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...

Pakistan will continue to work for regional peace: foreign minister

Pakistan’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar has said Pakistan is committed to continue efforts for peace in the region but she voiced...

Ten killed and at least 15 wounded in mosque explosion in Balkh

At least 10 people were killed in an explosion in a mosque in Afghanistan’s northern province of Balkh on Thursday, police said. Fifteen more people were...

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...

IEA acting FM meets Central Asian envoys

The Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) Amir Khan Muttaqi met with ambassadors and representatives of Central Asia countries on Thursday, the ministry...

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...

Uzbekistan dismisses ISIS claim of cross-border rocket attack

Uzbekistan authorities have dismissed as “untrue” reports that militants linked to ISIS launched a rocket attack against the country from neighboring Afghanistan. The denial comes a...

Afghanistan lodges complaint with UN over Pakistan’s airstrikes

Afghanistan’s permanent mission at the United Nations has lodged a complaint with the UN Security Council against Pakistani airstrikes on Khost and Kunar provinces last week....

UNICEF confirms death of 20 children in Khost and Kunar airstrikes

Mohamed Ag Ayoya, UNICEF Representative in Afghanistan, on Wednesday said the organization has confirmation that a total 20 children were killed during airstrikes carried out by...

Kabul school bombings condemned worldwide

Explosions targeting a high school in western Kabul on Tuesday have sparked widespread condemnation around the world. Three explosions at a high school in western Kabul...

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...