Afghan council frees Taliban prisoners to set up peace talks
Negotiations between Kabul’s political leadership and the Taliban are expected to begin as early as next week.
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CPL reports negative Covid-19 tests of all visitors
PORT OF SPAIN: The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) says its players, officials and administrators have arrived in...
China sentences fourth Canadian to death on drug charges
Ye has been guilty of manufacturing and transporting illegal drugs, a court statement says.
India hits 2 million coronavirus cases as health volunteers strike
India has the third highest caseload in the world after the United States and Brazil.
Facebook deletes Trump post for spreading 'coronavirus misinformation'
The post in question featured a link to a Fox News video in which Trump says children are “virtually immune” to the virus.
Storm whips eastern US, kills six
WINDSOR: At least six people were killed as Tropical Storm Isaias spawned tornadoes and dumped rain on Tuesday along...
Storm whips eastern US, kills six
WINDSOR: At least six people were killed as Tropical Storm Isaias spawned tornadoes and dumped rain on Tuesday along...
Advocacy groups ask Times Square advertisers not to run Indian Hindu temple ad
Coalition of advocacy organisations calls the planned display Islamophobic and a symbol of violence against Indian Muslims.
Pakistan condemns construction of temple at Babri Masjid site as Modi lays foundation
Modi said in a speech that the ceremony was a “historic occasion” for which Hindus waited for centuries.
Top tennis resumes in Palermo with no handshakes
Strict rules because of the coronavirus include no showers on site, and no autographs or photos with fans.
Residency law in India-held Kashmir amplifies demographic fears
New laws are being drafted by bureaucrats without any democratic bearings much to the anger of region's people.
India imposes curfew in parts of occupied Kashmir ahead of Article 370 revocation anniversary
Police and paramilitary soldiers drive through neighbourhoods, go to people’s homes warning them to stay indoors.
China accuses US of harassing students, researchers
US actions have seriously violated the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens, says foreign ministry spokesperson.
Aubameyang goals clinch FA Cup for Arsenal
LONDON: The only time Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang looked uncertain was when it came to collecting the FA Cup.
Two...
Microsoft confirms talks seeking to buy US arm of TikTok
Talks underway to explore deal allowing Microsoft owning and operating TikTok service in US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
Islamic State attack on Afghan prison, killing 21, rages on
The prison houses about 1,500 inmates, of which several hundred are believed to be Islamic State members.
Amitabh Bachchan recovers from coronavirus
His son, Abhishek, who is still in the hospital with the virus, tweeted that his father has tested negative and will rest at home.
SpaceX capsule and Nasa crew make 1st splashdown in 45 years
Return clears the way for another SpaceX crew launch as early as next month and possible tourist flights next year.
One year on, India's lockdowns ruin occupied Kashmir's economy
“We’ve not earned a single penny for a year now.”
China celebrates completion of satellite navigation system
It could rival the US Global Positioning System (GPS) and significantly boost China's security and geopolitical clout.