Taliban announces total conquest of Kandahar as Afghan officials confirm fall of 2nd-largest city
The Taliban has claimed complete control over Kandahar following fierce fighting, as officials confirm that…More
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Canada to deploy special forces to assist Afghan embassy evacuation as major cities fall under Taliban assault – reports
Canadian special forces troops will be deployed to help evacuate diplomatic staff from Ottawa’s embassy…More
Algeria says 22 arsonists arrested for string of ‘disaster’ wildfires that killed at least 65
Algerian authorities have arrested 22 suspects believed to have set off dozens of deadly wildfires…More
WHO calls on China to release data needed for Covid-19 origins probe, notes that ‘lab theory’ still on the table
Responding to Chinese concerns over the probe into the ‘lab hypothesis’ of the pandemic’s origin,…More
US cuts staff at Kabul embassy down to ‘core presence’ as Taliban closes in
The US State Department is cutting staff at its Kabul embassy down to a “core…More
At least three killed in massive explosion at Pakistani ordnance factory (VIDEOS)
A massive blast has rocked a Pakistani military industrial site located in the northeastern town…More
Russian kids’ animation becomes world’s most popular…despite being touted as ‘Putin propaganda’ by UK media
The popular Russian children’s animation show ‘Masha and the Bear’ has reportedly become the most…More
Collective punishment: Rioters in Turkish capital target Syrian refugees after teen is stabbed to death (VIDEO)
Shops, apartments and vehicles belonging to Syrian refugees living in Altindag, a suburb of the…More
Taliban claims capture of Afghanistan’s 2nd-largest city Kandahar as govt forces reportedly withdraw (VIDEOS)
The Taliban has reportedly made major advances in Kandahar, reaching the city’s center. The country’s…More
Nine dead, 900 evacuated as northern Turkey hit by intense flash floods (VIDEOS)
The death toll from flash floods in northern Turkey has reached nine, according to local…More