Two powerful explosions shook central Kabul Thursday evening, AFP journalists heard.
It seemed the couple came prepared as they laid out thin blankets and neck pillows on the floor for some good sleep.
A woman in her 60s died at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, after she reportedly suffered a medical emergency on the Haunted Mansion ride.
Ukraine has yet to convince Donald Trump to put sufficient pressure on Russia to force it to negotiate a peace deal, so it has deployed a new lobbying tactic: nominate the US president for the Nobel Peace Prize.
The Nobel Peace Prize winner is set to be announced on Friday, and US President Donald Trump has made it clear that he believes the award should be his.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised United States President Donald Trump, saying he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize.
Priscilla lost its hurricane status and was downgraded to a tropical storm as it churned up Mexico's western Pacific coast, while Tropical Storm Jerry strengthened in the Atlantic on its approach to the Leeward Islands.
US President Donald Trump said he would try to go to Egypt for the signing of a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas.
Nepalis lit candles outside the fire-damaged parliament, marking one month since anti-corruption protests toppled the government, with fresh vows to keep up pressure ahead of elections.
The Taliban plunged Afghanistan into a 48-hour internet blackout last week, and now access is restricted to several social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat.
China outlined new curbs on exports of rare earths and related technologies, extending controls over use of the elements critical for many high-tech and military products.
US President Donald Trump is expected in Jerusalem on Sunday, the office of Israel's president said, after the US leader announced Israel and Hamas had agreed to a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal.
US President Donald Trump spoke about the strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities earlier this year, noting that Iran was close to developing nuclear weapons and if that had happened then the Gaza peace deal would not have been possible.
China's largest toll station in Anhui Province saw a huge traffic jam as millions of travellers returned home on Monday, October 6, after concluding the 8-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday.
India is an economic superpower in the making, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday, adding the world's largest democracy is also on track to become its third largest by 2028.
Ferrari will begin its cautious shift to electric vehicles in 2026 with its first battery-powered four-seat coupe, but shares plummeted over a long-term profit outlook that fell short.
Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, warned that smartphones and other digital devices were playing a key role in an "epidemic of disconnection" that threatened the development of young children.
US President Donald Trump's bid to win the Nobel Peace Prize has drawn added attention to the annual guessing game over who its next laureate will be.
Britain said it had signed a 350 million pound ($468 million) contract to supply the Indian army with UKmanufactured lightweight missiles, as part of a deepening weapons
Americans blame both Republicans and Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown and are worried services could falter as a third of the federal workforce sits on unpaid leave, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.
Negotiations over Hamas's disarmament may emerge as a key obstacle to securing a permanent end to Israel's war on Gaza.
Western leaders now claim credit for 'peace', but Gaza’s survival belongs to its people alone.
March comes after 'Gen Z' anti-government protesters reject President Andry Rajoelina's attempts to defuse tensions.
Speaking in Mumbai, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed the first stage of US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace pl
Protesters in Madagascar have refused to speak with President Andry Rajoelina, instead demanding his resignation.
US President Donald Trump said Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu “should be very popular right now”.
French President Emmanuel Macron urged full support for the US plan to end the Gaza war.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals agreed to reopen Roberson's habeas petition but did not approve a new trial.
French appeals court increases Husamettin Dogan's sentence to 10 years for sexually abusing Pelicot.
US President Donald Trump says the Hamas-held captives in Gaza will be released “Monday or Tuesday".
In the absence of tech-related spending, the US would be close to, or in, recession this year, experts say.
India and China are resuming direct flights after five years of suspension and say they will strengthen trade ties.
After two years of war on Gaza, Israelis struggle to believe that the conflict may have finally ended.
A government spokesperson has laid out how Israel will implement the first phase of the peace plan for Gaza.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow supports US President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Gaza war.
Indian foreign ministry says the two sides agreed to set up a connectivity and innovation centre and a joint AI centre.
The UK is eyeing India's controversial digital ID system for inspiration. Critics say it is fraught with problems.
Thousands of students rallied in Pakistan’s Islamabad after a Gaza ceasefire deal was announced.
National Guard troops have already arrived in the Chicago area, as President Trump condemns the city as a 'hellhole'.
Hope battles with distrust as Palestinians in Gaza wait for Israel to implement the ceasefire. Here's what they said.
Turkiye’s President Erdogan says Ankara will join a task force to monitor the Gaza ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Pope Leo XIV says the world must not forget the journalists who are shedding light on ‘land bloodied by bombs’.
Putin told Azerbaijan's Aliyev that Russia will provide 'compensation' for the deadly crash caused by its air defences.
In the first phase of the ceasefire plan, Israel will remain in control of nearly 60 percent of the Gaza Strip.
US President Donald Trump blames Democrats for government shutdown, says he will cut 'very popular Democrat programs'.