‘Fought US as they did not recognise us in past’: Taliban warn world of threats if not recognised
The world must recognize the outfit if they do not want to receive any threat from Afghanistan, the Taliban have warned the international community. Speaking at a…
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Attackers of wedding party used our name for personal purpose, says Taliban
The Taliban on Sunday denied the reports claiming that members of their outfit attacked a wedding in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province in which at least two people were…
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What is COP? Key facts and terms at climate summit explained
The UN climate summit, known as COP26 this year, brings officials from almost 200 countries to Glasgow to haggle over the best measures to combat global warming….
Read moreYemen: Nine killed in Aden airport car bomb
The attack near Aden’s airport is the deadliest to strike the temporary capital since last year.
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Pakistan may be shifted to FATF ‘black list’ to make things worse, choke all financial aid from outside
The decision to include Pakistan in the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) was taken by consensus and not by just one country, FATF…
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G20 nations agree on 1.5 degree climate change target, sources say
The Group of 20 major economies emit nearly 80 percent of carbon emissions, and a promise of action on their part would provide a much-needed boost to…
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Philadelphia to become first major US city to ban police from stopping drivers for low-level traffic violations
When Philadelphia’s mayor signs landmark legislation as soon as this week, the city will become the first major US city to ban police from stopping drivers for…
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Japan votes in national election, first key test for Fumio Kishida
Japanese voters are casting ballots in national elections Sunday, a first big test for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to determine if he has a large enough mandate…
Read moreRush is on: With vaccine orders placed, doctors, pharmacies prepare for a flood of young children
The U.S. has already taken orders from doctors, clinics and pharmacies for millions of child-sized doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
Read moreFlorida foster mom charged with killing 4-year-old faced abuse allegation 4 months earlier
A Florida foster mom facing a murder charge had two children removed from her care four months earlier following an abuse allegation, records show.
Read moreAmerica’s public servants are being terrorized with death threats. The ’emotional toll’ is lasting.
In a world of fierce political passions, election workers, public health officials, and educators seek protection from proliferating death threats.
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Pulled Over: What to Know About Deadly Police Traffic Stops
A New York Times investigation examines why traffic stops can escalate into fatal encounters and how hidden financial incentives increase the risks. This is what we found.A…
Read moreThe Demand for Money Behind Many Police Traffic Stops
Busted taillights, missing plates, tinted windows: Across the U.S., ticket revenue funds towns — and the police responsible for finding violations.Busted taillights, missing plates, tinted windows: Across…
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Why Many Police Traffic Stops Turn Deadly
Officers, trained to presume danger, have reacted with outsize aggression. For hundreds of unarmed drivers, the consequences have been fatal.Officers, trained to presume danger, have reacted with…
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World leaders gather in Glasgow for COP26 to avert climate disaster
Delayed by a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, COP26 aims to keep alive a target of capping global warming at 1.5C above pre-industrial levels.
Read moreG20 in final push to reach deal on climate at Rome summit
The leaders of the world’s richest economies are looking for an agreement ahead of COP26.
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