Saudi won’t allow airspace to be used for military action against Iran, crown prince says

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that Riyadh will not allow its airspace or territory to be used for military actions...

Man sprays U.S. lawmaker Ilhan Omar with liquid, disrupting Minnesota event

Police arrested a man who sprayed Democratic U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar with a foul-smelling liquid in Minneapolis on Tuesday as she condemned the actions of U.S....

Tahawol: Russia’s reaction to recent US moves discussed

Saar: Discussion on fate of Russia-Ukraine war

Afghanistan’s Mahdi Norouzi ruled out of AFC Futsal Asian Cup due to injury

Afghanistan, drawn in Group D, will open their campaign against Saudi Arabia on Wednesday at the Jakarta International Velodrome.

Afghanistan’s exports drop sharply in December 2025: World Bank

The decline was largely caused by Pakistan’s crossing closure, which disrupted traditional trade routes and led to delays as exporters attempted to reroute shipments to India...

EU and India move toward closer defence ties amid shifting global security landscape

The proposed partnership comes as Europe seeks to reduce strategic dependence on the US and China, while strengthening diplomatic, economic and security ties with partners in...

Winter storm disrupts US travel, triggers thousands of flight cancellations

The disruptions followed a chaotic Sunday, when about 11,000 flights were scrapped—the highest daily total since the COVID-19 pandemic

Tahawol: US carrier Abraham Lincoln reaches Middle East near Iran

Saar: UN Political Chief’s Visit to Kabul Discussed

Support for athletes highlighted as symbol of national unity

Mujahid said Afghanistan’s recent progress in political, economic, security and sporting spheres reflects national unity and solidarity.

Thrilling battles await as AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026 set to kickoff in hours

The opening matchday begins at the Jakarta International Velodrome on Tuesday January 27, where Thailand (FIFA Rank: 11) will face Lebanon (54) in Group B.

Trump administration defends killing American in Minneapolis, contradicts videos

Officials in U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration defended on Sunday the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by immigration agents in Minneapolis, even as video evidence...

China’s Xi says India, China are ‘friends, partners’

China’s President Xi Jinping said China and India were “good neighbours, friends and partners” as he wished President Droupadi Murmu congratulations on the South Asian nation’s...

Gold surpasses $5,000, yen strengthens on intervention fear

Gold surged past $5,000 per ounce on Monday, buoyed by safety flows amid dollar weakness following a turbulent week where tensions over Greenland and Iran rattled...

Saar: Possible US Attack on Iran Discussed

Pakistan reports 56% drop in exports to Afghanistan in second half of 2025

Imports from Afghanistan to Pakistan also saw a notable decline, falling by 36.75 percent to $6.321 million, the data showed.

Airlines reroute, cancel flights as tensions ramp up over Iran

Airlines have been rerouting and cancelling some flights across the Middle East as tensions ramp up between Iran and the United States, with President Donald Trump...

Afghanistan futsal team arrives in Indonesia ahead of Asian Cup

The Afghan national futsal team arrived in Indonesia on Sunday to compete in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026, following the completion of a preparatory training...

Japan defends AFC U-23 Asian Cup title with dominant win over China

Japan successfully defended its AFC Under-23 Asian Cup title after a commanding 4–0 victory over China in the final of the 2026 tournament on Saturday at...