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ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders

THE HAGUE,9th July, 2025 (WAM) - The International Criminal Court on Tuesday issued arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders in Afghanistan...


Russia took Afghanistan without firing a shot

In the post-American vacuum, Moscow doesn't waste time When Russia recognized the...


Pakistan urges UN action over Afghan-based terror threats to key infrastructure

New York [US], July 8 (ANI): Pakistan has informed the United Nations that it possesses credible evidence of growing collaboration...


Pakistan: Afghan refugees urge for resumption of US Refugees Admission Programme

Islamabad [Pakistan], July 8 (ANI): Afghan refugees in Pakistan have urged the US to resume the USRAP resettlement programme, noting...


Afghan Polio Program urges vaccination of children returning from Pakistan

Kabul [Afghanistan], July 8 (ANI): The Polio-Free Afghanistan program has urged Afghan returnee migrants from Pakistan to ensure their...


WFP raises alarm as 10 million Afghans face hunger due to aid cuts

Kabul [Afghanistan], July 8 (ANI): The World Food Programme (WFP) has once again raised alarm over the worsening humanitarian crisis...


India abstains from UN resolution on Afghanistan, calls for efforts to end exploitation of Afghan soil for terrorism

New York [US], July 8 (ANI): India abstained from voting on the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution on the situation...


Afghan refugees in Pakistan urge US to resume refugee resettlement programme amid delays

Islamabad [Pakistan], July 7 (ANI): Afghan refugees residing in Pakistan have appealed to the United States to immediately resume the...


Iran orders millions of Afghans to leave country or face arrest as deadline ends

Tehran [Iran], July 6 (ANI): Iran has ordered millions of Afghan refugees and migrants to leave the country or risk being arrested...


Kabul On Course To Be World's First Capital To Run Out Of Water

Kabul could become the worlds first capital to run out of water completely, experts say, blaming the crisis on rapid population growth,...


Afghan returnees from Iran face homelessness, joblessness; UNHCR seeks urgent aid

Kabul [Afghanistan], July 5 (ANI): A large number of Afghans recently deported from Iran are facing severe challenges, including homelessness,...


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Thousands gather in Himalayas as Dalai Lama celebrates 90th birthday

Thousands gather in Himalayas as Dalai Lama celebrates 90th birthday

DHARAMSHALA, India: The Dalai Lama turned 90 on July 6, celebrated by thousands of followers in the Himalayan town of Dharamshala,...

Fans perform WWII-era Fascist salute at Marko Perković’s mega concert

Fans perform WWII-era Fascist salute at Marko Perković’s mega concert

ZAGREB, Croatia: A massive concert by popular Croatian singer Marko Perković, known by his stage name Thompson, has drawn widespread...

U.S. Treasury Secretary says Musk should steer clear of politics

U.S. Treasury Secretary says Musk should steer clear of politics

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Elon Musk's entry into the political arena is drawing pushback from top U.S. officials and investors, as his decision...

TikTok building U.S.-only app amid pressure to finalise sale

TikTok building U.S.-only app amid pressure to finalise sale

CULVER CITY, California: TikTok is preparing to roll out a separate version of its app for U.S. users, as efforts to secure a sale...

Trump defends use of 'Shylock,' citing ignorance of slur

Trump defends use of 'Shylock,' citing ignorance of slur

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump claimed he was unaware that the term shylock is regarded as antisemitic when he used it in...

Summer travel in chaos as French air traffic controllers walk off job

Summer travel in chaos as French air traffic controllers walk off job

PARIS, France: A strike by French air traffic controllers demanding improved working conditions caused significant disruptions during...

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FedEx, UPS step up as Canada Post loses market share in strikes

FedEx, UPS step up as Canada Post loses market share in strikes

OTTAWA, Canada: With Canada Post struggling to maintain operations amid labour unrest, rivals like FedEx and UPS are stepping in to...

U.S. stocks steady Tuesday despite tariffs turmoil

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. and global markets showed a mixed performance in Tuesday's trading session, with some indices edging higher...

Beijing blamed for covert disinformation on French fighter jet Rafale

PARIS, France: French military and intelligence officials have accused China of orchestrating a covert campaign to damage the reputation...

Birkenstock steps up legal battle over fakes in India

NEW DELHI, India: Birkenstock is stepping up its efforts to protect its iconic sandals in India, as local legal representatives conducted...

Beijing hits back at EU with medical device import curbs

HONG KONG: China has fired back at the European Union in an escalating trade dispute by imposing new restrictions on medical device...

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Trump to announce new trade tariffs for "a minimum of seven countries"
Trump to announce new trade tariffs for "a minimum of seven countries"

Washington DC [US], July 9 (ANI): A day after Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on 14 countries, two days ahead of his deadline...


Russia took Afghanistan without firing a shot
Russia took Afghanistan without firing a shot

In the post-American vacuum, Moscow doesn't waste time When Russia recognized the...


Indian Under-15 wrestling teams shine at 2025 Asian Championships in Bishkek
Indian Under-15 wrestling teams shine at 2025 Asian Championships in Bishkek

New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): The Indian Under-15 wrestling teams delivered an outstanding performance at the 2025 Under-15 Asian...


Pakistan urges UN action over Afghan-based terror threats to key infrastructure
Pakistan urges UN action over Afghan-based terror threats to key infrastructure

New York [US], July 8 (ANI): Pakistan has informed the United Nations that it possesses credible evidence of growing collaboration...


Pakistan: Afghan refugees urge for resumption of US Refugees Admission Programme
Pakistan: Afghan refugees urge for resumption of US Refugees Admission Programme

Islamabad [Pakistan], July 8 (ANI): Afghan refugees in Pakistan have urged the US to resume the USRAP resettlement programme, noting...


Afghan Polio Program urges vaccination of children returning from Pakistan
Afghan Polio Program urges vaccination of children returning from Pakistan

Kabul [Afghanistan], July 8 (ANI): The Polio-Free Afghanistan program has urged Afghan returnee migrants from Pakistan to ensure their...


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Hyatt Regency New Orleans

Expectations were high for this top of the line Hyatt product in "The Big Easy". The taxi rolled up to the rear of the ...