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Published by Reuters By Maria Tsvetkova MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia increased pressure on the Taliban on Wednesday to create an inclusive government representing a broad spectrum of Afghan society, as it hosted their new administration at a major conference for the first time since they took power. Pakistan, China, Iran, India and former Soviet Central Asian […]

Published by Al-Araby Russia on Wednesday recognised Taliban efforts to try and stabilise the situation in Afghanistan but expressed concern that “terrorist” groups threatened the stability of the entire region. Russia is hosting the Taliban for talks as the Kremlin seeks to assert its influence on Central Asia and push for action against Islamic State […]

Published by Al-Araby When Greta Thunberg began to skip school to strike for climate action three years ago, no-one would have predicted the movement would grow the way that it did. With the likes of Kherann Yao, Alexandra Villasenor, and Satvhiga ‘Sona’ Sridhar leading conversations around climate action in each corner of the world, the […]

Published by Al-Araby Many of the works of art by the eight finalists of the Jameel Prize for design inspired by Islamic tradition either make a political statement or pay tribute to a loved one who has made an impact on the designers’ lives. Their unique creations are brought together in a fascinating exhibition Jameel […]

Published by The Bangkok Post Afghanistan is a rugged country of great beauty straddling Asia and Europe, and it has been the scene of warfare and contestation for decades. The Taliban, a group connected to extreme violence, especially in the late 1990s, emerged as the power in control of Afghanistan recently, due to the void […]