South Asia

At least 50 people killed, hundreds injured in India train crash

Video showed people clambering over the toppled and mangled carriages as injured were carried to waiting ambulances.

Women

‘Dance in despair’: Women hold symbolic move to protest Taliban restrictions on their rights

The women said that they will not stop their fight from having access to their rights and freedoms in society.

South Asia

Pakistani human rights activist Jibran Nasir ‘abducted’ in Karachi

The activist’s wife said that she tried filing a case with the police, but they were reluctant to register it officially.

Videos

Amu 8pm News 1 June 2023

A group of Republican senators on Wednesday were preparing to introduce a bill to impose tough new sanctions on the Taliban for human rights abuses in Afghanistan

Videos

MAWJ: Ban on use of certain Persian words discussed

Critics say the move shows the Taliban is trying to fuel discrimination and their decision is disrespectful of all Farsi speakers

Videos

AYAM: US senators seek more sanctios on Taliban

In this program, host Hasiba Atakpal discusses US senators' recent call on the US government to impose more sanctions on Taliban.

World

Ukraine’s security must be guaranteed when the war ends, NATO chief says

NATO secretary general said that details of Ukraine's future security guarantees remain to be decided.

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Amu 8pm News 31 May 2023

Multiple social media videos on Wednesday showed a major military deployment by the Taliban to Islam Qala, a border town close to neighboring Iran, in Herat province.

Videos

Ayam: Analysts discuss ways to stability in Afghanistan

In this program, host Hasiba Atakpal interviews Hassan Haqyar, political affairs analyst, and Abdullah Qarluq, former governor of Takhar.

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Mawj: Qatari PM’s meeting with Taliban leader discussed

US President Joe Biden's administration was briefed on the talks between the Qatari PM and the Taliban leader.