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G7 seeks cooperation on evacuation, refugees amid chaos in Kabul

The Group of Seven (G7) on Thursday sought to secure close cooperation in personnel evacuation and the resettlement of refugees as chaos continues at the Kabul airport amid the hasty withdrawal of th

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Afghan women rush to Iran border

Afghan women and children were seen at the Iran-Afghanistan border trying to enter the Islamic republic following the Taliban takeover of their country. Tens of thousan

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CMG reporters on the scene at Taliban's 1st press conference in Kabul

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid during the first press conference held in Kabul, August 17, 2021. /CMG Reporters from China Media Group (CMG) had a close look at Taliban spokesperson Z

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After taking control of Afghanistan, what lies ahead for Taliban?

Afghans celebrate the 102th Independence Day of Afghanistan with the national flag, Kabul, Afghanistan, August 19, 2021. /CFP Afghanistan is celebrating the 102nd anniversary of its independen

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Reporter's Diary: Kabul after Taliban's return

A view of Kabul city, the capital of Afghanistan, August 18, 2021. /CGTN Editor's Note: The following is a reporter's account of the situation in Kabul shortly after the Taliban confirmed that

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Venus Williams handed wild card to compete in U.S. Open, Thiem out

American tennis player Venus Williams plays a forehand during the Wimbledon Championships in London, England, June 30, 2021. /CFP Former champion Venus Williams will be back at the U.S. Open a

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Climate crisis is humanitarian emergency for women and girls in particular

As we mark World Humanitarian Day, we need to take urgent action to engage in climate adaptation, build climate resilience and prepare all the better for the escalating

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Climate crisis is humanitarian emergency for women and girls in particular

As we mark World Humanitarian Day, we need to take urgent action to engage in climate adaptation, build climate resilience and prepare all the better for the escalating

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Aspirin trialled as part of potential treatment for type of aggressive breast cancer

The trial, funded by the Breast Cancer Now Catalyst Programme, is the first clinical study to examine whether aspirin can make tumours more sensitive to immunotherapy in patients with incurable secondary triple negative breast cancer.

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Update: Taliban says to form inclusive gov't in Afghanistan

Afghan Taliban fighters stand on a military vehicle in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, Aug. 16, 2021. (Str/Xinhua) The Taliban did not want to have any internal or external enemies, and intende

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President el-Sisi awards Egypt's Olympic medalists

Egypt’s Feryal Ashraf Abdelaziz, poses with her gold medal after winning the women's +61 kg karate competition at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. /CFP Image Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Si

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Taliban hold 1st press conference in Kabul

The Taliban held their first press conference in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Tuesday.There will be no fighting in Afghanistan from now on, no elements that create unrest, and the Taliban do not consider a

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GSK and R/GA Ventures are launching a health studio for startups

GSK Next, the innovation arm of GlaxoSmithKlein, is launching a new mentorship and business development program. Called the Re/Wire Health Studio, the program will eventually select six startups who w

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Tinder to tackle catfishing with ID verification

The introduction of the ID verification service follows Sky News revealing more than £63m was stolen by online romance scammers last year.

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World must unite to combat global terrorist threat in Afghanistan: UN

FILE PIC: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. /AFP United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on the world to work together to "suppress the global terrorist t

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Swiftarc Ventures launches beauty fund aimed at women-led startups

Swiftarc Ventures announced its $10 million Swiftarc Beauty Fund to support female founders leading the next wave of beauty and wellness brands.Swiftarc started in 2019 and this is its fourth fund, Si

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Canada to accept more than 20,000 Afghan refugees

Internally displaced Afghan families, who fled from the northern province due to battle between Taliban and Afghan security forces, sit next to temporary tents in the courtyard of the Wazir Akbar