Thailand urged not to deport trans woman charged in Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur: A human rights group urged Thailand not to deport a transgender businesswoman to her…

Taliban appoint deputy ministers in all-male government

Kabul: The Taliban announced a list of deputy ministers on Tuesday, failing to name any women,…

Taliban-run Kabul municipality to female workers: Stay home

Female employees in the Kabul city government have been told to stay home, with work only…

Volcano erupts on Atlantic island; lava destroys some homes

A volcano on Spain’s Atlantic Ocean island of La Palma erupted Sunday after a weeklong buildup…

Parents laud Chinese rules aimed at kids’ ‘unhealthy’ gaming

Li Zhanguo’s two children, aged eight and four, don’t have their own smartphones, but like millions…

N Korea slams US over submarine deal, warns countermeasures

North Korea has criticised a U.S. decision to provide nuclear-powered submarines to Australia and threatened unspecified…

UK government holds emergency talks to bolster energy firms

Britain’s business secretary will hold emergency talks with industry leaders and consumer groups Monday as the…

US’ Indo-Pacific pivot in full swing under the Biden administration, say experts

Asserting that America’s Indo-Pacific pivot is in full swing under the Joe Biden administration, experts believe…

Witnesses say explosion targets Taliban, 2nd in as many days

Kabul: Witnesses say an explosion targeted a Taliban vehicle in the provincial city of Jalalabad, the…

Taliban-run Kabul municipality to female workers: Stay home

Kabul: Female employees in the Kabul city government have been told to stay home, with work…