03 March 2026
Kart-e-Char, Kabul, Afghanistan

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Trump tells Iranians to keep protesting, says ‘help’ on its way

BusinessJanuary 13, 2026

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Iranians should continue nationwide protests and take over the country’s institutions. “Iranian Patriots, KEEP PROTESTING - TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS!!!” Tr...

Qatar warns any US-Iran escalation would be ‘catastrophic’ for region

NewsJanuary 13, 2026

A military escalation between the United States and Iran would have grave consequences for the region, Qatar said on Tuesday after Washington threatened strikes in response to a government crackdown o...

In meeting with ICC, Bangladesh reiterates its refusal to travel to India for T20 World Cup

NewsJanuary 13, 2026

Bangladesh’s cricket board said on Tuesday it had repeated its refusal to travel to India for next month’s T20 World Cup during talks with the International Cricket Council (ICC) governing body. Bangl...

Not playing in India for T20 World Cup, Bangladesh tells ICC

NewsJanuary 13, 2026

Bangladesh’s cricket board said on Tuesday it had repeated its refusal to travel to India for next month’s T20 World Cup during talks with the International Cricket Council (ICC) governing body. Bangl...

Bangladesh tells ICC not playing in India for World Cup

NewsJanuary 13, 2026

Bangladesh’s cricket board said on Tuesday it had repeated its refusal to travel to India for next month’s T20 World Cup during talks with the International Cricket Council (ICC) governing body. With ...

Afghan Taliban appoint first envoy to New Delhi

NewsJanuary 13, 2026

Afghanistan’s Taliban government has appointed its first senior official in India since the group returned to power in 2021, charged with leading their embassy in Delhi. India has not officially recog...

Afghan Taliban envoy posted to Indian capital

NewsJanuary 13, 2026

Afghanistan’s Taliban government has appointed its first senior official in India since the group returned to power in 2021, charged with leading their embassy in Delhi. India has not officially recog...

Trump announces tariffs on Iran trade partners as protest toll rises

BusinessJanuary 13, 2026

US President Donald Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on any country doing business with Iran, ramping up pressure as a crackdown on protests continues. Trump, who has repeatedly threatened Iran wit...

Maduro's fall raises Venezuelans' hopes for economic bounty

CryptoJanuary 13, 2026

Caracas: After the US raid that deposed Nicolas Maduro as Venezuela's leader, citizens hope the ensuing talks on selling its oil to the United States may improve their dire economic fortunes.US force…...

Apple chooses Google’s Gemini AI to power Siri assistant

TechnologyJanuary 12, 2026

Tech giants Apple and Google on Monday announced a multi-year partnership that will see Apple’s next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) features, including its Siri assistant, be powered by Googl...