Taliban in ‘defence status’ during Afghan Eid holiday
The Taliban said Wednesday they would fight only to defend themselves over the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, but stopped short of declaring a formal ceasefire.
Mali interim leader says he’s ‘well’ after assassination attempt
Malian strongman Colonel Assimi Goita survived an assassination attempt at a mosque in Bamako on Tuesday, in the latest blow to stability in a country reeling from two military coups … Read More
Giannis scores 50 to power Bucks to first NBA title since 1971
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 50 points in an astounding all-around performance and the Milwaukee Bucks captured their first NBA title since 1971 by defeating the Phoenix Suns 105-98 Tuesday.
Cyprus talks can resume only on two-state basis, Erdogan says
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday peace talks on the future of ethnically divided Cyprus can take place only between “the two states” on the Mediterranean island, in comments sure … Read More
UAE activist could face reprisals over jail letter: HRW
Human rights groups said Tuesday they feared possible retaliation against prominent United Arab Emirates activist Ahmed Mansoor, after the publication of a letter he wrote alleging mistreatment in jail.
Tokyo 2020 chief Muto does not rule out 11th-hour cancellation of Games
The head of the organizing committee for the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday did not rule out a last-minute cancellation of the global sporting showpiece, amid rising coronavirus cases that have … Read More
‘We lost’: Some U.S. veterans say blood spilled in Afghanistan was wasted
Jason Lilley was a special operations forces Marine Raider who fought in multiple battles in Iraq and Afghanistan during America’s longest war. As Lilley, 41, reflects on President Joe Biden’s … Read More
Lebanon registers highest number of virus cases in 11 weeks
Lebanon recorded 632 coronavirus cases along with one death in the last 24 hours, the Health Ministry reported Tuesday, the highest number of infections in 11 weeks.
Iraq market suicide bombing claimed by IS kills nearly 30 on eve of Eid holiday
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility early Tuesday for a suicide bombing that ripped through a busy market in the Iraqi capital ahead of Eid holiday celebrations, killing nearly 30 … Read More
Pilgrims ‘stone the devil’ with sanitised pebbles in hajj ritual
Muslim pilgrims cast sanitised pebbles Monday as they took part in the “stoning of the devil”, the last major ritual of this year’s hajj which is again under tight coronavirus … Read More