COVID-19 is a leading cause of death among children, but is still rare

COVID-19 was the eighth leading cause of death among children in recent months, according to a study published Monday. In a year-long period from August 2021...

Afghanistan: Humanitarians await guidelines on women’s role in aid operations

A UN-led group of humanitarians are hoping that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) will allow Afghan women to again work with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on...

Russia, Pakistan to make use of SCO capabilities to deal with Afghanistan

Russia and Pakistan to engage the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) capabilities to assist the situation in Afghanistan, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said during a press...

Pakistan mosque bombing death toll rises to 87

The death toll in the suicide bombing that tore through a mosque in Pakistan rose to 87 on Tuesday, a hospital official said, a day after...

Tahawol: UNSC meeting on Afghanistan situation discussed

Civil servants ordered to carry out their duties in line with Sharia

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s Supreme Leader Mawlavi Hebatullah Akhundzada has ordered all government officials to carry out their duties in accordance with Islamic principles and...

Saar: US special envoy’s regional trips discussed

Peshawar mosque bombing death toll rises to at least 44

Monday’s massive explosion at a mosque in Peshawar has left at least 44 worshipers dead and over 150 injured. Police said most of the worshipers were...

Waseem’s fantastic innings helps MI Emirates clinch biggest win of ILT20

MI Emirates bowled out Desert Vipers for a paltry 84 runs in 12.1 overs and secured a massive 157 runs win in the 21st match of...

WHO: COVID still an emergency but nearing ‘inflection’ point

The coronavirus remains a global health emergency, the World Health Organization chief said Monday, after a key advisory panel found the pandemic may be nearing an...

Turkey deports 139 Afghan migrants

A total of 139 Afghan migrants, who entered Turkey illegally, were deported on Saturday, said the head of Turkey’s Migration Management Directorate. Anadolu Agency reported that...

Metal robot can melt its way out of tight spaces to escape

A miniature, shape-shifting robot can liquefy itself and reform, allowing it to complete tasks in hard-to-access places and even escape cages. In fact, this shape-shifting robot...

Blast kills at least 19 worshippers at mosque in Pakistan

An explosion in a mosque killed at least 19 worshippers and wounded dozens more in Pakistan’s northwestern city of Peshawar on Monday, a hospital official said....

Pakistan, Russia to ‘assess’ IEA’s performance

Pakistan and Russia would review progress of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) in terms of fulfilling its commitments made to the international community on forming...

OIC calls on IEA to allow females to get an education

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Sunday called on the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) authorities to strive towards reopening schools and universities for girls...

US special envoy to hold talks with foreign partners and Afghan diaspora

United States Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West is this week visiting Pakistan, Germany, and Switzerland for talks with “partners, Afghans, and humanitarian aid organizations about...

Israel appears to have been behind drone strike on Iran factory: US official

Israel appears to have been behind an overnight drone attack on a military factory in Iran, Reuters quoted a US official said on Sunday. Iran claimed...

Tahawol: Criticism over US exit from Afghanistan discussed

Saar: UN’s call for lifting bans on women’s education discussed

Extreme winter claims 170 lives in Afghanistan

Heavy snowfall and chilly weather have claimed 170 lives including children and women in Afghanistan over the past three weeks, spokesman for the Ministry of Natural...