British MP targets Pakistan as PM Imran Khan 'hails' Taliban snatching power in Afghanistan
Aug 21, 2021, at 05:00 am
London: British MP Daniel Kawczynski has asked the UK government to 'seriously consider' the sending of international aid to Pakistan after its prime minister Imran Khan 'hailed' the Taliban and the group's seizure of power in Afghanistan on Sunday.
'Cannot ensure safe transportation of American citizens to Kabul airport': US Embassy in Afghanistan
Aug 21, 2021, at 01:29 am
Moscow/UNI/Sputnik: The US diplomatic mission in Afghanistan warned on Friday that it could not guarantee its citizens in Kabul a safe passage to the airport for evacuation.
Israel's PM Naftali Bennett receives 3rd dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Aug 21, 2021, at 12:20 am
Jerusalem/UNI/Xinhua: Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Friday received the third dose of the coronavirus vaccine, the state's Prime Minister's Office said.
One billion children at ‘extremely high risk’ of the impacts of the climate crisis: UNICEF
Aug 21, 2021, at 12:02 am
New York: Young people living in the Central African Republic, Chad, Nigeria, Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau are the most at risk of the impacts of climate change, threatening their health, education, and protection, and exposing them to deadly diseases, according to a UNICEF report launched today.
Taliban rule: US, other nations express concern over rights of women, girls in Afghanistan
Aug 20, 2021, at 11:58 pm
Kabul: The US government and several other nations, including Australia, joined to issue a statement where they expressed deep concern about the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan under the Taliban rule.
Ismail Sabri becomes the new Prime Minister of Malaysia
Aug 20, 2021, at 11:50 pm
Kuala Lumpur: Ismail Sabri Yaakob has become the new Prime Minister of Malaysia after the king on Friday named him the new leader of the country.
Bomb hits Ashura procession in Pakistan, 5 die
Aug 20, 2021, at 11:34 pm
Lahore: At least five people died and more than 50 people were hurt as a bomb ripped through a Muharram procession in Punjab’s Bahawalnagar district in Pakistan on Thursday, media reports said.
Joe Biden, Emmanuel Macron discuss Afghanistan situation
Aug 20, 2021, at 11:25 pm
Washington: US President Joe Biden and President Emmanuel Macron of France spoke on Thursday about developments in Afghanistan.
Pakistan woman Tiktoker sexual assault case: 24 suspects arrested
Aug 20, 2021, at 11:16 pm
Lahore: Pakistan's Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari said on Friday that 24 men had been taken into custody through geo-fencing and matching record from National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) for sexually assaulting a young woman Tiktoker in Lahore on Aug 14, a day when the nation observed its Independence Day.
German citizen sustained gunshot injury while getting to Kabul airport, claims Cabinet spokeswoman
Aug 20, 2021, at 10:59 pm
Berlin/ (UNI/Sputnik: A German citizen sustained a gunshot injury on his way to the Kabul airport, his life is not in danger, and he will be soon evacuated from the country, German cabinet spokeswoman Ulrike Demmer said on Friday.
Taliban responsible for brutal massacre of Hazara men in Afghanistan: Amnesty International
Aug 20, 2021, at 10:53 pm
Kabul: Taliban fighters massacred nine ethnic Hazara men after taking control of Afghanistan’s Ghazni province last month, Amnesty International said today.
Afghanistan: Taliban insurgents gun down leading Afghan police chief
Aug 20, 2021, at 10:43 pm
Kabul: Taliban insurgents allegedly caught and gunned down an Afghan police chief recently.
Taliban carrying out targeted killings of Afghan journalists working for foreign media: Report
Aug 20, 2021, at 08:38 pm
Kabul/UNI: Journalists and their families are in grave danger in Afghanistan, with the Taliban having no compunction about carrying out targeted killings of journalists working for foreign media, says German state-owned international broadcaster Deutsche Welle or DW.
Afghan national footballer was among victims who fell from US aircraft
Aug 20, 2021, at 07:42 pm
Kabul/IBNS: An Afghan youth national footballer was among those who fell from the United States military C-17 aircraft and died, in a bid to flee the Taliban rule in Afghanistan earlier this week.
Islamic State threat moves online, expands across Africa: Senior counter-terrorism expert
Aug 20, 2021, at 06:48 pm
New York: Two decades after the 11 September terrorist attacks in New York, terror networks Al-Qaida and Islamic State – also known as Da’esh – continue to pose a grave threat to peace and security, adapting to new technologies and moving into some of the world’s most fragile regions, the top UN counter-terrorism official told the Security Council on Thursday.
Ethiopia: UN chief gravely concerned over ‘unspeakable violence’ in Tigray
Aug 20, 2021, at 06:38 pm
New York: Speaking outside the Security Council chamber on Thursday, UN chief António Guterres told journalists that he is gravely concerned about the situation in Ethiopia, particularly the “unspeakable violence” against women and others in Tigray.
UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab discusses Afghanistan issue with Chinese, Turkish ministers
Aug 20, 2021, at 03:53 pm
London: UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab on Thursday said he discussed the situation in Afghanistan with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Taliban must allow women journalists to broadcast news: CPJ
Aug 20, 2021, at 02:56 pm
Washington: The Committee to Protect Journalists has said the Taliban insurgents, who have taken Afghanistan under their control, must immediately cease harassing and attacking journalists for their work and allow women journalists to broadcast the news.
Anti-Taliban forces building up in Afghanistan's Panjshir Valley : Russia
Aug 20, 2021, at 08:02 am
Moscow: Armed resistance against the Taliban is building up in Afghanistan's Panjshir Valley with the backing of deposed vice-president Amrullah Saleh and Ahmad Massoud, the son of anti-Taliban fighter, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Thursday.
Taliban seeks China's contribution in Afghanistan's development
Aug 20, 2021, at 07:13 am
Beijing: Afghan Taliban spokesperson Suhail Shaheen has indicated possibilities of future partnerships with China in Afghanistan's development, according to Reuters.
International community shouldn't act based on past Taliban regime in Afghanistan : China
Aug 20, 2021, at 06:15 am
Beijing: China on Thursday said that the Taliban appear to be more clear-headed and rational and urged the international powers not to act based on the past judgement on the nation when the insurgent group ruled it two decades ago.
IMF blocks Afghanistan's access to funds
Aug 20, 2021, at 05:25 am
Washington: The International Monetary Fund has stopped funds to Afghanistan after the insurgent group Taliban took over the country following large scale violence and killings.
Afghan woman TV anchor barred from entering office after Taliban takeover
Aug 20, 2021, at 05:13 am
Kabul/IBNS: An Afghan woman TV journalist has been barred from working at her station after the Taliban took control of the south Asian country.
China: Urban jobless rate moves up in July
Aug 20, 2021, at 04:06 am
Beijing: China is witnessing an increase in unemployment rate in July as more and more college students hunt to find jobs in the nation.
Taliban control over Afghanistan poses threat to Uyghur: Expert
Aug 20, 2021, at 03:47 am
Kabul: A political analyst has said the current situation in Afghanistan, which has been captured by Taliban insurgents, is critical for the Uyghur community.
Islamist extremists in Middle-East may receive boost from Taliban takeover of Afghanistan: Experts
Aug 20, 2021, at 03:38 am
Kabul: A defence expert has said terror organizations, including Al-Qaeda, will gain strength in Pakistan and Afghanistan as Taliban insurgents took control of Kabul.
Horse racing: 110 Tibetans detained for images on phone
Aug 20, 2021, at 03:10 am
Payul: As many as 110 Tibetans who attended a horse racing festival were detained in Janglam Village in Nyanrong County in Tibet on Aug 9, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Taliban insurgents set amusement park on fire
Aug 20, 2021, at 02:54 am
Kabul: Taliban insurgents, who entered Kabul and took Afghanistan under their control on Sunday, recently set an amusement park on fire in the capital city, media reports said on Thursday.
Aug 20, 2021, at 02:44 am
The Chinese government has now started building up its defences in the South China Sea to ward off any attack on the disputed waters which they claim to own.
Taliban tries to stop Afghans from flying national flag on Independence day
Aug 20, 2021, at 01:23 am
Kabul/UNI/Sputnik: The Taliban on Thursday tried to prevent Afghan people from flying the flag of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan as the country celebrated its independence day, a Sputnik correspondent reported.