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US looking to stop ICC from investigating, prosecuting Americans

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:37:46 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration is starting a new effort to counter what it sees as a threat to U.S. sovereignty from the International Criminal Court (ICC), a State Department official said on July 13.

President Donald Trump and other U.S. leaders, including former President George W. Bush, have long argued that the ICC should not have the power to investigate or p

With No Jobs, Remittances Become Lifeline For Afghan Households

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:39:04 GMT

Momin Khan works long hours running a small shop in the Afghan capital, Kabul. He's fortunate to have work, but like many of those around him who don't have a job, he finds himself in the same position as them: relying on remittances from family abroad to survive.

Since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan five years ago as international military forces withdrew, the country's economy has sputtered, inflat

Jonathan Trott joins Ireland as short-term consultant ahead of Afghanistan ODI series

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:33:03 GMT

Dublin [Ireland], July 15 (ANI): Former England batter and ex-Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott has been appointed as a short-term consultant for the Ireland men's team ahead of their five-match ODI series against Afghanistan next month, Cricket Ireland announced on Tuesday (local time).

Trott's appointment comes at a crucial stage for Ireland as they build towards the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier in

WBR Corp UK Limited Hosts Prestigious Asian UK Business Meet & Awards 2026 and Global Health Awards 2026 at the House of Commons, London

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:31:38 GMT

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London [UK], July 15: WBR Corp UK Limited proudly hosted two of its flagship international events - the Asian UK Business Meet & Awards 2026 and the Global Health Awards 2026 - at the historic House of Commons, Parliament of the United Kingdom, bringing together an extraordinary gathering of global business leaders, healthcare pioneers, policymakers, parliamentarians

Afghan Agri Minister's visit marks fourth ministerial engagement since October; air freight corridor boosting trade: MEA

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:01:12 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): As India and Afghanistan continue to deepen engagements, the Ministry of External Affairs informed on Tuesday that Agriculture Minister Mawlawi Ataullah Omari's visit to India marked the fourth ministerial-level engagement between the two countries.

He made the remarks while addressing the media briefing here in the national capital on Tuesday and informed that Omari met the Uni

England wins toss, opt to bat against India in first ODI at Edgbaston as Kohli returns to ODI team

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:30:46 GMT

Birmingham [UK], July 14 (ANI): England are batting first in the first ODI of the three-match series at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday.

The Shubman Gill-led side will try to start their ODI series with a big win at Edgbaston as many senior players have returned.

Men in Blue are entering the match with three proper seamers -- Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna and Gurnoor Brar, and a medium-pacer -- Shivam

England wins toss, opt to field against India in first ODI at Edgbaston as Kohli returns to ODI team

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:30:33 GMT

Birmingham [UK], July 14 (ANI): England are batting first in the first ODI of the three-match series at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday.

The Shubman Gill-led side will try to start their ODI series with a big win at Edgbaston as many senior players have returned.

Men in Blue are entering the match with three proper seamers -- Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna and Gurnoor Brar, and a medium-pacer -- Shivam

IND vs ENG: With eyes on 2027 WC, Virat Kohli returns to a place that nearly broke him

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:31:09 GMT

Birmingham [UK], July 14 (ANI): Four years ago, Virat Kohli was on a tour to England, with the shine of his 'King' crown seeming to wear off after over a decade of piling up runs, records and centuries. A string of poor scores followed, causing the superstar batter to take some time off.

The whole 2022 series, Virat helplessly searched for his dominant, run-accumulator side that had mysteriously disappeared as th

Afghans Under Pressure Again In New Pakistani Deportation Drive

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:57:09 GMT

Thousands of Afghan families, fearing an uncertain future, have begun pouring into Afghanistan amid a fresh push from Pakistan against what officials describe a crackdown" on undocumented aliens.

Islamabad had set the July 10 deadline for what the authorities call undocumented Afghans to leave the country.

The move comes amid a broader push by authorities around the world who have been pushing Afghans who f

ICC Men's Player of the Month nominees for June 2026 announced

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:59:44 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the nominees for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for June 2026, with Bangladesh all-rounder Mossadek Hossain, New Zealand pacer Nathan Smith and India captain Shubman Gill earning recognition for their outstanding performances across formats, according to the ICC website.

The trio impressed with match-winning dis

AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-CHILDREN-MALNUTRITION

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:45:49 GMT

(260713) -- KABUL, July 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A malnourished child is pictured at the Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health in Kabul, Afghanistan, July 13, 2026. The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) has raised the alarm that 3.7 million children under the age of 5 in Afghanistan are at heightened risk of malnutrition, according to a new report issued on Sunday. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

India-Afghanistan strengthen agricultural ties as Minister Mawlawi Ataullah Omari concludes high-level visit

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:04:48 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Afghanistan's Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock Mawlawi Ataullah Omari, accompanied by a high-level delegation, concluded their visit to India on Sunday with committment to continued momentum in the bilateral engagement between the two nations and assured agricultural cooperation.

The Ministry of External Affairs stated that this was the fourth ministerial-level

AFGHANISRAN-KABUL-CHINESE-MADE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:45:25 GMT

(260712) -- KABUL, July 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cosmetologists perform skin treatment for a patient at a beauty clinic in Kabul, Afghanistan, July 2, 2026. A dermatology and aesthetic hospital in Kabul is expanding access to modern skin treatment services for Afghan patients, with Chinese-made medical equipment and skincare products helping doctors provide high-quality and affordable care for a wide range of skin conditio

Pakistani Strikes in Afghanistan Raise Civilian Casualty Concerns

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:48:02 GMT

On June 29, Pakistani airstrikes in three provinces in eastern Afghanistan killed at least 28 civilians and wounded at least 49, including among them women and children, according to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). Pakistani authorities Afghan asylum seeker who had worked alongside the US military in Afghanistan-died on March 14, 2026, from an alleged allergic reaction less than 24 hours after being detained by US I

Legitimising Lethal State Violence: The Case of Renee Good

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:29:09 GMT

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Afghanistan to launch regional road transport corridor

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:15:21 GMT

KABUL, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Afghanistan has reached an agreement to launch a regional road transport corridor to enhance transit cooperation and boost regional connectivity, the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation said on Thursday.

The agreement was reached during a trilateral meeting of transport officials from Afghanistan, Iran and Tajikistan, according to a ministry statement.

Under the agreement,

Afghan police seize illegal drugs, arrest 7 smugglers in W. Afghanistan

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:15:16 GMT

KABUL, July 16 (Xinhua) -- The counter-narcotics police in the fight against illegal drugs have discovered hundreds of kilograms of materials during a series of operations in western Afghanistan's Nimroz province, the counter-narcotics police commander in the province, Mawlawi Esmatullah Ahmad, said Thursday.

The contraband, which includes 84 kg of opium, 130 kg of methamphetamine, and more than 200 kg of other

Over 1,400 Afghan detainees released from Pakistan prisons

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:15:22 GMT

KABUL, July 16 (Xinhua) -- A total of 1,416 Afghan nationals were released from prisons in Pakistan and returned to Afghanistan over the past week, the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation said on Thursday.

According to the ministry, most of the released had been detained by Pakistani authorities for lacking valid visas.

Of the returnees, 1,083 entered Afghanistan through the Torkham border crossing, whi

Over 1,600 tonnes of food aid arrive in Afghanistan: UN

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:15:14 GMT

KABUL, July 16 (Xinhua) -- More than 1,600 metric tonnes of food supplies have arrived in Afghanistan after a prolonged delay, the World Food Programme (WFP) in Afghanistan announced, as reported by local media Tolo news on Thursday.

According to the report, the shipment will provide nutritional assistance to around 80,000 children and 25,000 mothers across the country.

The WFP said the arrival of the foo

50-bed hospital construction begins in E. Afghanistan

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:45:07 GMT

KABUL, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Construction of a modern 50-bed hospital has begun in Tani district of eastern Afghanistan's Khost province at 50 million afghanis (about 781,000 U.S. dollars), a senior health official said on Thursday.

Mawlawi Abdul Wali Haqqani, deputy minister for health services, said the project forms part of a nationwide initiative to establish district-level hospitals across Afghanistan, aiming

Afghanistan to install 11 telecom towers in remote areas

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:45:13 GMT

KABUL, July 15 (Xinhua) -- Afghanistan's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has signed a contract with telecom companies to install 11 telecommunications towers in remote and underserved areas across seven provinces, the ministry's spokesperson Enayatullah Alokozay said on Wednesday.

The towers will be installed in parts of Takhar, Samangan, Baghlan, Paktia, Paktika, Khost and Logar provinces

Water supply projects completed in E. Afghanistan

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:45:03 GMT

KABUL, July 15 (Xinhua) -- Construction of 14 water supply networks has been completed in eastern Afghanistan's Parwan province, providing thousands of families with improved access to safe drinking water, the official Bakhtar News Agency reported on Wednesday.

The projects were completed at a cost of 49 million afghanis (about 766,000 U.S. dollars) and are expected to supply clean drinking water to 2,434 famili

Afghanistan to deploy 6 diplomats to European embassies

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:15:10 GMT

KABUL, July 15 (Xinhua) -- Afghanistan is set to deploy six diplomats to its embassies in several European countries in the coming days after the country's administration and a number of European states reached an understanding on the appointments, the local media Tolo news said on Wednesday.

The diplomats are expected to assume their duties at Afghan diplomatic missions in Europe as part of the reported underst

Drug smuggler detained, 90 kg opium seized in N. Afghanistan

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:45:13 GMT

KABUL, July 15 (Xinhua) -- Personnel of counter-narcotics police arrested a drug smuggler and discovered 90 kg of opium from his possession in Takhar province, north of Afghanistan, on Tuesday, provincial police spokesman Nizamudin Omir said Wednesday.

Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted a car and discovered 90 kilograms of opium from cavities of the vehicle, the official said, adding that police took the na

3 Afghan refugee camps vacated in NW Pakistan

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:15:44 GMT

ISLAMABAD, July 14 (Xinhua) -- Three Afghan refugee camps in Bannu district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have been completely vacated after 525 families were repatriated to Afghanistan under the government's ongoing repatriation drive, a senior district official told Xinhua on Tuesday.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Umar Khitab Khan said the families from the Bizan Khel, Ghoriwala and Mamand Khel ca

Afghanistan expands regional trade with 7 mln USD agreements

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:15:20 GMT

KABUL, July 14 (Xinhua) -- Afghanistan has signed trade agreements worth 446.6 million afghanis (about 7 million U.S. dollars) with business delegations from Russia and Kazakhstan, the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment said on Tuesday.

The agreements were reached following business-to-business (B2B) meetings between Afghan and foreign business representatives, the chamber said.

The deals cove

Over 10 mln women, girls in Afghanistan need humanitarian aid in 2026: UN

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:45:10 GMT

KABUL, July 14 (Xinhua) -- More than 10.7 million women and girls in Afghanistan will require humanitarian assistance in 2026, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Afghanistan said.

Local media Tolo News, citing the UN agency, reported on Tuesday that women and girls continue to bear the heaviest burden of the country's humanitarian crisis, with growing needs across health, protection an

New school building inaugurated in Afghanistan's Ghazni province

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:45:11 GMT

KABUL, July 14 (Xinhua) -- A new school building has been inaugurated in Afghanistan's southeastern Ghazni Province, providing improved learning facilities for local students, the official media, Bakhtar News Agency, said Tuesday.

The building, constructed in Jaghatu district, was completed for 7 million Afghanis (about 100,000 U.S. dollars). The facility comprises classrooms and one administrative office, with

Afghan police seize drugs, detain 61 drug traffickers

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:45:06 GMT

KABUL, July 14 (Xinhua) -- Afghan counter-narcotics police have seized large quantities of illegal drugs, including heroin, and taken 61 drug traffickers into custody, said a statement from the Ministry of Interior Affairs on Tuesday.

"In the drive against illegal drugs, the personnel of counter-narcotics police discovered a variety of outlawed items, including hashish, methamphetamine, heroin, and 11,000 intoxi

Afghan central bank to auction 16 mln USD to restore currency stability

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:15:41 GMT

KABUL, July 13 (Xinhua) -- Afghanistan's central bank, Da Afghanistan Bank, announced on Monday that it will auction 16 million U.S. dollars on Tuesday in a bid to safeguard the stability of the afghani amid recent currency market fluctuations.

Da Afghanistan Bank invited moneychangers, private banks, and other monetary service providers to participate in the auction.

It had conducted a similar auction of

Afghan authorities launch 14 water supply networks to tackle scarcity

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:15:37 GMT

KABUL, July 13 (Xinhua) -- Afghan authorities have completed and commissioned 14 new water supply networks in the underdeveloped Sari Pul province in northern Afghanistan, to alleviate acute water scarcity, the country's Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock reported on Monday.

The projects, implemented at a total cost of 56 million Afghanis (more than 860,000 U.S. dollars), were inaugurated in the d

Over 4,000 Afghan refugees return home in single day

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:15:03 GMT

KABUL, July 13 (Xinhua) -- More than 4,000 Afghan refugees returned to their homeland, Afghanistan, on Sunday as the influx of returnees from the neighboring countries has gained momentum amid pressure on undocumented foreign nationals to vacate the host nations, reported the official Bakhtar News Agency on Monday.

"A total of 790 Afghan refugee families, which made up of 4,100 individuals, returned to Afghanist

Afghan road accident kills 3, injures 26 in eastern Ghazni province

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:15:10 GMT

KABUL, July 13 (Xinhua) -- Three commuters lost their lives and 26 others sustained injuries, some in critical condition, as a passenger bus turned turtle in Ghazni province, east of Afghanistan, on Sunday, provincial police spokesman Khalid Sarhadi said Monday.

Blaming reckless driving for the mishap, the official added that all the injured persons had been shifted to nearby health centers in the province.

3.7 mln Afghan children at heightened risk of malnutrition, UNICEF warns

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:45:10 GMT

KABUL, July 12 (Xinhua) -- The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) has raised the alarm that 3.7 million children under the age of 5 in Afghanistan are at heightened risk of malnutrition, according to a new report issued on Sunday.

The report highlighted child food and nutrition insecurity as a primary driver of undernutrition, warning that poor diets and rising food insecurity are pushing vulnerable young children clos

Afghan handwoven carpets exported to 37 nations

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:15:11 GMT

KABUL, July 12 (Xinhua) -- Afghan handmade carpets are now being exported to 37 countries worldwide, underscoring the sector's expanding international appeal and growing economic significance, the official Bakhtar News Agency reported on Sunday.

Renowned for their exceptional craftsmanship, intricate traditional designs, and use of premium natural wool, Afghan carpets have earned a prestigious place in global ma

Feature: China-made medical equipment brings modern dermatology care to Afghan patients

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:15:07 GMT

KABUL, July 12 (Xinhua) -- A dermatology and aesthetic hospital in Kabul is expanding access to modern skin treatment services for Afghan patients, with Chinese-made medical equipment and skincare products helping doctors provide high-quality and affordable care for a wide range of skin conditions.

From treating pigmentation, allergic skin diseases and premature wrinkles to offering preventive skincare, the hosp

Afghan police arrest 22 drug smugglers

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:15:17 GMT

KABUL, July 12 (Xinhua) -- Personnel of counter-narcotics police have arrested 22 drug traffickers in eastern Afghanistan's Khost province over the past two weeks, said a statement of the Ministry of Interior Affairs on Sunday.

The alleged drug smugglers, after illegally taking the contraband into the province, distributed it to the people in several districts, according to the statement on the social platform X

Local products fair opens in N. Afghanistan to spur national industry

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:15:08 GMT

KABUL, July 12 (Xinhua) -- A three-day exhibition showcasing agricultural produce, traditional handicrafts, and locally manufactured products opened on Saturday in Mazar-i-Sharif, the capital of northern Afghanistan's Balkh province, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce announced on Sunday.

The fair, featuring 170 booths operated by farmers, livestock breeders, and local entrepreneurs, aims to bolster domestic

Security forces uncover weapons, ammunition cache in E. Afghanistan

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 06:15:04 GMT

KABUL, July 12 (Xinhua) -- Afghan security forces have seized a significant cache of weapons and ammunition in Dand Patan district of eastern Paktia province, the country's Ministry of Interior said in a statement on Sunday.

Acting on credible intelligence and a tip-off, personnel unearthed the clandestine depot containing 8,000 rounds of machine pistol (MP) ammunition, 12 hand grenades, and 500 rounds of DShK h

Haywood & Williams Attend Toyota Training

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:05:28 GMT

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Vatican newspaper highlights plight of repatriated Afghan refugees Headlines

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:32:54 GMT

Vatican newspaper highlights plight of repatriated Afghan refugees Headlines

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh testifies before Senate banking committee

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:40:55 GMT

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Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase are emerging as AI winners

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:40:32 GMT

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Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan Chase announce $24M to boost U.S. shipbuilding

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:37:55 GMT

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Watch- Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh testifies to House Financial Services committee

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:37:02 GMT

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Anthropic moves closer to IPO as bankers line up investor meetings

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:35:19 GMT

Anthropic moves closer to IPO as bankers line up investor meetings

Morgan Stanley (MS) earnings Q2 2026

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:34:35 GMT

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New York Fed President Williams says inflation has peaked, rates 'well positioned'

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:34:05 GMT

New York Fed President Williams says inflation has peaked, rates 'well positioned'

Star analyst Dan Ives forms Yorkville Ives merchant bank after leaving Wedbush

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:33:41 GMT

Star analyst Dan Ives forms Yorkville Ives merchant bank after leaving Wedbush

Wholesale inflation June 2026

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:38:03 GMT

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China posts slowest quarterly GDP growth since 2022 as investment slumps

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:37:32 GMT

China posts slowest quarterly GDP growth since 2022 as investment slumps

Renewed Hormuz hostilities drive ECB rates rethink amid extremely volatile outlook

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:36:42 GMT

Renewed Hormuz hostilities drive ECB rates rethink amid extremely volatile outlook

World Cup watch parties gave bars and restaurants a needed boost, Fed says

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:35:22 GMT

World Cup watch parties gave bars and restaurants a needed boost, Fed says

Monetary Policy ReportJuly 2026 - Bank of Canada

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:34:18 GMT

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