A Taliban fires at a UN compound in Kabul and is later found dead
The U.N. mission in Afghanistan says a Taliban fighter opened fire at the U.N. compound in Kabul, slightly injuring a ...
How Alexander the Great redrew the map of the world
He conquered land across three continents, ruled over states from Egypt to modern-day India, and never lost a battle – before ...
Funding cuts to Afghanistan are the biggest threat to helping women, aid agency chief warns
Funding cuts to Afghanistan are the biggest threat to helping the country’s women, the chief of a top aid agency warned ...
The ancient discovery that put a Silk Road city back on the map
After unearthing a rare collection of highly prized Silk Road artefacts, a family in the Himalayas has opened a museum ...
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Emeralds for Sale: The Taliban Look Below Ground to Revive the Economy
Map locates Bazarak in the Panjshir Province of Afghanistan, and Kabul, Afghanistan’s capital. Since seizing power in August 2021, the Taliban say they have signed deals with scores of investors ...
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Don’t Repeat in Syria the Mistakes of Afghanistan
After the Taliban seized Kabul, Afghanistan staggered under the weight of sanctions and other kinds of economic and diplomatic isolation. Other governments failed to act with sufficient speed and ...
USAID Map Shows Countries Where It Spends Most Money
The map below, using USAID data released by U.S. Office of Foreign Assistance, shows the countries where USAID spent most ...
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This world has witnessed many kings sitting on the most powerful thrones, but one king surpassed them all with his remarkable ...
Afghanistan's ruling Taliban vow to stay united despite "enemy" bids to cause rifts
Afghanistan's Taliban rulers will stay united despite enemies' efforts to create divisions among the movement's leaders and ...
The Taliban take over Afghanistan’s only luxury hotel, more than a decade after attacking it
The Taliban are taking over the operations of Afghanistan's only luxury hotel, more than a decade after launching a deadly ...