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Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, right, and fellow leader under a recently signed power-sharing agreement, Abdullah Abdullah, center, hold a meeting with U.S. peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad aimed at resuscitating a U.S.-Taliban peace deal signed in February, at the Presidential Palace, in Kabul, Afghanistan. (The Presidential Palace via AP)

Taliban, Afghan president declare three-day ceasefire for Eid

The move came as fighting between the two sides had intensified despite the coronavirus pandemic

24 May 2020 7:26 AM GMT

Militants have carried out several roadside bombings and rocket attacks in Kabul and other parts of the country in recent weeks. (AP)

Four back-to-back bomb explosions rock Kabul city

The explosions come as authorities are trying to impose a lockdown in the capital to curb the spread of coronavirus in...

11 May 2020 9:44 AM GMT

Indian butchers work in their shop as they prepare buffalo meat for sale in New Delhi. (AFP Photo)

Coronavirus lockdown curbs buffalo meat exports hitting Ramazan...

Most meat processing plants in India have been shut as the South Asian nation fights to contain the pandemic

3 May 2020 4:32 AM GMT

The new guidelines state that only those pilgrims who have been duly inoculated with the coronavirus vaccine will be allowed to visit the Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (The Prophets Mosque) and Masjid al-Haram (The Great Mosque), said the Kingdoms Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. (Representational Image/AP)

Saudi Arabia issues new COVID-19 guidelines for Umrah pilgrims

From the 1st of Ramadan, only those who have received coronavirus vaccines will be allowed to enter the holy mosques

6 April 2021 9:17 AM GMT

Security forces at the site of a suicide attack on Iraq embassy in Kabul on Monday. (Photo: AP)

Multiple blasts at Afghanistan stadium kill at least 8: officials

The blasts occurred at a football stadium in the city that was hosting a cricket match at the start of the holy month of...

19 May 2018 3:06 AM GMT

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Fish out of water: Algerian woman restaurateur makes living in a man's...

She makes a living, even if tourism remains underdeveloped in a country still reliant on oil and gas.

30 May 2018 2:34 PM GMT

Taking cognisance of the risks associated in dealing with bitcoin and other such VCs, the RBI decided that, with immediate effect, entities regulated by it shall not deal with or provide services to any individual or business entities dealing with or settling VCs.

Looking for new way to donate during Ramadan? London mosque now...

It's done in a bid to widen its donor base and cut down on currency conversion fees, mosque leaders said.

29 May 2018 2:35 AM GMT

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Jordan charity gathers hotel leftovers to feed poor

Volunteers work all year round to collect unwanted food from large wedding parties, bakeries and restaurants.

13 Jun 2018 4:08 AM GMT

During Ramadan, Muslims observing fast refrain from eating, drinking and smoking from dawn to dusk each day.

Healthy eating tips during ramazan amidst Covid-19

Ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, International SOS is raising health awareness among organisations around the world

18 April 2020 7:46 AM GMT

Poor facilities for Bengaluru clash

Poor facilities for Bengaluru clash

Lee Chong Wei’s title hopes at the World Badminton Championship earlier this month evaporated in the heat at the...

23 Aug 2013 5:06 PM GMT

The clip surfaced after a recent move by Hurriyat leaders to downplay fears of the growing influence of the ISIS in the Valley. (Photo: AP)

Video: ISIS urges 'all out war' on West, asks 'soldiers' to target...

The ISIS video message also promised a 'great reward or martyrdom in Ramadan' for those who follow it, the report said.

27 May 2017 1:51 PM GMT

Pakistan security personnel look on as travellers wait to cross the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan at Chaman. (Photo: AFP)

Pak reopens Chaman border with Afghanistan on 'humanitarian grounds':...

The statement said Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to maintain a ceasefire in the border town of Chaman.

27 May 2017 1:21 PM GMT