Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani in UAE, officials say
War in Afghanistan (2001-present) Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani has taken refuge in the United Arab Emirates, the Gulf nation…
Afghanistan crisis: Chaos as Europeans scramble to evacuate Kabul
Chaotic conditions have been reported outside Kabul airport as European governments rush to bring home their citizens as well as…
Haiti earthquake: Death toll reaches nearly 2,000
At least 1,941 people are known to have died in Haiti in Saturday’s powerful earthquake – a rise of more…
Covishield: WHO flags fake jabs in India, Africa
By Zoya Mateen BBC News, Delhi Coronavirus pandemic The World Health Organization (WHO) said it has identified counterfeit versions of…
Uncertain times ahead for Afghan women
By Alexandra Fouché BBC News Two days after the Taliban took control of the Afghan capital, Kabul, female presenters have…
Indian scientists discover ‘mermaid’ plant species
Indian scientists have discovered a new plant species in India’s Andamans archipelago. Biologists found a marine green algae during a…
Haiti earthquake: Tropical Storm Grace hampers rescue
Rescue work following the deadly earthquake which struck Haiti on Saturday has been hampered by heavy rains brought by Tropical…
Astronomers see galaxies in ultra-high definition
By Pallab Ghosh Science correspondent Astronomers have captured some of the most detailed images ever seen of galaxies in deep…
New Zealand enters nationwide lockdown over one Covid case
Coronavirus pandemic New Zealand has announced a snap lockdown after a man tested positive for Covid, the first case…
Lee Jae-yong: Samsung heir released from prison on parole
By Suranjana Tewari BBC News Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong has been released from a South Korean prison and is now…