Uzbekistan Power Cut Plunges Kabul and 12 Afghan Provinces Into Darkness
Severe Weather and Technical Failure Halt Critical Electricity Imports, Exposing National Grid's Fragility
Kabul, Afghanistan – Widespread power outages have again swept through the Afghan capital and a dozen provinces after a critical…
Suicide Bomber Kills 31 in Shi’ite Mosque Attack on Pakistan’s Capital
ISLAMABAD – A suicide bomber detonated explosives at a Shi’ite Muslim mosque during Friday prayers, killing at least 31 people and wounding nearly 170 others in a rare and devastating attack on Pakistan’s heavily guarded capital,…
Iran and US Begin Talks in Oman, with Tehran Stressing ‘Mutual Respect’
Iran said talks with the U.S. in Oman on Friday were a “good start” and would continue, offering a potential diplomatic opening amid rising regional tensions. The negotiations, mediated by Oman in its capital Muscat, focused on…
Hostile environment: A Reflection Of Strategic And Social Failures
Terrorism has never had a universally accepted definition. The reason is straightforward, as terrorism is not purely a legal matter; it is fundamentally political, geopolitical, and ideological. Throughout modern history, the label…
World Economic Forum Launches Independent Probe into CEO’s Contacts with Jeffrey Epstein
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has announced the initiation of an independent investigation into its President, Børge Brende, following disclosures that reveal a series of prior interactions with the convicted sex offender and financier…
It’s time for the world to boycott the US
Under Donald Trump, the US is escalating violence abroad and repression at home while facing none of the sanctions routinely demanded of other states. A global boycott and divestment campaign may now be the only nonviolent way to force…
Terrorist Threat in Afghanistan Must Be Taken Seriously, China Tells UNSC
China has warned the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) that the terrorist threat emanating from Afghanistan remains acute and demands sustained international attention, citing the continued presence and activities of multiple extremist…
Catastrophic Fire Destroys Over 1,000 Homes in Southern Philippines, Displacing Thousands
BONGAO, Tawi-Tawi – A devastating nighttime fire swept through a densely populated coastal community in the southern Philippines on Tuesday, reducing an estimated 1,000 homes to ashes and leaving thousands of residents homeless. The…
World Health Organization Delivers Critical Oxygen Supplies to Hospitals Across Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan – The World Health Organization (WHO) has delivered a major shipment of vital medical oxygen supplies to 23 hospitals across Afghanistan, including 12 facilities in the capital, Kabul, and others…
Ukraine and Russia Engage in Crucial Second Day of US-Brokered Talks in Abu Dhabi
Ukraine and Russia commenced a second day of high-stakes negotiations in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, facilitated by the United States, in a renewed effort to halt Europe’s most devastating conflict since World War II. The talks follow an opening…