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Taliban says women in Afghanistan won't be allowed to play sport, including cricket
" In cricket, they might face a situation where their face and body will not be covered. Islam does not allow women to be seen like this. It is the media era, and there will be photos and videos, and then people watch it. Islam and the Islamic Emirate do not allow women to play cricket or play the kind of sports where they get exposed," said Ahmadullah Wasiq.
Paris attacks 2015: France to begin 'historic' trial
The trial is being described as the biggest in France's modern history, as the shooting and bombing assault by Islamist State (IS) group extremists was the 'worst' post-World War 2 atrocity in the country. The only surviving attacker, Salah Abdeslam, will appear in court with 13 other defendants at a purpose-built facility in Paris, reported the BBC.
Afghan resistance urges int'l community not to recognise 'caretaker' govt
The interim cabinet announced on Tuesday has drawn criticism from the US, as it consists entirely of Taliban leaders or their associates and does not include any woman member. The US expressed concern at figures linked to attacks on US forces, reported the BBC. The interim cabinet is led by Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, who is on a UN blacklist.
'Re-use of US military asset in Af may lead to proliferation of arms'
According to the latest intelligence input, a team of top aviation engineers of the Pakistan Air Force arrived in Kabul to assess the aircraft and choppers left behind by the American forces at Bagram airbase and Kabul airport. They also said that the Pak team has been preparing an inventory of spares needed to operationalize these grounded air assets or they can also use important components of these aircraft.
China, Russia, Iran, and Pakistan have real problem with Taliban, they are figuring out what to do: Joe Biden
Biden’s statement came hours after the Taliban announced the formation of a new political cabinet, consisting of 33 members. Speaking to media persons at the White House, the US President said that it will be interesting to see what happens. He emphasized China’s problem and said that they will try to work out some of that with the Taliban.
Some states are trying to 'monopolise' international order: Russian envoy
Anna Evstigneeva, deputy permanent representative of Russia to the UN, said that the attempts to present the ideology elaborated by separate groups of countries as a 'guiding light' for the entire humanity is even more regretful. She also added that "all those who disagree will be confronted with sanctions or even use of force."
Hong Kong police arrest 4 members of 'Anti-China' group
The police said they did not comply with the implementation rules for Article 43 of the national security law in Hong Kong to provide information. The police operations are still ongoing and more people could be arrested. Local media reported that the people under arrest were from an anti-China group named the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China.
Australia identified as 'transmission hotspot' for deadly avian malaria
The research unveiled by Australia's University of Queensland (UQ) on Wednesday, was published in the journal of Global Ecology and Biogeography, Xinhua news agency reported. The research compiled and analyzed what is likely the largest data of wild bird infections with avian malaria parasites to date, with more than 53,000 wild birds examined.
Afghanistan: US concerned over track records of 'some' in 'caretaker' govt
In a statement, the US state department has said: "We note the announced list of names consists exclusively of individuals who are members of the Taliban or their close associates and no women." The interim cabinet is led by Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, who is on a UN blacklist. Another figure, Sirajuddin Haqqani, is wanted by the FBI, the BBC reported. The statement added that the US would "judge the Taliban by its actions, not words."
Taliban attack father of former police officer in Kabul
The man, who is living in Kabul police district 17, said the Taliban fired on his house and then began to beat him, Tolo News reported. However, he said that his son surrendered his government weapon and vehicle, but the Taliban attacked their house. Abdul Ahad said: "They told me 'your son was police, he had weapons. Give us the weapons and the car.' They beat me and imprisoned me at the police station."
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