Biden meets Central Asian leaders at UNGA
The agenda covered a wide spectrum of topics, encompassing security, trade and investment, and regional connectivity among others.
Women
Afghanistan
‘We continue to coordinate international efforts’ in Afghanistan: Qatar’s emir
“We must work diligently to secure international support and assistance for the Afghan people,” Qatar’s emir said.
World
UN chief warns of ‘great fracture’ as geopolitical tensions rise
Antonio Guterres has called for ‘statesmanship, not gamesmanship and gridlock’ to resolve global challenges
Afghanistan
No plans to recognize Taliban,’ affirms US National Security Council spokesman
Kirby noted that the threat from al-Qaida has significantly diminished and is unlikely to re-emerge in Afghanistan.
Business
Russia ready to develop transport routes through Afghanistan to South Asia
A delegation from Turkmenistan has also met with Taliban officials and discussed various ideas including the TAPI pipeline project
South Asia
India expels Canadian diplomat over concerns of ‘anti-India activities’
Canadian High Commissioner in New Delhi, Cameron Mackay, was observed entering and exiting India's foreign ministry on Tuesday.
Sports
Al-Nassr’s Ronaldo star of show in Tehran as team prepares to face Persepolis
Fans cheered outside their hotel in Tehran with many wearing Ronaldo jerseys or holding up posters of the star player.
Health
Complaints rise over poor quality of medicines sold at local pharmacies
World Patient Safety Day this year comes amid a health sector crisis in Afghanistan, as aid organizations continue to cut assistance
Business
Cotton factory with initial investment of $1.1 million inaugurated in Balkh
The newly established facility boasts a daily processing capacity of 80 tons of cotton.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Residents criticize ‘unfair’ distribution of aid in Jawzjan
One family said they have only received assistance once in the past two years as the Taliban gives the aid to friends and relatives