Middle East
Taliban leaders meet with UK, Iran delegations amid economic woes
The meeting marked Britain’s first diplomatic visit to the country since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan following the U.S. exit
Death toll in Cyclone Shaheen now 5 as storm moves into Oman
The Emirates, home to Abu Dhabi and Dubai, had issued warnings to residents that the storm was coming
Taliban rally outside Kabul as they consolidate rule
The rally was the first of its kind in the capital since Taliban seized control of the country 7 weeks ago following a lightning offensive
Rights group expresses concern over Taliban's new media rules
As per the regulations, journalists are required to 'ensure that their reporting is balanced'
Turkey, Uzbekistan to resume flights to Kabul; India yet to decide on services
It will be the first time Kabul is hosting commercial flights from the two countries after the Taliban takeover
Taliban issue no-shave order to barbers in Afghan province
During the Taliban's previous rule, the conservative Islamists demanded that men grow beards
Taliban to change Afghan passports, national identity cards
Deputy Minister of information & Culture said that the documents possibly will have the name 'Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan' on them
Taliban welcomes US measure to allow humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan
Afghanistan is in complete turmoil and is in a state of chaos after the takeover of the Taliban and is in dire need of humanitarian aid
Taliban appoint deputy ministers, no woman representation in government
The list of deputy ministers signals that the Taliban have not been swayed by the international criticism
Taliban to female Kabul city workers: Stay home
Hamdullah Namony told reporters Sunday that only women who could not be replaced by men have been permitted to report to work