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Afghan activists protest outside shuttered women affairs ministry
Female staff say they had been trying to return to work at ministry for weeks since Taliban takeover last month
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Putin's party set to retain parliament majority after polls
Vote comes in the wake of an unprecedented crackdown on the opposition this year
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WATCH: French daredevil takes hair-raising Seine tightrope walk
27-year-old Paulin slowly progressed barefoot on line stretched across river between Eiffel Tower and Chaillot Theatre
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Blast targets Taliban truck in Afghanistan's Jalalabad
Witnesses told local media several wounded Taliban fighters were taken to hospital after explosion
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Australia defends its handling of French submarine deal
Says the government had raised concerns regarding the deal to Paris for months
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The world underestimates our security forces: Wasim Akram
Wasim, Shaniera Akram have joined the myth-busting brigade to assure New Zealand and the world that Pakistan is safe.
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Pakistan participates in multinational drill 'Bright Star' in Egypt
Drill focuses on countering regional hybrid threats, combined force interoperability and maritime security operations
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Qatar dispatches humanitarian aid to Afghanistan
138 tons of aid delivered by Doha to Afghanistan
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Security ensured, economy still poor after Taliban takeover, say tradesmen
Future of country not clear, but current administration better than previous one, says Afghan tradesman
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Activists claim Indian democracy under strain
While activists express concern at adoption of laws without debate, government rejects charge
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France says to work with India to promote multilateral order
France on Friday recalled its ambassadors from the United States and Australia
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The ghosts of Terezin
A visit to the Nazi concentration camp close to Prague serves as a reminder of a cruel chapter in European history
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Prehistoric Pakistan
Significant discoveries in Pakistan raise the question just how rich the region is in prehistoric fossils
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Drone strike survivors in Kabul reject US apology, demand compensation
Relatives of victims urge Washington to punish the military officials responsible for the attack
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Some Afghan girls return to school, others face anxious wait
Most schools in Kabul have stayed shut since the Taliban captured the city just over a month ago
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China's new rules curbing online gaming addiction draw wide applause
Under new rules, online game providers can only offer one-hour services to minors from 8pm to 9pm
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14-year old girl gang-raped in India’s UP state
Accused lured the teenager to a deserted place while she was returning home from school
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Delta variant's incubation period 'significantly' shorter: Chinese researchers
Variant can spread for 4 generations in 10 days, with fastest intergenerational transmission taking less than 24 hrs
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Prominent Muslim scholars meet Afghan deputy foreign minister
IURS head Dr Raisoni pledges comprehensive cooperation with Taliban govt and people of Afghanistan
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US Capitol on high alert as pro-Trump demonstrators converge for rally
Organisers of "Justice for J6" rally say they expected a peaceful event
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Abu Dhabi cancels Covid-19 entry testing for UAE travellers
The regional business and tourism hub is relying on the fair to give its economy a boost
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Three blasts kill at least two in Afghanistan's Jalalabad
One attack targetted a Taliban vehicle patrolling in Jalalabad
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FM Qureshi welcomes UK's decision to remove Pakistan from red list
This is great news for many Pakistani nationals who suffered financially and mentally, the FM says
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Japan's PM contender Kishida says won't raise sales tax for a decade
'While Japan must keep a pledge to pursue fiscal reform, it must prioritise cushioning the blow from the pandemic'
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Singapore primary schools to shift online as COVID-19 cases rise
The country is looking at vaccinating children under 12 years in early 2022
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Over 10,000 mostly Haitian migrants sleeping under Texas bridge, more expected
US authorities plan to put the Haitians in Del Rio on flights back to Haiti under public health law known as Title 42
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Some US hospitals forced to ration care amid staffing shortages, Covid surge
Many hospital workers overwhelmed by fresh wave of Covid cases, leave jobs for non-medical fields
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COVID-hit Chinese city tells residents to stay home as holiday starts
The measures - short of a full lockdown - came on the first of the four-day Mid-Autumn Festival holidays
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Afghan schools to reopen for boys, say Taliban
Interim government's Education Ministry makes no mention of girl students, women teachers
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Pak Army participates in UN peacekeeping exercise 'Shared Destiny-2021'
Pakistan’s continued large scale contribution to UN peacekeeping operations was greatly appreciated
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Pakistani-origin family attacked in Canada, one killed
Investigators hint that the attack was a targeted incident, adding “multiple people involved”
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Threat alert came from Five Eyes as NZ fly out
Blackcaps had quit the series at the last minute citing unspecified security threats
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Humanitarian crisis brewing in Afghanistan: UNHCR chief
Lauds Pakistan’s support for helping Afghans
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Australia-US-UK deal meets backlash from Europe
Trilateral move may lead to new rifts among transatlantic allies amid nuclear proliferation concerns
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In escalation over submarine deal, France recalls envoys from US and Australia
France calls the deal a stab in the back
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'It was a mistake': US admits 10 civilians killed in Kabul drone strike last month
Gen McKenzie says it is unlikely the vehicle hit or those who died were Islamic State militants
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Taliban replace women's ministry with ministry of virtue and vice
Senior Taliban leader said earlier this week women would not be allowed to work in govt ministries with men
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China's Xi urges Afghanistan to stamp out terrorism, vows more aid
Country's new rulers should pursue moderate domestic and foreign policies, says Chinese president
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Taliban say Afghan boys' schools to reopen, no mention of girls
All teachers and male students should attend school, reads official statement
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BJP-run Indian media knew about 'security threats' to NZ tour a month ago
Sunday Guardian Live, quoting 'sources', claimed on Aug 21 that Kiwi's tour was 'under imminent terror threat'
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Sinopharm's Covid booster reverses antibody decline: study
Chinese findings also shows the booster enhanced cell-based responses to the coronavirus
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Iran joins expanding Asian security body led by Moscow, Beijing
Tehran calls on SCO members to help it form a mechanism to avert sanctions imposed by the West
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Chinese astronauts return to Earth after 90-day mission
China says first manned mission to its space station is a 'complete success'
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IMF, World Bank urge more COVID-19 vaccination doses to go to poor countries
Wide disparities in vaccination rates in advanced and developing countries will be a key issue during the summit
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Sydney pilots home quarantine as Australia looks to reopen border
This is the next step in our plan to safely reopen, and to stay safely open, says PM Morrison
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Taliban spokesperson shares rare picture of Mullah Omar
Picture purportedly shows enigmatic Taliban leader during fight against Soviet Union
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Australia agrees to increased US air deployments after sub deal
US, UK to provide Australia with technology and capability to deploy nuclear-powered submarines
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France suspends 3,000 health staff as Europe targets vaccine refusal
Nearly 450 health workers have been suspended in just one hospital in the city of Nice
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India tells China border troop pullback needed for better ties
Indian FM says progress in this regard is essential for restoration of peace and tranquillity
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US judge sets back Prince Andrew's bid to avoid accuser's lawsuit
Andrew was sued last month for battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress over alleged misconduct














































