What will Taliban do after signing US deal? Afghanistan: the long road to peace; The issue of Taliban prisoners has proved a contentious one during the peace talks between Mr Ghan ... ( read original story ...)
In Afghanistan, promises of a peaceful reprieve in honor of Eid
The Taliban and the Afghan government agreed to a three-day cease-fire as residents mark the culmination of Ramadan. ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan: Taliban prisoners released amid Eid al-Fitr ceasefire
The announcement came shortly after the Taliban agreed the surprise three-day truce with Mr Ghani's government for the Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr. The president said their release was a "goodwill ... ( read original story ...)
16 people injured following 5.1-magnitude earthquake in Iran
At least 16 injuries were reported following a 5.1-magnitude earthquake that struck north-northwest of Do Gonbadan, Iran on Sunday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said.Emergency personnel was ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey confirms 32 deaths, 1,141 new COVID-19 cases
Turkey’s health minister on Sunday announced 32 new deaths from COVID-19, bringing the death to in the countryl to 4,340. Fahrettin Koca also tweeted there were 1,141 new infections confirmed in the ... ( read original story ...)
‘I miss my homeland’: fearful Uighurs celebrate Eid in exile in Turkey
Istanbul has become world’s largest diaspora hub for Uighurs fleeing Chinese persecution ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan plane crash: pilots tried to land without wheels
The Pakistani airliner that crashed into houses close to Karachi airport on Friday had aborted an initial attempt to land a few minutes earlier without its wheels extended, officials said yesterday.An ... ( read original story ...)
Why the dog meat trade persists in Indonesia, despite consumption being illegal
Despite opposition to the dog meat trade, local governments often don't enforce laws in some rural areas of Indonesia where consuming dogs endures, activists say. ( read original story ...)
Fifteen-year-old in India cycles 745 miles home with disabled father on bike
Jyoti Kumari said desperate ride from New Delhi to Bihar decided on after rickshaw work ended in Covid-19 crisis ... ( read original story ...)
China Trying to Steal Coronavirus Vaccine Research, But U.S. Will Develop It First: Trump National Security Advisor
National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien said China is likely using espionage to try and steal U.S. coronavirus vaccine research, but he declared American scientists would develop it first. ( read original story ...)