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The Taliban bans music at Kabul weddings halls because it is considered against the teachings of Islam.

Drivers face prolonged commutes after a section of one of the largest East Coast transportation routes buckled and fell.

Commission will investigate whether Pita was unfit to register as a candidate due to his ownership of media firm shares.

A trade passed on from generation to generation is now struggling to survive because of conflict and fluctuating income.

Plaintiffs argue Montana's fossil fuel-reliant energy system violates their right to a clean and healthy environment.

Trump's US federal court appearance in documents case likely echoing New York indictment, with possible key differences.

The Italian leader offended several world leaders, including Obama and Merkel, and often insulted marginalised groups.

Agreement would compensate victims who say JPMorgan ignored warnings about Epstein's abuse and kept him as a client.

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party organises a protest in London to show force ahead of Pakistan's October vote.

The EU hopes to stem the number of refugees departing for Europe from the country's coast during an economic crisis.

Much more needs to be done for the estimated one in six children worldwide who have to navigate war, Red Cross says.

Italian politicians, world leaders and sports figures remember the flamboyant figure, who has died at 86.

CODECO fighters blamed for the attack on camp housing internally displaced persons in Ituri province.

Media groups that publish secret government data worry their ability to cite public interest as a defence could be lost.

US officials say decision is motivated by concerns that China is filling gap left by US in UNESCO policymaking.

Godwin Emefiele arrested by state secret police at the weekend after his suspension by Nigeria's president.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif calls arrival of the Russian crude a 'transformative day' for the crisis-ridden country.

Tourism is a pillar of Saudi Vision 2030, and China ranks very high globally as a source of tourists.

The move comes as the Kremlin attempts to control private armies fighting on its behalf in Ukraine.

With an open source approach, AI can help us build a more inclusive, innovative, and democratic society.

Riyadh leads the Arab region in boosting trade ties with Beijing as it looks to diversify its economy away from oil.

Four children survive 40 days in the Amazon jungle on their own after their mother dies of her injuries.

Officials said the species most impacted by this fish kill was the Gulf menhaden.

Iraq passes its largest budget till date aimed at creating public sector jobs and build war-damaged infrastructure.

A 'homicide by neglect' trial opens in Lausanne over the 2018 death of Mike Ben Peter during his arrest.

Recycled plastic is transformed into floor rugs and other items in the impoverished rebel-held Syria.

The tycoon, four-time Italian prime minister, and master of controversy was rarely out of the headlines.

The chain of events that led to the poisoning of Iraq’s skies by international oil companies started over a century ago.

The billionaire businessman transformed Italy's political landscape, often while fending off legal and sex scandals.

Meitei Pangals, as the community is known in Manipur, have been caught in the ethnic crossfire for more than a month.

The subsidy removal has angered labour unions but they have suspended an indefinite strike after talks with government.

Biased social norms and COVID-19, when many women lost their income, have stalled progress on inequality, UN says.

Think tank says China had 17 percent more nuclear warheads in January 2023 compared with the year before.

Iran has said standing up to Western imperialism is a main message of the president's tour.

As researchers continue to examine the causes of ageing, some seek ways to stop it altogether.

Multibillionaire funder of democratic and liberal causes says 37-year-old has 'earned' job at helm of $25b empire.

From June 12 to June 14, thousands of Reddit communities are going offline to protest planned API pricing changes.

At least 12,800 people have been evacuated from the area around the mountain as volcanic activity intensifies.

Chartered bus was thought to be carrying guests from a wedding reception at a wine estate back to their accommodation.

Veneration of veterans gained momentum in the John Howard era and the revelations from Afghanistan have shocked many.

As the war enters its 474th day, these are the main developments.

'First results' of counterattack praised as Ukraine troops claim to take back villages in the eastern Donetsk region.

Former president is the first US leader to face federal charges.

Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu gave the directive saying all 'volunteer detachments' must now sign military contracts.

Egyptian authorities say an electrical short circuit sparked a blaze on a scuba diving boat near Marsa Alam.

Djokovic dispatches Casper Ruud in straight sets to break record for most major singles trophies in men's tennis.

Sturgeon was arrested in connection with a police investigation into the Scottish National Party's funding.

The EU is considering a major financial package for the cash-strapped nation amid a growing refugee and migrant crisis.

Condemnation comes after UN Security Council report said there were rifts within the Taliban's ranks.