The European Union (EU) has announced a loan of up to 35 billion euros ($39 billion) for Ukraine to defend the country against Russian attacks and help it get through the winter, a media report said on Saturday. Reuters reported: “European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a loan of up to 35 billion euros More
The Ghulam Khan crossing point has been closed after a clash between Afghan and Pakistani forces resulted in the death of one driver in southeastern Khost province. Officials reported that the clash happened around 6:00pm on Thursday when Afghan forces engaged in a verbal dispute with Pakistani forces over the mistreatment of a driver. Bahaijan More
Afghanistan have humiliated South Africa by six wickets in their first match of One-Day International series at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first. The visitors struggled against Afghanistan’s disciplined bowling attack and were bundled out for 106. Wiaan Mulder was the only South African batter to hit More
Russia has extended a 2014 embargo on agricultural product imports from Western countries, a media report said on Thursday. Under a decree signed by President Vladimir Putin, the ban has been extended for two years at once from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026. The state-run TASS news agency said it was the first More
The UN General Assembly (UNGA) has sought an end to the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories within a year, demanding sanctions on the Jewish state in case of non-compliance. The demand from UN member states came in a non-binding resolution, with 124 votes cast in favour of and 14 against the measure. There were 43 More
Security forces have arrested two persons while possessing six birds they illegally hunted in central Bamyan province, an official said on Wednesday. Environment Protection Director Mohammad Ibrahim Dadfar told Pajhwok Afghan News the six hunted eagle-type birds were released into their natural habitat today. According to him, the two men were arrested while hunting birds More
Nine people have been killed and 2,800 others injured by exploding handheld pagers across Lebanon, Beirut-based officials say, blaming the Israeli spy network for the plot. Acting Health Minister Firas Abiad was quoted as saying on Tuesday: “More than 2,800 people were injured and nine others killed in pager detonations in several Lebanese regions.” According More
Flooding and landslides caused by Typhoon Yagi have killed more than 220 people in Myanmar, a media report said on Wednesday. The storm swept through northern Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar in early September and killed more than 500 people across the region so far, the BBC reported. It said Myanmar was the most affected More
Floods and mudslides, triggered by Typhoon Yagi, have claimed more than 100 lives in Myanmar, a media report said on Monday. At least 113 people were confirmed dead and 64 others missing by ruling junta spokesman Zaw Min Tun in a statement on Sunday. But citing regional reports, the BBC hinted at a higher death More
Afghanistan have trounced Angola by 6-4 in their first match at the FIFA Futsal World Cup. The match was played on Sunday in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. Afghanistan took a commanding lead with five goals in the first half, while Angola managed to score two. Akbar Kazemi scored twice, while Omid Qanbari, Hossein Mohammadi More
