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Former Afghan President Karzai to attend talks with Taliban in Doha

01:46 08:00 Fighting between the Taliban and Afghan government forces escalated after U.S.-led foreign forces began the final stage of their withdrawal from the country i

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Iran: U.S. 'failure' in Afghanistan a chance for durable peace

FILE PIC: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said on Monday the United States' "military failure" in Afghanistan offered an opportunity to establish lasting peace in the country. /Xinhua Iranian

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How "Guns down Friday" activist shows love to D.C. community

01:45 Washington D.C. has seen a spike in shooting deaths during the pandemic.See how every Friday, this activist takes to street for “Guns Down Friday,” to let kids be kids and honor t

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Israel set to approve new West Bank settlements

The Israeli government is set to approve new construction in the West Bank, for both Jewish settlers and Palestinians. Building in the area had been on hold for nearly a year.The permits will be t

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Mainland opposes U.S.-Taiwan deal with sovereignty implications

A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Friday reiterated opposition to any deal or activity between the United States and China's Taiwan region with implications of soverei

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Apple drops its lawsuit against maker of iPhone emulation software

Apple has settled its 2019 lawsuit with Corellium, a company that builds virtual iOS devices used by security researchers to find bugs in iPhones and other iOS devices, the Washington Post has reporte

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Apple drops lawsuit against virtual iPhone company

Apple had previously attempted to acquire Corellium in 2018, but was rebuffed by the company, at which point it launched the lawsuit.

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Bill Gates plays down relevance of COVID-19 origin investigation

Bill Gates at an IMF/World Bank spring meeting in Washington, DC., April 21, 2018. /CFP Microsoft founder Bill Gates said the controversial coronavirus origin investigation is not directly tie

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Highlights of Tokyo 2020 on Aug. 8: Final day of Olympic competition

Athletes of China perform in the women's group all-around rhythmic gymnastics final at the Tokyo Olympics at the Ariake Gymnastics Center in Tokyo, Japan, August 8, 2021. /CFP Athletes

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China's new ambassador to the U.S. calls for anti-pandemic cooperation

China's new Ambassador to the United States Qin Gang speaks to Chinese and U.S. media upon arrival in the United States, July 28, 2021. /Xinhua New Chinese Ambassador to the United States Qin

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U.S. urges new Iranian government to resume nuke talks

Iran's newly elected President Ebrahim Raisi speaks during his swearing-in ceremony at the Iranian parliament in Tehran, August 5, 2021. /CFP The United States on Thursday urged the new Irania

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Biden signs law honoring officers who fought U.S. Capitol attackers

U.S. President Joe Biden honored police officers who had defended the Capitol against insurrectionists on January 6 by signing legislation on Thursday that awarded them Congressional Gold Medals and

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NYC Mayor de Blasio says no to a mask mandate for vaccinated people

FILE PIC: New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio waits in line to vote at an early voting site in Brooklyn of New York, the United States, Oct. 27, 2020. /Xinhua New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio

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Russia says U.S. asked 24 of its diplomats to leave by Sept. 3

Russia's ambassador to the United States said Washington had asked 24 Russian diplomats to leave the country by Sept. 3 after their visas expired. /Xinhua Russia's ambassador to the United Sta

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Iran warns of 'prompt, strong' response after oil tanker incident

The Mercer Street, an oil tanker managed by Israeli-owned Zodiac Maritime, is seen in Cape Town, South Africa, January 2, 2016. /Reuters Iran's Foreign Ministry dismissed on Monday British and

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Iran warns of 'prompt, strong' response after oil tanker incident

Iran's Foreign Ministry dismissed on Monday British and U.S. allegations regarding a reported drone attack on an Israeli-managed oil tanker in the north of the Arabian

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First lady leaves Walter Reed after foot procedure

First lady Jill Biden left Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Thursday evening after undergoing a procedure on her foot to remove an object she stepped on