Four people have been killed and 30 others wounded after two explosions targetted the New Year celebrations in the Afghan city of Lashkar Gah on Saturday.
The blasts, which appeared to have been caused by explosives planted at a stadium where nearly 1,000 people were celebrating Farmers Day, has been claimed by the Taliban.
It's one of several attacks that have marred traditional new year celebrations in the country.
Trump adds seven countries to full travel ban list
President Donald Trump has expanded a list of countries subject to a full travel ban on Tuesday, prohibiting citizens from an additional seven countries, including passports from Syria and Palestine, from entering the United States.
Alleged Bondi gunman charged with 15 murders as funerals of victims begin
A man who allegedly opened fire on Sydney's famed Bondi Beach has been charged with 59 offences, including murder and terrorism, police said on Wednesday.
Myanmar junta says Suu Kyi 'in good health' after son raises alarm
Myanmar’s junta has said that detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi is "in good health," a day after her son told Reuters he has received little information about the 80-year-old’s condition and fears she could die without him knowing.
Family of alleged Bondi gunman unaware of 'radical mindset', say Indian police
The alleged gunman shot dead by police during Sunday's attack on Australia's Bondi beach was originally from the southern Indian city of Hyderabad and his family did not know about his 'radical mindset', Indian police said on Tuesday.
Starting the 2026–2027 academic year, the cut-off age for admissions to Kindergarten and Grade 1 will shift to December 31, from the previous date of August 31.
Motorists have been advised to exercise caution on the road after UAE weather bureau issued a yellow dust alert and warned of visibility dropping to less than 2,000 metres in some parts.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has advised motorists of new traffic diversions in Ras Al Khor as construction works continue for the Metro Blue Line project.
