Israel approves plan to take control of Gaza City

Israel’s political-security cabinet approved a plan to take control of Gaza City early on Friday, hours after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel intended to take...

Crawley leads Northern Superchargers to dominant win over Welsh Fire in The Hundred

Zak Crawley delivered a standout performance at Headingley, scoring an unbeaten 67 to guide Andrew Flintoff’s Northern Superchargers to a dominant eight-wicket win over Welsh Fire....

Tahawol: Assessing Afghanistan’s role among regional powers

Afghanistan, Tatarstan sign trade agreement worth $183 million

The Afghan Ministry of Industry and Commerce announced on Thursday that trade agreements worth $183 million had been signed between the private sectors of Afghanistan and...

UN warns worsening drought threatens farming in half of Afghanistan

The report also warned of rising cases of livestock disease—particularly foot-and-mouth disease—adding to the pressure on farming communities already struggling with dwindling feed and water supplies.

Hundred 2025: Southern Brave edge Manchester Originals in nail-biting one-wicket win

Southern Brave pulled off a thrilling one-wicket win over Manchester Originals in a tense finish at Old Trafford on Wednesday night in The Hundred Men’s Competition,...

Trump could meet Putin over Ukraine as soon as next week, official says

President Donald Trump could meet Vladimir Putin as soon as next week, a White House official said on Wednesday, as the U.S. continued preparations to impose...

Tahawol: Efforts to initiate regional projects in Afghanistan discussed

Saar: Restart of Afghan deportations from Pakistan discussed

Scorching heat in Iran forces closure of public buildings, banks

Medical facilities, private companies and selected bank branches will remain open.

Witkoff to meet with Russian leadership in Moscow on Wednesday, source says

Russia's state-run TASS news agency, quoting aviation sources, said an aircraft believed to have Witkoff on board, had already left the United States.

Tahawol: Resumption of Afghan deportations from Pakistan discussed

Saar: Iran’s stance on recognition of IEA discussed

Trump again threatens India with harsh tariffs over Russian oil purchases

Over the weekend, two Indian government sources told Reuters that India will keep purchasing oil from Russia despite Trump's threats.

Zelenskiy says ‘mercenaries’ from China, Pakistan and other countries fighting for Russia

Zelenskiy has previously accused Moscow of recruiting Chinese fighters for its war effort against Ukraine, charges Beijing denied.

Tahawol: UN chief’s remarks on Afghanistan discussed

Saar: Muttaqi’s upcoming visit to Pakistan discussed

Cricket: The Hundred Men’s Competition 2025 set to open with foreign stars in lineup

The fifth edition of The Hundred Men’s Competition kicks off on Tuesday, August 5, launching a month of fast-paced cricket across England and Wales. Featuring eight...

Iran’s army chief says Israeli threats remain, state media say

In June, Israel and the U.S. launched strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities during the so-called 12-day war, in which Tehran retaliated against Israel with several barrages...

At least 54 migrants die as boat sinks off Yemen, dozens missing

The International Organization for Migration says Yemen continues to witness a significant increase in the influx of irregular migrants arriving from Africa.