Fences go up around apartment buildings as China tightens Shanghai lockdown

Shanghai authorities battling an outbreak of COVID-19 have erected tall fences outside some residential buildings, sparking fresh public outcry over a lockdown that has forced much...

Rashid Khan becomes joint-fastest spinner to reach 100 wickets in IPL

Rashid Khan became one of three fastest spinners to reach 100 wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday. The Afghan spinner, who is playing...

Exclusive interview with Sayed Hussain Alami Balkhi, former minister of refugees and repatriation

IEA stamps out illegal mining, rakes in 9 billion AFN in past 8 months

Ministry of Mines and Petroleum officials have said that since the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has come into power, they have made nine billion afghanis...

U.N. chief to meet Putin and Zelenskiy next week

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will visit Moscow next week to meet Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and then head to Ukraine for talks with President Volodymyr...

IOC chief visits Afghan, Ukrainian athletes in Switzerland

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach on Thursday visited Afghan and Ukrainian cyclists who are currently living and training in Switzerland. Samira Asghari, IOC member from...

Honda developing three new electric vehicle platforms by 2030 -executive

Honda Motor Co (7267.T) plans to build millions of electric vehicles (EV) by 2030 using three new dedicated platforms, with one to be jointly developed with...

Russia is failing in Ukraine, top U.S. official says

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said on Thursday that Russia was not achieving its goals in its invasion of Ukraine and that Western sanctions...

Saar: Pakistan’s policy towards Afghanistan discussed

Tahawool: IEA’s foreign policy reviewed after eight months of rule

Russia tests nuclear-capable missile that Putin calls world’s best

In a show of strength two months into its assault on Ukraine, Russia test-launched a new nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile which President Vladimir Putin said on...

Tahawol: Concerns over Afghanistan crisis discussed

Saar: US officials’ remarks on IEA’s promises discussed

Zerbena: China’s interest in Afghanistan investment discussed

IEA bans TikTok and PUBG game in Afghanistan

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) government has ordered the closure of the PUBG and TechTalk applications in Afghanistan. IEA deputy spokesman Inamullah Samangani said on...

NATO Allies want to weaken Russia by prolonging Ukraine war: Turkey

Turkey on Wednesday accused some of its NATO allies of wanting to prolong the war in Ukraine in order to weaken Russia. “There are countries within...

British PM Boris Johnson arrives in India

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrived in India on Thursday (April 21) morning for a two-day visit. Johnson landed in western Ahmedabad city, the largest city...

Chinese company to process pine nuts in Afghanistan

A Chinese company has expressed interest in processing and packaging pine nuts in Afghanistan before exporting to China, officials said on Wednesday. Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce...

Central bank sets up telegraphic transfer system for foreign deposits

Da Afghanistan Bank, the country’s central bank, said on Wednesday it has established a telegraphic transfer facility for traders and investors. Mohammad Saber Momand, a spokesman...

EU Council’s Michel makes surprise visit to Kyiv

European Council President Charles Michel made an unexpected visit to Kyiv on Wednesday, following a trip to the Ukrainian capital by the head of the EU’s...