Taliban claims to ‘fully capture’ Panjshir

Taliban claims to ‘fully capture’ Panjshir

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said on Monday that the group has “fully captured” Panjshir province, the last remaining region in Afghanistan. In a statement, Mujahid, who is also the Taliban’s acting minister of culture and information, said that their efforts for the establishment of nationwide security paid off and the province has been taken by […]

‘Covid jabs not recommended for 12-15 yr olds in UK’

‘Covid jabs not recommended for 12-15 yr olds in UK’

 The UK’s vaccine advisory body announced that coronavirus jabs were not recommended for healthy children aged between 12 and 15. The Joint Committee on Vaccine and Immunisation (JCVI) provided the assessment on Friday, saying the jabs should not be recommended to those in this age group on health grounds alone, but the body has advised […]

TECNO launches new brand slogan of ‘Stop At Nothing’ in India

TECNO launches new brand slogan of ‘Stop At Nothing’ in India

Global premium smartphone brand TECNO on Thursday launched a new brand slogan of “Stop At Nothing”, while launching a brand campaign hashtagged #StopAtNothing that pays tribute to those who continue to push forward against all odds. The new slogan represents TECNO’s recognition of human progress and people’s pursuit of purpose, potential and excellence. With a […]

Nepal forms team to study boundary dispute with China

Nepal forms team to study boundary dispute with China

In a surprise move, the Nepal government has formed a team to probe the boundary dispute with China. There were reports that China has encroached some lands in Humla district of Nepal which was earlier dismissed by the former KP Sharma Oli government.  Now the government formed the five-member team on Wednesday headed by the […]

Covid vax mounts antibodies in 90% people taking immunosuppressants

Covid vax mounts antibodies in 90% people taking immunosuppressants

Covid-19 vaccination elicited antibody responses in nearly nine out of 10 people with weakened immune systems, although their responses were only about one-third as strong as those mounted by healthy people, according to a study. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, US, analysed a group comprising 133 patients each taking at […]

Taliban cuts off telecom network to defiant Panjshir

Taliban cuts off telecom network to defiant Panjshir

Local residents in Panjshir province, the only region in Afghanistan that has not fallen to the Taliban, say that the insurgents have cut telecommunication networks. Panjshir residents say that the lack of phone and internet networks is causing serious challenges, TOLO News reported.  “They have cut off telecommunication services in Panjshir for the last two […]

Prices of hijab, turban jump in Afghanistan with Taliban’s return

Prices of hijab, turban jump in Afghanistan with Taliban’s return

Shopkeepers in Kabul say the prices and sales of turban and hijab have increased with the Taliban’s return to Afghanistan. Just a week ago, the Taliban were able to take control of Kabul after capturing other provinces of the country. The Taliban have so far said nothing about wearing turban and hijab, but some people […]

People missing after attempts to escape from Kabul airport

People missing after attempts to escape from Kabul airport

Afghan families do not know the whereabouts of their sons since earlier this week after they went to the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul in an attempt to leave the country following the Taliban takeover. They are not among those who have been either killed or seriously injured amid the chaos at the airport […]

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