Afghanistan
The administration of Donald Trump imposed sanctions on the ICC, accusing it of persecuting Americans. The court said it would continue its work.
Donald Trump approved the execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad for the 2009 attack at Fort Hood. This could become the first U.S. military execution since 1961.
The Taliban have signed a military-technical cooperation agreement with Belarus with Russia's assistance. India may finance the purchases amid tensions with Pakistan.
The Ukrainian passport ranked 52nd among 186 countries, scoring 142 points for mobility. Visa-free access is available to 87 destinations.
Pakistani fighter jets struck suspected militant hideouts in eastern Afghanistan. Kabul reported at least three deaths.
The United States is preparing sanctions against the entire International Criminal Court. The decision could be made as early as this week.
In Kohat, a suicide attacker rammed a car into a police station, after which the attackers opened fire. 16 people were killed.
On September 11, 2001, 2,977 people were killed as a result of al-Qaeda attacks in the United States. The tragedy changed aviation, politics, and the fight against terrorism.
The losses of Russian troops killed and wounded have exceeded 1. 5 million, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported. These are Russia’s largest losses since World War II.
According to Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, official Minsk is deepening ties with authoritarian regimes against the backdrop of its isolation from the West. In particular, Belarus is preparing a visa-free regime with North Korea and has also received Afghan Taliban members.
Putin and Xi Jinping will attend the SCO summit in Bishkek together with the leaders of Iran, India and Pakistan.
CBC News instructed journalists not to refer to the events of September 11, 2001, as terrorist attacks without attributing the characterization to sources. The decision sparked criticism.
The Taliban’s new laws ban demonstrations and increase the period of detention without charges to 10 days. Human rights defenders condemned the regulations.
John Ratcliffe flew to Moscow on a C-17 capable of carrying 77. 5 tons. The aircraft could have delivered vehicles for the American delegation.
Critical child malnutrition has been recorded in 12 provinces of Afghanistan. Due to funding cuts, 142 medical centers have closed, and more than 13,000 children have lost treatment.
In the province of Nuristan in eastern Afghanistan, sudden floods have claimed the lives of at least 20 people. Another 80 people have been injured, and over 100 are considered missing.
The Taliban movement has introduced a ban on smartphones for civil servants in Afghanistan. For violations, devices will be destroyed, and owners will be punished according to Sharia law.
The EU is introducing mandatory biometric checks and accelerated deportation of migrants. Countries must either accept refugees or pay financial contributions.
The war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have caused food prices to rise. The UN warns of the risk of mass starvation due to a funding deficit.
Thirteen people were killed as a result of overnight Pakistani strikes on Afghanistan's eastern provinces. The Taliban accuses the neighboring country of attacking civilian homes.
In Herat province, security forces used weapons and whips to disperse a rally against the detention of women. Witnesses report injuries and a fatality.
The US is seeking countries to resettle thousands of Afghans, including Congo. At the same time, Washington has authorized the entry of tens of thousands of white South Africans.
The former leader of Iran will be buried over the course of three days in several cities. His successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, has not yet appeared before the public.
Putin failed to reach an agreement with China on the Power of Siberia-2 pipeline despite price reductions. The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine reports a drop in trade turnover and a lack of new investments.
The number of protection applications in Poland has fallen by 66%, a record for the EU. Meanwhile, 78% of decisions regarding Ukrainian applicants are currently negative.
This summer, it will be possible to fly from the Russian Federation to only 32 countries, which is three times fewer than during the Soviet era. The list includes Afghanistan, North Korea, Iran, and 29 other states.
Archewell is set to adapt Adam Jowett's book about British military battles against the Taliban. The screenplay for the project will be written by Oscar nominee Matt Charman.
Afghanistan plans to send workers to the Russian Federation due to a record labor shortage. The only obstacle to cooperation at this time remains the language barrier.
A suicide bomber detonated a vehicle near a security post in Pakistan's Bannu. Due to the attack and the subsequent building collapse, the number of police officers killed has risen to 14.
The Russian Federation is conducting propaganda events for May 9th in Bolivia and 20 other countries. The CCD calls this an attempt to impose a fabricated ideology on the Global South.