Veteran Bollywood Comedian Asrani, Immortalised by His ‘Sholay’ Role, Passes Away at 84
Mumbai, India – Govardhan Asrani, the veteran actor who, with his impeccable comic timing and expressive face, became one of Hindi cinema's most cherished comedians, passed away on Monday after a prolonged illness. He was 84.…
Deepening Crisis: Over 14 Million Afghans Denied Basic Healthcare Amid Funding Cuts and Taliban…
KABUL/GENEVA – A staggering 14.3 million Afghans—nearly one-third of the country's population—are now cut off from essential health services, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned, highlighting a catastrophic healthcare collapse…
World’s Addiction to Coal Deepens, Threatening 1.5°C Climate Goal
Global consumption of coal reached a record high in 2024, a stark new report reveals, casting a shadow over the world’s transition to clean energy and jeopardizing international climate targets.
The findings, from the annual State of…
OpenAI Unveils AI Search Browser ‘Atlas’ in Direct Challenge to Google’s Dominance
SAN FRANCISCO – In a move that signals a major shift in the future of internet search, OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, officially entered the browser wars on Tuesday with the announcement of "Atlas," an AI-native web browser designed to…
The National Day of Uzbek Language
Today (Tuesday, May 29), is the National Day of Uzbek Language. This day is commemorated every year in Afghanistan and outside the country by its speakers.
This year, the national day of Uzbek language was celebrated a few days ago in…
Sanae Takaichi Elected as Japan’s First Female Prime Minister, Leading a Sharp Rightward Turn
TOKYO – Japan’s parliament made history on Tuesday by electing Sanae Takaichi as the country's first female prime minister, a landmark moment for a nation consistently ranked low for gender equality in politics. However, her ascent signals…
Earthquake Aftermath Raises Threat of Malaria Surge in Eastern Afghanistan, UNDP Warns
KABUL – In the wake of a devastating recent earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is raising the alarm over a potential public health crisis, warning that the disaster has created ideal…
Afghanistan U-19 Cricket Team Set for Crucial Subcontinental Tour in Preparation for World Cup
KABUL, October 23 – In a significant move to bolster their preparations for upcoming international competitions, the Afghanistan Under-19 cricket team is scheduled for an extensive tour of the subcontinent, which includes a competitive…
Doha in the Spotlight: The Regional Balance Between the Taliban and Islamabad Under U.S. Observation
Amid meticulously coordinated diplomatic efforts between Qatar and Turkey, sensitive negotiations are unfolding in Doha between Afghanistan’s de facto government and Islamabad. These talks represent one of the most complex regional security…
Afghan Teen Awarded £25,000 After UK Officials’ ‘Flawed’ Age Assessment Mistook…
In a case that has cast a harsh spotlight on the UK's asylum system, an Afghan teenager has been awarded £25,000 in compensation after a tribunal ruled that Home Office officials seriously misjudged his age, mistakenly classifying him as an…