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Qatar, a US ally, has emerged as a key player both in evacuations and diplomacy on Afghanistan

In 2018 a pearl and diamond pendant that belonged to French queen was snapped up for $36 million

Iran and Turkey are building big dams to solve their own lack of water, but regional cooperation is patchy

The prison in Tangerang housed more than 2,000 inmates in total, far exceeding its 600 capacity

Accused of paying nearly $15.3m to terrorist groups including the Islamic State to keep its cement factory running

Afghans also staged small, isolated demonstrations in other cities including Herat and Mazar-i-Sharif

Complex was once one of the most secure sites in Afghanistan, sited on dusty plain near the former US Eagle Base camp

Reports emerged that 1,000 people, including Americans, had been stuck at Mazar-i-Sharif awaiting clearance

The group's education authority issued a lengthy document on Sunday outlining their measures for the classroom

Senior officers creamed off by stealing salaries from lower ranks, as well as selling fuel and ammunition supplies

After the Taliban captured Kabul, exchange offices in the market were shuttered for nearly three weeks

In what could pave the way for future safe evacuations, the Taliban were fully cognizant of the operation

India embarrassed over spreading fake news about Pakistan’s military involvement in Afghanistan

Leaders from both sides discussed prospects for developing strategic cooperation

Turkey has told Taliban that it would not take part in airport mission unless its units are involved in security

Beds have been added at facilities, hospitals are working to ensure ample supplies of oxygen

Spokesperson announces end to war in Afghanistan after Panjshir falls

Mullah Hassan Akhund to head 33-member cabinet; Mullah Baradar named deputy

Guidelines listed measures such as the mandatory wearing of hijabs and separate entrances for female students

Only 150 Sikh, Hindu families left in country with majority of members migrating to India over past 20 years

Authorities ‘intend to allow national headscarves and skullcaps in white or light colours’

Mullah Neda Mohammad says they have arrested 70 to 80 Da’ish members

Elderly woman had only received one dose of Sinovac vaccine, says son

Escapees appeared to have opened a hole from their cell toilet floor to access passages

The international community is coming to terms with the new Taliban regime with a flurry of diplomacy

Pictures on social media showed Taliban members standing in front of Panjshir provincial governor’s compound

Study says severe illness didn't occur in fully vaccinated patients without underlying health conditions

Two new visa categories - one for freelancers and one for entrepreneurs and skilled workers - will be created

Britain lost 13 percent of the international military coalition's 3,500 fatalities since 2001

Release fresh footage that shows tanks, heavy weapons being used against resistance forces

Authorities seized drugs brought in via Red Sea worth around 2.5 billion pounds in 2019

Former military officers call for ‘political engagement’ to resolve long-pending disputes, including the Kashmir issue

Dr Nayeem and Dr Naseem say family was not allowed to perform last rites of their veteran Kashmiri leader

Foreign pilgrims would be allowed to arrive only by air, says official

Classes must be segregated by sex or at least divided by a curtain

Conditions are very likely that you could see a resurgence of terrorism, says General Mark Milley

Spokesperson says resistance forces suffered numerous casualties with large numbers of prisoners and captured vehicles

More than 500,000 farmers attended the rally in Muzaffarnagar, according to local police

Family accused of 'raising anti-national slogans and resorting to other anti-national activities'

Sandwiched between a pharmacy and a general store, Khan’s shop in the Panjwai district is flush with fresh inventory

Groups of American citizens, legal permanent residents, Afghans eligible for special visas hiding near airports: Waltz

'UAE's drive for the next 50 years is to become a global player across different industries'

Three Iraqi soldiers killed in a separate attack in Mosul

The country aims to provide much-needed supplies following the US military pullout.

Former internal affairs minister Takaichi is expected to be one of two hoping to become Japan's first woman premier

The attacker had arrived in New Zealand 10 years ago on a student visa.

Interior minisnter said Indian media was spreading propaganda says India has suffered defeat in Afghanistan

Doha's long-standing hotline to the Taliban ultimately helped Qatar burst onto the world stage

Fewer workers to maintain the plantations also means more pests

US General Mark Milley warned of a "civil war" if Taliban fail to consolidate power