POLITICS

Does China really have the upper hand in Afghanistan

An August 29 interview of China’s Special Envoy on Afghanistan Yue Xiaoyong offers a useful overview of China’s views and concerns…

From music to womens education in Afghanistan: What Taliban said so far

Taliban's acting higher education minister Abdul Baqi Haqqani on Sunday said women will be allowed high education but there will be no provision for…

UK-New Zealand trade pact expected in days affecting meat wine and jobs

The UK is on the brink of signing a trade agreement with New Zealand which is expected to mirror Britain’s controversial deal with Australia…

The real winner of the Afghanistan war

Pakistan, theoretically an American ally during the war, was the main sponsor of the Afghan Taliban and regards their victory as a mutual achievement. But…

Britain says its final civilian flights will soon leave Afghanistan

The UK will conclude its evacuation programme of civilians from Afghanistan on…

Biden Learns the Dangers of Governing by Deadline

In Afghanistan, experts are wondering: Was there any good reason to impose yet another Washington deadline

In a perfect PR world for President…

Times Up CEO Tina Tchen resigns amid backlash to groups aiding Andrew Cuomo

"I am especially aware that my position at the helm of TIME'S UP has become a painful and divisive focal point," Tchen wrote in her resignation statement.

Texas legislators spar over the word racism ahead of election bill vote

Debate over a  Read more