Art & Culture

Kabul’s potters strive to preserve ancient craft amid challenges

Despite the challenges, the potters of Italif district remain steadfast in their determination not to let this historic craft fade away.

Afghanistan

House committee hears Afghanistan withdrawal was ‘mistake of epic proportions’

The failure to plan almost immediately ‘wiped out’ over the horizon capabilities to counter the potential reemergence of a terrorist threat

Afghanistan

US special envoys hold meeting with Central Asian officials in Kazakhstan

During the session, discussions centered around the "joint support of the Afghan people," as stated in a tweet by Thomas West.

World

Russia-Africa Summit: Putin says country can replace Ukrainian grain exports to Africa

The summit welcomed the presidents of South Africa and Egypt on Thursday, bringing together leaders from an entire continent.

World

Niger soldiers say President Bazoum’s government has been removed

“All external partners are asked not to interfere," Abdramane said.

Afghanistan

Afghanistan: IRC warns further floods are imminent

According to IRC, Over 1200 families have already been displaced by flooding in, Kabul, Maidan Wardak and Logar provinces

World

Mixed reactions in Shanghai as Wang Yi returns as China’s foreign minister

Shanghai residents expressed mixed reactions on Wednesday to veteran diplomat Wang Yi’s return as China’s new foreign minister, replacing Qin Gang, who has not been seen in public since June 25. Wang Yi is not new to the

Health

Doctor performs rare hip joint replacement surgery at Kabul hospital

Patients who traveled from remote parts of Afghanistan expressed their relief at being able to undergo such a critical surgery within the country

Women

Afghanistan: Thousands of beauty salons permanently closed following Taliban order

The sudden move is expected to sever one of the few sources of income available to women in the country and eliminate a cherished space for socializing.

South Asia

Blinken affirms US commitment with Pakistan on counterterrorism

The US official spoke to his Pakistani counterpart and reaffirmed the desire to continue close cooperation for lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan