At least 51 killed in Russian strike on Ukrainian village, police says
A Russian attack on a memorial service in a village in northeastern Ukraine on Thursday killed 51 people.
World
South Asia
Pakistan’s FM meets with Taliban counterpart amid rising tensions
In a meeting on the sidelines of the Trans-Himalayan Forum Jilani told Muttaqi collective strategies were need to deal with regional issues
Afghanistan
Teacher’s Day marked in Kabul amid concerns over female teachers’ access to work
Teachers argue that the Taliban's restrictions on girls’ education and women’s work opportunities have cast a shadow of uncertainty over Afghanistan's future.
South Asia
Glacial dam breaks, flooding Indian villages: 14 dead, bridges destroyed
The event was triggered by heavy rains, leading to the overflow of a Himalayan glacial lake in India, according to officials on Thursday.
Afghanistan
Taliban calls on Islamabad to review plan to deport 1.7 million refugees from Afghanistan
The Taliban rejects Pakistan’s claims that refugees from Afghanistan are behind the recent spate of militant attacks in the country
Sports
Afghanistan advances to Asian Games Men’s Cricket Semifinals
Under the leadership of captain Gulbadin Naib, AfghanAbdalyan successfully defended their modest total, clinching an 8-run win against Sri Lanka.
South Asia
Pakistan orders 1.73 million Afghan immigrants to depart amid security concerns
In response to Pakistan's announcement, the Taliban spokesman issued a statement, deeming Pakistan's treatment of Afghanistan migrants as unacceptable.
Afghanistan
Rights watchdog calls on Pakistan to stop ‘harassing and arresting’ Afghanistan’s refugees
Amnesty International says the refugees are ‘caught in an impossible situation, unable to return home or live in Pakistan’
Sports
Afghanistan welcomes first group of Asian Games medalists
Nusratullah Habibi, a wushu bronze medalist, expressed his optimism about the global appeal of the sport.
Sports
Hong Kong defeats Afghanistan women’s volleyball team in Asian Games
Afghanistan women's volleyball team suffered a significant defeat at the hands of Hong Kong, with a scoreline of 75-12.