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Afghanistan summons Pakistani envoy, lodges strong protest over "cross-border infiltration" in Nuristan

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:57:35 GMT

Kabul [Afghanistan], September 30 (ANI): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan on Tuesday (local time) summoned the Charge d'Affaires of the Pakistani Embassy in Kabul to lodge a strong letter of protest against the "infiltration of destructive armed elements across the Durand Line into Istiqlal in Nuristan."

In a statement posted on X, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan lambasted the Pakista

AFGHANISTAN-BALKH-MAZAR-I-SHARIF-REFUGEES

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:45:29 GMT

(260929) -- MAZAR-I-SHARIF, Sept. 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A child of Afghan returnees is seen at a makeshift camp on the outskirts of Mazar-i-Sharif, capital of northern Balkh province, Afghanistan, Sept. 16, 2026. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), around 6 million Afghans have returned to Afghanistan from neighboring countries over the past three years, with Pakistan and Iran account

"Hats off to him": Kapil Dev lauds Kohli after 15,000 ODI-run milestone

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:06:23 GMT

By Utkarsh Rathour

New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): Indian cricket legend and former captain Kapil Dev on Tuesday hailed Virat Kohli's achievement of reaching 15,000 runs in ODI cricket, praising the batter's talent, consistency and belief in himself.

Speaking to ANI, Kapil said Kohli's achievement was a testament to his special talent and highlighted his exceptional batting average.

'I think sp

Cricket Ireland appoint Ed Joyce as high performance batting coach

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:03:49 GMT

Dublin [Ireland], September 29 (ANI): Cricket Ireland have appointed former international Ed Joyce as their high performance batting coach, with the former Ireland and England batter set to work with the senior men's team as well as the country's male talent pathway.

Joyce begins his new role immediately and will work alongside men's head coach Gary Wilson and high performance director Graeme West, according to C

Asian Games 2026: India to face Sri Lanka in men's cricket semi-final

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 03:59:46 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 29 (ANI): India will face Sri Lanka in the men's cricket semi-final at the Asian Games 2026 after Sri Lanka's quarter-final against Nepal was abandoned without a ball being bowled in Nisshin, Japan, on Tuesday, according to Cricinfo.

The match was called off before the toss as persistent rain in the area prevented play from getting underway. Rain had started several hours before th

NIA Court sentences 4 ISIS operatives in terror conspiracy case under UAPA after they plead guilty

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:29:24 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): An NIA Special Court at Rouse Avenue on Monday sentenced 4 operatives of the proscribed terrorist organisation Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in connection with the 'Voice of Hind' terror conspiracy case. This case was registered by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in 2021.

While framing of charges, the 4 convicts pleaded guilty to the charges after around 5 y

Asian Games: India bags eight medals, boxers assure three more podium finishes on action-packed Day 9

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:21:09 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 28 (ANI): India claimed eight medals on Day 9 of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Monday, winning four silver and four bronze medals across athletics, shooting and kurash, while three Indian boxers confirmed medals by advancing to the semifinals in their respective categories.

Athletics accounted for six of India's eight medals on the day. Rohit Yadav and Yashvir Singh secur

Regional experts issue 'Kathmandu 10 Action Points' on cascading mountain hazards after "Himalayan Tsunami"

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:16:42 GMT

Kathmandu [Nepal], September 28 (ANI): Governments, scientists and development partners from across the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) have called for a stronger regional response to the mountain hazards that a changing climate is making harder to predict.

The recommendations, called the Kathmandu 10 Action Points, came out of a three-day workshop from 15 to 17 September. It was convened by the International Centre fo

Confucius Institute emerges as engine of opportunity for Afghan students

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:15:25 GMT

KABUL, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- Inside a modern, well-equipped classroom at Kabul University, Jawid Ahmadi sits upright, intently absorbing every inflection of his Chinese instructor's carefully enunciated tones.

For Ahmadi, the intricate characters on the whiteboard represent far more than linguistic skill. They form a calculated pathway to personal advancement and stronger ties between Afghanistan and its neighbori

Asian Games 2026: India beat South Korea 3-0 to enter men's squash team quarterfinals

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:32:22 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 28 (ANI): Defending champions India registered a comprehensive 3-0 win over South Korea in the men's squash team group stage at the 2026 Asian Games on Monday to top their group and advance to the quarterfinals.

Velavan Senthilkumar got India off to a winning start, defeating South Korea's Na Jooyoung 11-6, 11-4, 11-7 in straight games.

Velavan controlled the opening contest

Asian Games 2026: India beat Japan 2-1 in women's squash team event

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:05:58 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 28 (ANI): India defeated Japan 2-1 in the women's squash team event at the 2026 Asian Games on Monday, with Tanvi Khanna sealing the tie after Anahat Singh's five-game defeat to Satomi Watanabe.

Joshana Chinappa gave India an early lead with an 11-1, 11-8 victory over Japan's Erisa Sano in the opening match. Anahat was then up against Watanabe, who had beaten the Indian in the open

Asian Games: Chikitha advances to quarter-finals, Jyothi knocked out in women's compound archery

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:33:45 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 28 (ANI): India's Chikitha Taniparthi progressed to the quarterfinals of the women's compound individual event at the Asian Games, while compatriot Jyothi Surekha Vennam was knocked out after losing to 14-year-old South Korean Kang Yeonseo on Day 9 here.

Chikitha prevailed over Chinese Taipei's Chen Yi-Hsuan in a dramatic round-of-16 contest after the two archers were locked

Asian Games 2026: India beat China 3-0 in men's squash team opener

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:32:51 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 28 (ANI): India made a winning start to their men's team squash campaign at the 2026 Asian Games, defeating China 3-0 in their opening pool-stage tie on Monday.

Suraj Kumar Chand gave India an early advantage with a 3-0 victory over Du Shaoqian, winning 11-4, 11-2, 12-10. Veer Chotrani then extended India's lead, defeating Li Haizhen 3-0. Chotrani won the three games 11-5, 11-

Ankita Raina-Rutuja Bhosale knocked out of Asian Games women's doubles in Tennis

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:01:26 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 28 (ANI): India's Ankita Raina and Rutuja Bhosale were knocked out of the women's doubles tennis competition at the 2026 Asian Games after losing to Kazakhstan's Anna Danilina and Yuliya Putintseva on Monday.

The Indian pair went down 7-5, 3-6, [5-10] against the Kazakh duo in a closely contested match.

Raina and Bhosale made a strong start, taking the opening set 7-5. Howeve

India enter men's cricket semis after Afghanistan match washout in Asian Games 2026

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:01:19 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 28 (ANI): India's men's cricket team advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 Asian Games after their quarter-final match against Afghanistan was abandoned due to heavy rain on Monday.

The persistent rain prevented the match from getting underway, with the abandonment sending India through to the last four. India will now face either Sri Lanka or Nepal in the semi-finals of the

"Dedication, humility and passion": IOA President PT Usha praises Indian men's cricket team ahead of their Asian Games 2026 campaign

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:33:20 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 28 (ANI): Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President and Olympian PT Usha met the Indian men's cricket team and interacted with the players, expressing pride in their dedication, humility and passion ahead of their campaign at the 2026 Asian Games.

Usha shared pictures from her meeting with the team and described the interaction as 'Very Very Special', saying that witnessing the pl

Asian Games 2026: India finishes 5th in women's 25 m pistol team event; Manu Bhaker misses out on final

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:33:06 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 28 (ANI): India finished fifth in the 25 m pistol team women's final at the ongoing Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Monday.

The trio of Esha Singh, Manu Bhaker and Rahi Sarnobat finished fifth with a score of 1727-56x. The gold medal went to China (1743-68x), South Korea won the silver (1735-65x), while Chinese Taipei secured the bronze medal (1734-48x).

Esha Singh

Pincky Balhara confirms India's third Asian Games medal in Kurash, reaches women's 78 kg semifinal

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:31:14 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 28 (ANI): India's third-ever medal in Kurash at the Asian Games was confirmed on Monday after Pincky Balhara secured a place in the women's 78 kg semifinal at the ongoing 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.

Pincky beat South Korea's Lim Garam by a 3-0 scoreline in the women's 78 kg quarterfinal to seal a medal for the nation, as per ESPN.

Balhara, who won a silver medal a

Asian Games: Ganesh Mani Ratnam beats compatriot Sahil Jadhav, enters compound archery quarterfinals

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:30:11 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 28 (ANI): India's Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru defeated compatriot Sahil Jadhav by a narrow 149-148 margin in the men's compound individual round of 16 at the Asian Games here on Monday to enter the quarterfinals.

The all-Indian contest went down to the wire, with both archers maintaining a high level of accuracy before Ganesh edged ahead in the closing stages, according to ESPN.

Asian Games: Men's cricket, javelin, steeplechase headline India's Day 9 schedule

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:57:50 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 28 (ANI): A busy medal schedule awaits India on Monday as the men's cricket team begins its Asian Games 2026 campaign, while Avinash Sable, Lovlina Borgohain, Manu Bhaker and several other leading athletes look to add to the country's medal tally on Day 9 of the continental showpiece.

India, which ended Day 8 with 37 medals -- four gold, 16 silver and 17 bronze -- will begin its me

Asian Games 2026: Packed September 28 awaits India as Sable, Lovlina, Nagal, Bhaker lead medal hopes

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:08:42 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 27 (ANI): A packed day awaits the Indian contingent at the 2026 Asian Games on Monday, with athletes set to compete across more than a dozen disciplines as Team India looks to add to its medal tally in Aichi-Nagoya.

The action begins early in the morning with surfing, archery and shooting, before a series of crucial team events, knockout contests and athletics finals dominate the d

AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:46:38 GMT

(260927) -- KABUL, Sept. 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows the Confucius Institute at Kabul University in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 26, 2026. Founded in 2008, the Confucius Institute in Kabul has equipped hundreds of Afghan students with Chinese language skills over nearly two decades. TO GO WITH "Feature: Confucius Institute emerges as engine of opportunity for Afghan students" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

'We cannot give a reason for rain, have to be mentally prepared': Shreyas Iyer ahead of QF match against Afghanistan in Asian Games

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:02:09 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 27 (ANI): India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer on Sunday said his side cannot use the rain-affected preparations as an excuse and must be ready to adapt quickly when it takes on Afghanistan in the Asian Games quarter-final here on Monday.

Persistent rain in Nisshin has disrupted India's preparations ahead of the knockout clash, with heavy showers forecast for Monday as well. The last tw

Asian Games 2026: Rain threat looms over India's campaign opener against Afghanistan

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:58:41 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 27 (ANI): Threat of rains looms over India's Asian Games campaign opener against Afghanistan on Tuesday, according to Cricinfo.

Shreyas Iyer's men and back-to-back T20 World Cup champions India will be eyeing the successful defence of their Asian Games gold medal and a double medal in cricket for India at the second successive Asian Games edition.

However, t

Pak Defence Minister Khawaja Asif's threat-like gesture to Afghan woman who quizzes him condemned

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:07:40 GMT

New York [US], September 27 (ANI): Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif's threat-like gesture towards an Afghan woman journalist who questioned him about Pakistan's ties with the Taliban and their treatment of Afghan women has been condemned on social media.

On the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York, the woman journalist asked Asif about Pakistan's message to the Taliban regard

Pak defence minister Khwaja Asif's threat-like gesture to Afghan woman who quizzes him condemned

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:06:46 GMT

New York [US], September 27 (ANI): Pakistan Defence Minister Khwaja Asif's threat-like gesture towards an Afghan woman journalist who questioned him about Pakistan's ties with the Taliban and their treatment of Afghan women has been condemned on social media.

On the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York, the woman journalist asked Asif about Pakistan's message to the Taliban regardi

Team India starts training ahead of Asian Games men's cricket campaign

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:01:51 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 27 (ANI): Team India began training on Sunday ahead of their men's cricket campaign at the Asian Games, with the side set to begin its campaign against Afghanistan on Monday.

During the training session, left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, skipper Shreyas Iyer and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi were among the players present. After the women's team secured gold in the c

Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya's return delayed further, fresh shin injury rules him out of Australia A ODIs

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:03:42 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): India all-rounder Hardik Pandya's return to competitive action has suffered another setback, with a fresh shin injury set to rule him out of the three-match ODI series against Australia A next month.

Pandya had been named in the India A squad for the 50-over matches, beginning October 6 in Puducherry, subject to fitness clearance. However, he has now been advised to rest for

"One of the best batters": Sitanshu Kotak lauds Jaiswal; urges him to keep working hard

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:12:14 GMT

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], September 26 (ANI): India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak backed opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal to stay patient amid strong competition for places, praising the young opener as "one of the best batters" and highlighting his consistent performances whenever given an opportunity.

Kotak urged Jaiswal to continue working on his skills, practice and mindset while waiting for h

Pak PM's UNGA speech full of misleading claims, ignores terrorism, regional tensions: Former diplomat Mahesh Sachdev

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:04:31 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's address at the United Nations General Assembly drew sharp rebukes from Indian diplomats and foreign policy experts over Islamabad's duplicity on terrorism and regional stability.

Reacting to his address, former diplomat Mahesh Sachdev stated that the speech contained misleading claims and failed to address core issues concerning terro

India steps up engagement with African, UAE partners on water security, sustainability

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:06:59 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): The 9th India International Water Week 2026 featured a roundtable with Ambassadors of African countries in New Delhi, with India underlining its readiness to work with African nations to accelerate implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 6 and advance climate-resilient water security.

In a post on X on Friday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the roundtable

India men's cricket team arrives in Nagoya, set to face Afghanistan in Asian Games quarterfinal

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:37:57 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 26 (ANI): The Indian men's cricket team arrived in Nagoya on Saturday ahead of their Asian Games 2026 quarter-final clash against Afghanistan, with the Shreyas Iyer-led side beginning its campaign as it looks to defend the gold medal won at the previous edition in Hangzhou.

India will face Afghanistan in the quarter-final on Monday, September 28, with the match scheduled to begin a

Japan knocked out of Asian Games men's cricket after rain washes out chase against Nepal

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:35:34 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 26 (ANI): Japan were knocked out of the Asian Games men's cricket competition after their rain-hit first-round match against Nepal was abandoned without a ball being bowled in the chase on Saturday.

Nepal posted 149 for four in their allotted 15 overs after Sundeep Jora and Lokesh Bam struck unbeaten half-centuries, but persistent rain prevented Japan from beginning their chase, ac

"Keep things simple, do the basics": Morkel backs Nitish Reddy to compete for India's all-rounder spot

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:58:46 GMT

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], September 26 (ANI): India bowling coach Morne Morkel believes Nitish Kumar Reddy has the ability to develop into a genuine all-rounder option for the team ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup, with the youngster set to get an opportunity to showcase his 50-over skills against West Indies.

Reddy has played only six ODIs so far but has impressed with his bowling in the recent T20I s

Trump backs Hormuz alternative but his Iran war is blocking the route

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:03:40 GMT

US has revived talk of the IMEC, the India-Europe trade corridor, but it remains on paper due to the conflict in the Middle East

The US has put the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) back at the center of its Middle East strategy as shipping and energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain disrupted. US President Donald Trump told a meeting of Arab leaders on the sidelines of t

'War has become endemic to Pakistan's nature': MJ Akbar blasts Islamabad's aggression against Afghanistan

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:32:03 GMT

By Sahil Pandey

New Delhi [India], September 25 (ANI): Former Minister of State for External Affairs and veteran journalist MJ Akbar on Friday described war as having become "endemic" to Pakistan's nature, as tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan continue to escalate, saying Islamabad "cannot think of any solution other than war".

"It is not simply with India; it is now with Afghanistan," Akbar told AN

Asian Games 2026: India's Japan envoy welcomes Team India, wishes players luck for Nagoya

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 02:58:46 GMT

Tokyo [Japan], September 25 (ANI): Ambassador of India to Japan Nagma Mallick welcomed Team India at the Ambassador's Residence and hosted the players ahead of their departure for the Asian Games in Nagoya.

The Embassy of India in Japan, in a post on X, said Ambassador Mallick expressed gratitude to the Indian team for their contribution to the launch of commemorative events marking the 75th anniversary of India-

Afghan, Kazakh traders ink deals worth 20 mln USD to boost trade ties

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:45:18 GMT

KABUL, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- Afghan and Kazakhstani traders have signed commercial agreements worth 20 million U.S. dollars in western Herat province, aiming to bolster bilateral trade and investment ties, local officials announced on Tuesday.

Afghanistan's exports to Kazakhstan remain below levels deemed satisfactory by Afghan business leaders, highlighting the urgent need to substantially expand bilateral trade

Feature: Afghan returnees seek humanitarian aid as winter approaches

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:45:05 GMT

MAZAR-I-SHARIF, Afghanistan, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- As winter approaches, Ghous Mohammad, an Afghan returnee living with his 14-member family in a makeshift camp on the outskirts of Mazar-i-Sharif, THE capital of northern Balkh province, worries about how they will survive the cold season.

"Winter is approaching, but we have nothing -- no coal, no stove and no blankets to keep ourselves warm. We don't even have en

Afghanistan inaugurates key 43-km segment of Herat-Khaf railway

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:15:14 GMT

KABUL, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- Afghanistan has inaugurated the first phase of the fourth section of the strategic Herat-Khaf railway, a 43-kilometer stretch valued at 58.5 million U.S. dollars, the Herat provincial government office announced in a statement on Monday.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in western Herat province, Governor Sheikh Mawlana Islamjar described the project as a pivotal milestone in adv

Road accident kills 1, injures 27 in E. Afghanistan

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:45:15 GMT

KABUL, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- One commuter was killed and 27 others sustained injuries after a truck carrying Afghan returnees veered off the road in eastern Afghanistan's Laghman province on Monday, a statement from the provincial police office said.

The accident occurred this morning, the statement said, adding that police rushed to the site and shifted all the injured to a nearby hospital.

The statement

Afghan police seize 60 kg of meth, arrest suspected smuggler

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:15:10 GMT

KABUL, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- Afghan counter-narcotics police have seized 60 kg of methamphetamine along with 5 kg of opium and apprehended a suspected smuggler in eastern Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, a local police official reported on Monday.

The consignment was uncovered during a targeted operation in Dur Baba district, according to Sayed Tayeb Hamad, the provincial police spokesman.

The suspect had

8 water supply networks inaugurated in Afghanistan's Paktika province

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:15:13 GMT

KABUL, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- Afghan authorities officially inaugurated eight water supply networks in east Afghanistan's Paktika province, the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development announced on Monday.

Financially supported by the ministry, the projects, with a total cost of 53 million afghanis (more than 828,000 U.S. dollars), were implemented in the districts of Dila and Khoshamand, the ministry said

Art, handicrafts exhibition opens in Afghanistan's Herat

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:45:09 GMT

KABUL, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- A five-day exhibition showcasing art and traditional handicrafts opened in western Afghanistan's Herat province on Sunday, the official Bakhtar News Agency reported.

The exhibition features a diverse range of artworks and handcrafted products, including paintings, miniature works, hand-carved pieces and ceramics, while also providing a platform to encourage and support artisans, parti

Pakistan rejects Afghan allegations linking it to Nuristan violence

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:45:03 GMT

ISLAMABAD, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) -- Pakistan on Sunday rejected allegations by Afghan authorities linking Islamabad to alleged violence in Afghanistan's eastern Nuristan province, describing the claims as "baseless" and lacking evidence, said the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Pakistan categorically denied any involvement by its security forces or intelligence agencies in internal clashes in Nuristan or e

Feature: Confucius Institute emerges as engine of opportunity for Afghan students

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:15:13 GMT

KABUL, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) -- Inside a modern, well-equipped classroom at Kabul University, Jawid Ahmadi sits upright, intently absorbing every inflection of his Chinese instructor's carefully enunciated tones.

Afghan forces arrest 6 human traffickers, rescue over 100 victims

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:45:13 GMT

KABUL, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) -- Afghan security forces have arrested six alleged human traffickers and rescued more than 100 victims in the western Afghan province of Nimroz, provincial police spokesman Mawlawi Gul Mohammad Qudrat said Sunday.

The alleged human traffickers were attempting to smuggle 113 individuals out of the country through illegal routes, but security personnel identified and thwarted the attempt

Afghan police smash heroin labs, seize 3,520 kg of materials

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:45:13 GMT

KABUL, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- Afghan police have destroyed two drug processing labs, seizing 3,520 kg of materials used in heroin production in the southern province of Helmand, according to a statement from the Ministry of Interior Affairs on Saturday.

Acting on intelligence tip-offs, police targeted sites in Baghran district, where they dismantled the labs and incinerated materials used in heroin production, sai

Asian Games | Feature: From the shadow of war to the Asian Games

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:19:00 GMT

NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- Athletes from across Asia have gathered in Japan to compete for Asian Games medals. Among them are those whose journeys to the Games began far from a training ground, in places where conflict has disrupted daily life, separated families and made the pursuit of sport uncertain.

For athletes forced from their homes, sport can offer "a sense of purpose, belonging and hope," said

1 killed, 3 injured as car plunges into ravine in Afghanistan

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:45:13 GMT

KABUL, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- One traveler was killed and three others were injured after their car plunged into a ravine in Afghanistan's eastern Nuristan province on Friday, the official Bakhtar News Agency reported.

Citing a provincial police officer, the media outlet reported that the deadly accident occurred outside the provincial capital, Parun, around noon. This was the third road accident reported in Afgha

School worth 300,000 USD built in northern Afghan city

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:45:16 GMT

KABUL, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- Local authorities constructed a school building worth 300,000 U.S. dollars in Kunduz city, the provincial capital of Kunduz province in northern Afghanistan, the official Radio and Television of Afghanistan (RTA) reported Friday.

The 12-room building would accommodate hundreds of children to receive education at the primary school, the official media outlet said.

Welcoming the

Pakistan says cross-border incursion from Afghanistan repelled, Taliban members killed

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:45:21 GMT

ISLAMABAD, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani security forces thwarted an attempted cross-border incursion in the Gulistan sector along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, with several Afghan Taliban members killed during the exchange, Pakistani security sources said early Friday.

According to the security sources, Afghan forces attempted to enter Pakistani territory in the border area, prompting an immediate retaliato

Afghanistan's defense ministry says 28 terrorists killed

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 03:20:44 GMT

Twenty-eight terrorists, including members of the Islamic State, were killed and 32 others wounded in the eastern province of Nuristan, Afghanistan's defense ministry said in a statement on Sunday.

Source: CGTN

Openly gay JPMorgan employee was told to quit or be fired, bombshell lawsuit claims

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:32:20 GMT

Openly gay JPMorgan employee was told to quit or be fired, bombshell lawsuit claims

One accidental email reveals Morgan Stanleys deal secrets to the world. SEBI starts digging

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:06:18 GMT

One accidental email reveals Morgan Stanleys deal secrets to the world. SEBI starts digging

Banks advise customers to complete essential transactions ahead of 3-day strike

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:06:05 GMT

Banks advise customers to complete essential transactions ahead of 3-day strike

HSBC makes big push for affluent clients in India to fuel growth

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:05:58 GMT

HSBC makes big push for affluent clients in India to fuel growth

Banks biggest risks may now sit inside their tech stack- RBI Deputy Governor Rohit Jain

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:05:55 GMT

Banks biggest risks may now sit inside their tech stack- RBI Deputy Governor Rohit Jain

IndusInd Bank eyes Indias 2,117 GCCs with new banking vertical

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:05:53 GMT

IndusInd Bank eyes Indias 2,117 GCCs with new banking vertical

Finance Ministry seeks banks' inputs on AI tools for loan collection, assesses adoption

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:05:47 GMT

Finance Ministry seeks banks' inputs on AI tools for loan collection, assesses adoption

SBI expects surplus from new UPI MDR as issuing, acquiring bank

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:05:34 GMT

SBI expects surplus from new UPI MDR as issuing, acquiring bank

Bandhan Bank promoter to gradually reduce stake to meet RBI norms

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:05:24 GMT

Bandhan Bank promoter to gradually reduce stake to meet RBI norms

Share of high-value micro loans rise

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:05:19 GMT

Share of high-value micro loans rise

SBI's growth mantra- Digital first, customer first, nation always, says chairman C S Setty

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:04:58 GMT

SBI's growth mantra- Digital first, customer first, nation always, says chairman C S Setty

Different ways to earn more interest on your savings account

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:04:54 GMT

Different ways to earn more interest on your savings account