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doha, qatar — A United Nations-led international conference ended Monday with consensus on the goals Taliban rulers must meet but little progress on how the world should coordinate engagement with the unrecognized government. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres convened special representatives to Afghanistan from 25 countries as well as the European Union, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization for a two-day conference in Qatar’s capital, Doha. The Taliban refused to attend... Читать дальше...

By Shailendra Updhayay

The Taliban have advertised their efforts towards infrastructure development over the last two years, since taking over power in August 2021. The Taliban Deputy Minister of Economy Abdul Latif Nazari stated in August 2023 that “overall 3575 development projects of $1.9 billion have been launched in the field of infrastructure, health, energy and transportation”.1 Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid stated that funding for these developmental projects in 2023... Читать дальше...

The Supreme Court could issue rulings related to Donald Trump's immunity claim in a federal case and his ballot eligibility case in Colorado as soon as this week. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more on how the high court may be approaching the two decisions.

1. Apple Vision Pro 2 isn't coming in the next 18 months, new report says - GSMArena.com news  GSMArena.com
2. Apple fans are starting to return their Vision Pros  The Verge
3. Apple Vision Pro review: Fascinating, flawed, and needs to fix 5 things  ZDNet
4. Virtual reality quite the trip with Apple Vision Pro headset  Fresno Bee
5. Why walking around in public with Vision Pro makes no sense  Ars Technica

Spring Training signals the start of the 2024 MLB season. Which Los Angeles Dodgers player has the best chance of claiming this season's NL MVP award?

Selena Quintanilla – dubbed the Queen of Tejano music – was killed by her business manager, Yolanda Saldívar, on 31 March 1995

There are two kinds of Republicans and one of those group is incredible afraid of Donald Trump, an elections expert said on MSNBC Monday night.

For the first time since 1996, the February holiday weekend's overall total failed to pass $100 million

A Pittsburg police investigation revealed the men who shot and killed 34-year-old Rafael Lopez were likely in search of 15-17 pounds of marijuana inside the home, and that a suspect was on the phone with one of Lopez's friends throughout the night.

A block of the Gombe State Ministry of Health’s medical stores was razed by an early morning fire on Monday, resulting into a loss of the medical equipment, consumables, drugs and injections. According to the Gombe Commissioner for Health, Dr Habu Dahiru, the fire started at about 2am. “The staff on duty quickly informed officials

Liverpool are reportedly plotting a move for Palmeiras' Luis Guilherme, with the Brazilian also catching the eye of Real Madrid and Manchester United over the past year.

The Edmonton Oilers scored three goals in a span of 2:03 in the third period to register a 6-3 win over the Arizona Coyotes Monday afternoon. It took the Oilers only 2:12 to take the lead. Leon Draisaitl launched a power play shot over the right shoulder of Matt Villalta, who was making his first...

By Ani Avetisyan 

(Eurasianet) -- On February 15, two days after he resigned his post, former Armenian Economy Minister Vahan Kerobyan was charged with abuse of office. The following day a court ordered him placed under house arrest.

Armenia's Investigative Committee said in a statement that ministry officials, including Kerobyan, disqualified a private entity from a procurement tender to ensure that it was won by another bidder that charged a much higher sum. They allegedly... Читать дальше...

Visitors approaching Levin from the north end are in for a visual treat as the Information Kiosk undergoes a stunning transformation. Renowned artist Joe McMenamin has breathed new life into the kiosk with a captivating mural, infusing it with his signature ...

A 35-year-old journalist identified as Ambrose Adishi is appealing for the sum of N19 million to enable him to undergo a kidney transplant. An appeal letter dated February 16, 2024, by Gifting Volunteer Network, made available to PUNCH Metro on Monday, said the 35-year-old required financial assistance following the failure of his kidneys. Adishi is

By Will Ferrell

George Orwell wrote, “The slovenliness of our language makes it easier for us to have foolish thoughts.” More colorfully and in a similar vein, it has been said that blurry words carry deplorable thinking the way mosquitoes carry malaria.

It behooves us all to pay attention when people use words deviously or manipulatively not to inform but to conceal.

How can people who are intolerant and authoritarian at every turn call themselves “liberal”? How... Читать дальше...

William is known to put family first, but he also takes his work seriously, and that includes red-carpet events like the BAFTAs.

Academics and other experts are set to launch the Regional Citizen’s Dialogue Programme for Preventing and Responding to Unconstitutional Changes of Government in West Africa. The RCDP, in a statement obtained Monday, noted the initiative, aimed at preventing the undemocratic change of government in the African sub-region, would be launched on February 27 and 28,

buenos aires, argentina — Poverty levels in Argentina skyrocketed to 57.4% in January, the highest rate in 20 years, according to a study by the Catholic University of Argentina released over the weekend. The study quickly unleashed a series of accusations between Argentina's former Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and the government of President Javier Milei, who came to power announcing a series of shock measures aimed at tackling the country's severe crisis. According to the report... Читать дальше...

The No. 3 Arkansas women’s golf team braved through tough playing conditions in the second round of the Moon Golf Invitational, moving one spot into fifth place.

Both Taipei and Beijing have said they will “enforce the law” in the waters between Kinmen island and China’s mainland after last week’s incident that resulted in the deaths of two Chinese men.

Ewan Huet made 38 saves for his first-career Western Hockey League shutout as the Regina Pats blanked the Calgary Hitmen 6-0 on Family Day Monday at the Brandt Centre. Leading 1-0 after the opening frame, the home side took control in the second period, scoring five times including a pair of goals from Tye Spencer. […]

Johnathan Logan said he will assess the financial viability of the project and try to identify various funding sources.