Asia

South Korea successfully launches homegrown SLBM: report

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korea has test-fired a homegrown submarine-launched ballistic missile, a report said Tuesday, as it…

Afghan universities deserted as Taliban impose new rules

by Emmanuel DUPARCQ KABUL, Afghanistan (AFP) -- Universities in Kabul were almost empty on the first day of the Afghan…

Taliban claim total control over Afghanistan

  by James EDGAR Agence France Presse KABUL, Afghanistan (AFP) -- The Taliban on Monday claimed total control over Afghanistan,…

Iran ‘strongly’ condemns Taliban offensive on Panjshir Valley

TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- Iran on Monday "strongly" condemned the Taliban's military offensive against holdout fighters in Afghanistan's Panjshir Valley,…

Study in streets: outdoor classes for Yemen’s beleaguered children

by Taha Saleh with Shatha Yaish in Dubai TAEZ, Yemen (AFP) -- Dozens of children kneel in an outdoor, makeshift…

Talks with Taliban must continue to evacuate more people: Merkel

BERLIN, Germany (AFP) -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday called for a dialogue with the Taliban as the hardline…

UAE loosens residency requirements with ‘green visa’

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AFP) -- The UAE announced a new visa Sunday allowing foreigners to work in the country…

Panjshir: Resistance fighters vow to defend Afghanistan’s final anti-Taliban holdout

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4as_tdoltY   Resistance fighters in Afghanistan's last anti-Taliban bastion say they are ready to fight if their homes in the…

Taliban battle for Panjshir as US warns of Afghanistan civil war

  by David FOX Agence France Presse KABUL, Afghanistan (AFP) -- Taliban fighters advanced deep into the last holdout province…

Taliban close to forming new government in Afghanistan

  by David FOX Agence France Presse KABUL, Afghanistan (AFP) -- The Taliban were expected to form a government as…

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