Copyright violations, plagiarism affect Bangladesh’s higher education quality
DHAKA, Bangladesh
Violations of copyright law and plagiarism in research works in higher education have had a serious impact on the quality of education in Bangladesh, putting the country’s universities...
Death toll from Malaysia's floods rises to 47
ANKARA
At least 47 people lost their lives in the massive floods in Malaysia as of Sunday, according to local media.
Many regions in the country were flooded due to heavy...
Twin bombings in Afghan capital kill at least 10
KABUL
At least 10 people were killed and 20 others wounded as two explosions hit Afghanistan's biggest military hospital in Kabul on Tuesday, witnesses and officials said.
The Sardar Mohammad Dawood...
Taliban announce ‘interim government’ in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan
Just weeks after capturing the capital Kabul, the Taliban on Tuesday announced an “interim government” in Afghanistan to be led by Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund.
Zabiullah Mujahid announced the...
4 Americans departed Afghanistan safely after pullout: report
TRENTON, Canada
Four Americans have been taken out of Afghanistan safely by an overland route, a senior state department official said Monday.
"Our Embassy greeted the Americans as they crossed the...
NATO says over 500 Afghans who worked for alliance evacuated
BRUSSELS
NATO announced on Monday that it evacuated over 500 Afghan former employees and their families from the Taliban-controlled country.
“More than 500 Afghans who have worked with NATO and their...
'Special place for Merkel': Taliban invite German leader to Afghanistan
BERLIN
The Taliban want Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel to visit Afghanistan, saying there is a ‘special place’ for her in the country.
In an interview published by German newspaper Bild on...
Taliban claim complete control of Afghanistan after Panjshir fall
ANKARA
The Taliban on Monday claimed complete control of Afghanistan after saying they took over Panjshir Valley, the only province the group had not seized during its sweep last month.
“Panjshir,...
New Zealand police kill man after he stabs 6 in supermarket
ANKARA
New Zealand police shot and killed a man on Friday after he stabbed and wounded at least six people in a shopping mall in the city of Auckland,...
Taliban march on Panjshir as talks fail
ISLAMABAD (AA) – With negotiations stalled, the Taliban have marched on Afghanistan's last remaining province out of their control, Panjshir, the group confirmed on Wednesday.
In a new audio message,...