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The EU, US and 18 other countries issued a joint statement on Wednesday saying they were “deeply worried about Afghan women and girls”, urging the Taliban to ensure their safety.

Islamist groups around the world have hailed the Taliban’s takeover in Afghanistan, sparking global alarm that the country could once again become a safe haven for jihadists inspired by its … Read More

The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) alliance, led by Al-Qaeda’s former Syria affiliate, on Wednesday welcomed the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, saying it hoped Syria’s jihadists would also be victorious.

Families laid to rest Wednesday victims of a fuel tank blast that killed at least 28 people in Akkar amid anger and sorrow over the country’s latest tragedy.

Iran has accelerated its enrichment of uranium to near weapons-grade, the U.N atomic watchdog says

JOHANNESBURG: In South Africa’s biggest township, Soweto, a canoe club is overcoming local superstitions about being on water and giving young people kayaking skills that some hope could one day … Read More

LE LUC, France: Hundreds of firefighters struggled for a third day Wednesday to contain France’s worst wildfire of the summer near the glitzy Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez which has left … Read More

TEHRAN: Iran has stressed its nuclear activities are peaceful and conform to safeguard obligations, after the UN nuclear watchdog said it has established a process to accelerate production of highly … Read More

The Lebanese pound rose for a third consecutive day Wednesday, trading at 18,350 to the dollar on the black market, exchange dealers said.

The death toll from a 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti has risen to 1,941, the Caribbean nation’s civil protection agency said Tuesday, as a tropical storm brought torrential downpours … Read More