Afghanistan

By calling for an inclusive government in Afghanistan, countries want people of their choice in the government, Suhail Shaheen, head of political office of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) in Qatar, said this week.

&It appears from the tone of certain countries& call that if people close to them are included in the government,...

The first load of freight from China to Afghanistan on a new road and rail route transiting Central Asia arrived in Hairatan, in northern Afghanistan, on Thursday.

Twelve containers, carrying mostly vehicle parts, took only 11 days to reach Afghanistan.

The new multimodal route starts in China&s northwestern Xinjiang province then passes...

An explosion went off near Wazir Akbar Khan Mosque in central Kabul on Friday, killing seven people and wounding 41 others, police said.

The blast happened as worshipers were leaving the mosque following the Friday prayers, said Khalid Zadran, a spokesman for Kabul police.

He said that the explosion was triggered by explosives placed in a vehicle.

Vid...

Hong Kong&s leader announced the city would no longer require incoming travelers to quarantine in designated hotels as it seeks to remain competitive and open up globally after nearly two years.

Incoming travelers will also no longer need a negative PCR test within 48 hours before boarding a plane to Hong Kong, the city&s chief...