Afghanistan: News
08 Dec 2024
Saudi ArabiaAfghan filmmaker Roya Sadat granted entry to Saudi's Red Sea
Afghan director Roya Sadat has now been cleared to attend the Red Sea Film Festival in Saudi Arabia.
04 Dec 2024
KabulAfghan women now banned from midwifery and nursing courses
Women in Afghanistan have been banned from attending midwifery and nursing courses following an edict from the Taliban's supreme leader, AFP reported.
01 Dec 2024
France'Actually...a complex figure': Jaishankar criticizes oversimplified portrayals about Tipu Sultan
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the launch of Vikram Sampath's book, Tipu Sultan: The Saga of the Mysore Interregnum, in New Delhi on Saturday.
28 Nov 2024
Indian NavyHow India is combating drug trade in Indian Ocean
In a major crackdown, the Indian Coast Guard recently intercepted a Myanmarese fishing vessel off the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, seizing nearly 6,000kg of methamphetamine.
23 Nov 2024
PeshawarPakistan: 42 killed in sectarian violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
Protesters in Pakistan's northwest chanted anti-government slogans as tensions rose on Friday following funeral services for 42 Shiite Muslims.
21 Nov 2024
PeshawarGunmen attack Pakistan passenger vehicles; 38 civilians killed
At least 38 people, including women and children, were killed in a gun attack on passenger vans in northwestern Pakistan on Thursday.
20 Nov 2024
Greta ThunbergAfghan girl who encouraged others to sing wins peace prize
Nila Ibrahimi, a 17-year-old Afghan activist, has been awarded the 2024 International Children's Peace Prize. The award honors her work for the rights of Afghan girls and women.
17 Nov 2024
Guantanamo BayWhy Trump's defense secretary pick is facing scrutiny over tattoos
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for the Department of Defense head, is under fire for a tattoo on his bicep that reads "Deus Vult."
12 Nov 2024
ChinaMike Waltz, India Caucus head, is Trump's National Security Adviser
United States President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Mike Waltz as his National Security Adviser.
06 Nov 2024
Barack Obama'US will be more isolationist...': Jaishankar on 2024 presidential election
India's Minister of External Affairs, S Jaishankar, has envisioned a shift toward isolationism in the United States, no matter who wins the 2024 presidential elections.
30 Oct 2024
TalibanExplained: New Taliban law banning women from hearing each other
The Taliban regime has now banned Afghan women from praying aloud in front of each other.
22 Oct 2024
BalochistanPakistan: Over million children miss polio vaccine as cases surge
Polio is re-emerging in Pakistan, with over a million children missing their vaccinations last month.
09 Oct 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuBiden called Netanyahu 'son of b*h' in private: Report
United States President Joe Biden has reportedly used profanity to describe Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during private meetings.
02 Oct 2024
Delhi Police560kg cocaine worth ₹2,000 crore seized in Delhi's biggest bust
In a significant operation on Wednesday, the Delhi Police dismantled an international drug syndicate, seizing 560kg of cocaine valued at over ₹2,000 crore. This bust is reported to be the largest in the city's history.
29 Sep 2024
TalibanTaliban forcing divorced Afghan child brides to return to ex-husbands
The Taliban is forcing divorced child brides to return to their adult former husbands, according to a BBC report on Sunday.
11 Sep 2024
Delhi5.8-magnitude earthquake jolts Pakistan, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan on Wednesday, with tremors being felt across India, including the Delhi-NCR region, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir.
23 Aug 2024
TalibanUK YouTuber jokes about 'atomizing' India in racist rant
British YouTuber Miles Routledge has ignited widespread outrage by joking about launching nuclear attacks on nations including India in a meme video.
15 Jul 2024
Democratic Republic of the CongoGlobal conflicts impede vaccination of 15 million children, says UN
Global conflicts are hampering efforts to vaccinate children against diseases, with new data showing that nearly 14.5 million children have not received any vaccination.
25 Jun 2024
Kabul'Bad hijab' arrests: Afghan girls accuse Taliban of sexual assault
Teenage girls and young women in Afghanistan have leveled accusations of sexual violence and assault against the Taliban following their arrests for wearing "bad hijab."
19 Jun 2024
Sri LankaForget rubies and diamonds! Lesser-known gemstones are on the rise
The value and popularity of previously overlooked gemstones are increasing as collectors and connoisseurs move beyond the traditional "Big Four" - diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and sapphires.
13 Jun 2024
Nepal86% Indian employees struggling at workplaces: Report
A recent report by Gallup reveals that a staggering 86% of Indian employees categorize their current state as "struggling" or "suffering," while a mere 14% consider themselves to be "thriving."
11 Jun 2024
BooksExploring world cultures through books for teens
Exploring different cultures broadens perspectives and fosters understanding among teens.
18 May 2024
TalibanAfghanistan floods claim 50 lives, thousands of homes damaged
Heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding in central Afghanistan have claimed the lives of at least 50 people.
15 May 2024
S JaishankarJaishankar reacts to US's 'sanction warning' after Chabahar Port deal
A day after the United States warned of a "potential risk of sanctions" following India's 10-year agreement to operate Iran's Chabahar Port, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the project will "benefit the entire region."
08 May 2024
BangladeshShare of majority population declined in India, EAC-PM report shows
India witnessed a reduction in the share of the majority religious population by 7.81% from 1950 to 2015—a May 2024 report "Share of Religious Minorities A Cross-Country Analysis" published by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister said.
22 Apr 2024
Citizenship Amendment ActCAA provisions may violate Indian Constitution: US Congressional report
Some provisions of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)—enacted in March—may contradict the Indian Constitution, a report by the Congressional Research Service (CRS), an independent research division of the United States's Congress has said.
16 Apr 2024
Shehbaz SharifPakistan declares emergency as incessant rainfall kill 49
Pakistan has declared a state of emergency after unusually heavy rainfall killed 49 people over the past three days.
07 Apr 2024
RamzanGujarat University evicts 7 foreign students after namaz row
Gujarat University has issued an eviction notice to seven foreign students, instructing them to leave their hostel accommodations for overstaying.
23 Mar 2024
ISISMoscow attack: Death toll rises to 115, 11 suspects arrested
The death toll in the Russia concert hall attack has climbed to 115.
20 Mar 2024
United Nations (UN)Finland remains world's happiest country for 7th straight year
The United Nations's World Happiness Report on Wednesday named Finland as the world's happiest country, marking its seventh year in a row at the top.
19 Mar 2024
IslamabadExplained: Pakistan airstrikes in Afghanistan, deterioration of Islamabad-Taliban ties
Pakistan on Monday conducted two airstrikes in the provinces of Paktika and Khost in Afghanistan, increasing tensions between the two countries.
17 Mar 2024
AhmedabadForeign students attacked at Gujarat University over namaz; 5 injured
An unidentified mob assaulted foreign students at Gujarat University (GU) on Saturday for offering namaz in a hostel, according to NDTV.
01 Mar 2024
IsraelBelgian Malinois: Special Forces' top pick
Belgian Malinois are deemed the most intelligent canines due to their independence, problem-solving abilities, quick responsiveness, and adeptness at reading humans.
13 Feb 2024
TalibanTaliban shuts down 'queer.af' LGBTQ+ Mastodon instance: What's next?
The Afghanistan government, now under Taliban control, has unexpectedly shut down the "queer.af" Mastodon instance, as reported by 404 Media.
21 Jan 2024
Ministry of Civil AviationPlane that crashed in Afghanishtan not Indian: Civil Aviation Ministry
A commercial aircraft crashed in Afghanistan's northeast Badakhshan province on Saturday night (local time), local media reported.
11 Jan 2024
DelhiTremors in Delhi, neighboring states after 6.1-magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan
Delhi and nearby areas were hit by an earthquake on Thursday afternoon.
12 Dec 2023
Pakistan ArmyPakistan: Suicide bombing at army base leaves 23 dead
At least 23 people died in a suicide bombing attack at a Pakistan Army base in the country's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Tuesday, AFP reported.
24 Nov 2023
Afghanistan GovernmentAfghanistan permanently shuts down its Indian embassy over 'policy,' 'interests'
The Afghan Embassy officially announced its permanent closure in New Delhi on Friday over "persistent challenges from the Indian government."
12 Nov 2023
Pakistan NewsPakistan: 2.5 lakh Afghans flee amid crackdown on 'illegal migrants'
More than 2.5 lakh Afghan nationals were reportedly forced to leave Pakistan over the past few weeks after the government intensified its crackdown on foreign nationals, including migrants allegedly lacking proper documentation.
03 Nov 2023
Pakistan News5 dead in bomb blast targeting police in Pakistan: Report
A bomb blast targeting police killed at least five people and injured 20 others in northwest Pakistan on Friday. According to reports, the blast took place in the country's Dera Ismail Khan district of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
30 Oct 2023
Pakistan GovernmentPakistan to begin kicking out illegal immigrants from November 1
Pakistan has declared that it will start deporting undocumented immigrants, including 1.7 million Afghans, in phases from Wednesday (November 1), reported PTI.
15 Oct 2023
Delhi3.1-magnitude earthquake jolts Delhi, neighboring areas: Report
Delhi and several parts of the National Capital Region (NCR) felt strong tremors on Sunday afternoon after a 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck around the Faridabad area, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said.
08 Oct 2023
United Nations (UN)Death toll in Afghanistan earthquake crosses 2,000: Report
The death toll from the 6.3-magnitude earthquake that jolted western Afghanistan on Saturday has gone up to 2,000, news agency Associated Press (AP) reported, quoting a Taliban government spokesperson on Sunday.
07 Oct 2023
EarthquakeAfghanistan: 14 dead, 78 injured after 6.3-magnitude earthquake
A massive 6.3-magnitude earthquake rocked western Afghanistan on Saturday, resulting in 14 deaths and 78 injuries, the AFP reported, citing officials.
29 Sep 2023
Ministry Of External AffairsAfghan embassy in Delhi to shut down: Reports
Afghanistan's Ambassador to India, Farid Mamundzay, has announced the closure of its embassy in Delhi due to a lack of cooperation from the Afghan and Indian governments, News18 reported.
26 Sep 2023
S JaishankarJaishankar engages with UN leaders, Guterres praises India's G20 presidency
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a series of meetings with top United Nations (UN) leadership in New York on Monday to discuss India's G20 Presidency, regional issues, and global challenges, PTI reported.
28 Aug 2023
DubaiGlobal outrage as Taliban bars female students from studying abroad
Days after the Taliban government in Afghanistan allegedly stopped scores of female students from leaving the country to study in Dubai, global rights organizations and activists have expressed dismay over the move.
05 Aug 2023
EarthquakeEarthquake jolts Delhi-NCR, J&K, parts of Pakistan, Afghanistan, China: Reports
Strong earthquake tremors were reportedly felt by residents in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Saturday night.
31 Jul 2023
Pakistan NewsPakistan: Who is behind suicide bombing that killed 44
A suicide bomber attacked a political rally of the conservative Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) in Bajaur district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Sunday, killing at least 44 people and injuring 200 others.
23 Jul 2023
Food5 interesting Afghani recipes you can easily try at home
Afghani food, often underrated worldwide, delights with its rich, fragrant flavors, and creamy textures influenced by its geographical location and historical trade routes.
16 Jul 2023
Vladimir PutinMeet Andrei Troshev—veteran mercenary set to lead Russia's Wagner Group
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly proposed the name of veteran mercenary Andrei Troshev to head Wagner Group.
04 Jul 2023
TalibanAfghanistan: Taliban bans women's beauty salons in new decree
In a new verbal order, the Taliban has banned women's beauty salons in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, and other provinces, Taliban Ministry of Vice and Virtue spokesperson Mohammad Akif Mahajar told TOLO News.
27 Jun 2023
South KoreaSouth Korea's new law makes every citizen a year younger
South Korea is finally about to join the international norm for counting age, leaving behind its traditional system, which counted newborns as one-year-olds.
08 Jun 2023
TalibanAfghanistan: Bomb explosion during Taliban governor's memorial kills another official
A bomb explosion killed a former Taliban police official, Safiullah Samim, in Afghanistan's northeastern Badakhshan province on Thursday, reported Associated Press.
26 Apr 2023
TalibanTaliban killed ISIS mastermind of 2021 Kabul airport bombing: US
The Taliban administration killed the alleged mastermind behind the suicide bombing at Kabul airport in August 2021, according to United States (US) officials.
22 Apr 2023
TalibanTaliban prohibits women from taking part in Eid celebrations
In yet another harsh decision against women, the Taliban banned women from attending Eid celebrations in two provinces of Afghanistan— Baghlan and Takhar, ANI reported, quoting Khaama Press.
24 Mar 2023
EarthquakeFrank Hoogerbeets: The man who accurately predicted Turkey, Delhi-NCR earthquakes
No one knows what tomorrow has in store for us. However, it's probably safe to say the same isn't the case with Frank Hoogerbeets, a Dutch researcher whose earthquake predictions are coming true!
21 Mar 2023
Earthquake6.6 magnitude quake in Afghanistan, tremors felt in North India
Strong tremors, lasting for almost two minutes, jolted several states in North India after a 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan on Tuesday night. This was the third earthquake to hit Afghanistan in 48 hours.
16 Mar 2023
Pakistan NewsPakistan now world's most terror-hit country: Global Terrorism Index
Pakistan has surpassed Afghanistan as the country with the highest number of terrorist attacks and deaths in South Asia, according to the annual Global Terrorism Index (GTI) report published by Institute for Economics and Peace.
14 Mar 2023
TalibanTaliban members to attend 4-day online crash course on India
The members of the Taliban government in Afghanistan will be attending the "India immersion" online course, which starts on Tuesday, reported Indian Express.
11 Mar 2023
TalibanAfghanistan: Blast at journalist award event kills 1, many injured
A bomb blast in northern Afghanistan on Saturday took the life of one person, while several others, including children, sustained injuries.
08 Mar 2023
IndiaIndia promises 20,000 MT wheat to Afghanistan through Iran's Chabahar
India will send 20,000 metric tons of wheat to Afghanistan through Iran's Chabahar Port as humanitarian aid in partnership with the United Nations World Food Program (UNWFP).
19 Feb 2023
TelanganaTelangana is India's 'Afghanistan,' CM KCR its Taliban: YS Sharmila
Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Telangana Party (YSRTP) supremo YS Sharmila claimed on Sunday that Telangana was India's Afghanistan and Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) was its Taliban.
16 Feb 2023
HollywoodEverything to know about Gerard Butler-led explosive action thriller 'Kandahar'
The year 2023 has the most diverse set of adrenaline-filled titles waiting for theatrical releases.
02 Feb 2023
Pakistan NewsPeshawar mosque blast could be an inside job, probe underway
The suicide bomb attack at a mosque in Peshawar, Pakistan, on Monday could be an inside job, reports say, looking at how the bomber managed to bypass the security check.
31 Jan 2023
Pakistan NewsPeshawar mosque blast: Death toll reaches 100, TTP claims responsibility
The death toll from a suspected suicide bomb attack at a mosque in Pakistan's northwestern Peshawar city on Monday has risen to at least 100 on Tuesday, CNN reported.
22 Jan 2023
EarthquakeUttarakhand: 3.8 magnitude earthquake rocks Pithoragarh
During the wee hours of Sunday, Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh was rocked by a 3.8 magnitude earthquake.
18 Jan 2023
TalibanAfghanistan: Taliban publicly chop off hands of 4 convicts
Controversial public punishments including amputations have come to the limelight again in Afghanistan as the Taliban punished more convicts.
16 Jan 2023
TalibanMada 9, unveiled by Taliban, is Afghanistan's first indigenously-built supercar
Taliban has unveiled Afghanistan's first indigenously built supercar called the Mada 9. The vehicle was under development for five years and was built by a company called ENTOP.
08 Jan 2023
Netflix#NewsBytesRecommends: 'The Breadwinner' on Netflix—story of courage against human horrors
The 2017 animated film The Breadwinner, based on Deborah Ellis' namesake best-selling novel, packs a punch in ways more than one.
08 Jan 2023
TalibanBig mouth loser: Taliban on Prince Harry's 'killed 25' remark
After Price Harry claimed that he had killed 25 people in Afghanistan during his time in the military, the Taliban publicly criticized the Duke of Sussex and called him a "big mouth loser."
06 Jan 2023
EarthquakeAs tremors jolt Afghanistan, here's how to survive an earthquake
An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale jolted Afghanistan on the late evening of January 5.
01 Jan 2023
ExplosionKabul: Explosion outside military airport, multiple casualties feared
Several people died in an explosion outside a military airfield in Afghanistan's Kabul on Sunday, AFP reported citing government officials.
21 Dec 2022
TalibanAfghanistan: Taliban ban women from university education
The higher education ministry of Afghanistan said that female students wouldn't be allowed in any of the country's universities until further notice.
