surface that offered opportunities for both batters and bowlers....
Conference in Spain explores strategies to counter oppression of women in Afghanistan
The Spanish foreign minister called for immediate global action to prevent further repression of women and girls in Afghanistan....
India’s Gukesh dethrones China’s Ding to become youngest chess world champion
Gukesh is now the 18th chess world champion and, at 18 years old, surpasses Garry Kasparov as the youngest player to hold the title....
Recent talks reflect Pakistan’s willingness to resolve issues with Taliban, official says
Last week, Sardar Ahmad Shakeeb, the Taliban’s chargé d'affaires in Islamabad, met with Ishaq Dar....
Taliban’s opium ban likely to deepen poverty, political tensions, USIP warns
Conversely, the USIP noted, a weakening of the ban in response to internal resistance could result in a resurgence of poppy cultivation, undermining the Taliban...