The Taliban called for President Ashraf Ghani's removal and stated that there would not be peace until there's a new negotiated government. But the US has called upon the Taliban to engage in talks to determine a political roadmap for Afghanistan.

Afghanistan: US calls on Taliban to negotiate

The Pulitzer Prize-winning Indian photojournalist, Danish Siddiqui was killed in a Taliban strike when he was on a reporting trip along with Afghan security personnel.

Kandahar: India condemns killing of journalist Danish Siddiqui at UNSC

The Taliban has said it sees China as a 'friend' of Afghanistan. According to a media report, the Taliban also assured Beijing that it would guarantee security for Chinese investments in the country.

Taliban calls China a 'friend' of Afghanistan

In a moving ceremony, India's external affairs minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Friday handed over the holy relic of St. Queen Ketevan to the Government of Georgia.

Indian FM begins Georgia visit: India hands holy relic to Georgia

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said on Friday that its forces have captured a key border crossing with Turkmenistan. "The important Torghundi border port has been fully captured," Zabihullah said even as the Afghan government added that its forces are trying to recapture the area.

The American Exit: Taliban Claims five key border posts

The US is considering visas for vulnerable Afghan women including politicians, journalists, and activists, who are likely to be on the Taliban's hit list. But what will happen to those women who cannot leave Afganistan? What's next for Afghan Women? Watch on WION Wideangle.

WION WIDEANGLE: AFGHAN WOMEN: WHAT'S NEXT?

The pandemic pushed one section of the society to the front line. They put their masks on, donned their PPE kits & faced the virus head-on. WION brings you voices of four 'Healthcare Heroes'. Four countries. Four stories. One virus.

Voices: Healthcare Heroes

A ransomware attack had left thousands of businesses exposed in the US yesterday and the US President Joe Biden has now launched an investigation into this massive hit.

Ransomware Attack: US President Joe Biden orders probe

Israeli fighter jets struck a Hamas weapons manufacturing site in Gaza in response to incendiary balloons launched over the frontier into Israel by the militant group Hamas.

Israel forces hit Hamas weapons depot

Around 30,000 people turned out for the annual Pride march in Paris Saturday, police said, starting for the first time in one of the capital's working-class suburbs.

World celebrates LGBT pride month, marches held in several cities

Britain's health minister Matt Hancock resigned after he was caught breaking COVID19 rules by kissing and embracing an aide in his office, enraging colleagues and the public.

UK health secretary Matt Hancock quits after kissing row

The coronavirus pandemic sparked one of the deadliest phases in US employment history, but now as America marches towards normalcy things have started looking better.

Road To Recovery: US employers increase hiring

The United States will donate 750,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to Taiwan as part of the country's plan to share shots globally, US Senator Tammy Duckworth said on Sunday, offering a much-needed boost to the island's fight against the pandemic.

US delegation in Taiwan: Taiwan's foreign minister hails US support

Candidates in Iran's presidential election trade strong barbs in a debate, accusing each other of treason or of lacking the education to run an economy devastated by three years of US sanctions.

Iran holds first presidential debate

US delegation in Taiwan: Taiwan's Foreign Minister hails US support

The clashes were triggered by protests by Palestinian youth against gathering curbs during the holy month of Ramzan.

Jerusalem turns into a 'War Zone'

At least three people have been killed and two others injured in a shooting in Wisconsin's Kenosha County, US.

US has seen 45 mass shootings in 30 days

Germany hosted a memorial on Sunday to pay tribute to nearly 80,000 people the country lost to coronavirus. German President, Chancellor and relatives of the ones who died attended the memorial.

Germany mourns the death of COVID victims

Hundreds of people demonstrated in Australia's major cities to protest the deaths of indigenous people in custody. More than 470 aboriginal people have died in custody in three decades.

Australia: Protest against death of indigenous people in custody

A month after 33-year old Sarah Everard was kidnapped and murdered, women's rights held a protest in London against the lack of any official action taken for women's safety.

"I am not an object": Women in London march for safety

Salvage teams are removing the mangled train carriages after the Taiwan train disaster that killed at least 50 people. The crash was Taiwan’s worst rail accident in seven decades.

Taiwan Train Tragedy: Salvage teams tow derailed train

From socially distanced gathering to virtual masses, the Easter celebrations have been hampered for the second year amid lockdowns and COVID-19 related restrictions.

COVID-19: Muted Easter celebrations globally

Russia is "aggravating" Donbass situation, Ukraine recently claimed. A NATO official has also accused Russia of undermining peace efforts. Meanwhile, the US has promised support to Ukraine.

NATO and Russia clash over troop build up

A Russian court has fined Twitter $116,800 for failure to delete content. Last month, Moscow had slowed down the speed of Twitter.

Russian court fines Twitter $116,800 for failure to delete content

The British government has added 4 countries to the list - Pakistan, Bangladesh, Kenya, and the Philippines as fears of new variants continue to increase.

UK expands its travel ban list as Covid-19 cases rise

Brazil witnessed over 60,000 deaths in March due to COVID-19 and health services in the country have been pushed to the brink. The country has suffered the world's second highest death toll. Now, night funerals are being held.

COVID-19: Night funerals held in Brazil

A US Capitol police officer succumbed to his injuries, while a second remained injured after a vehicle rammed through security and crashed into a barrier at the Washington complex.

Man rams car into capitol police - One officer killed, another injured

Anti-Erdogan protests by women, students and LGBT community rock Turkey's Istanbul.

Turkey: Anti-Erdogan protests rock Istanbul

Demonstrators gather at a suburb in Atlanta condemning recent mass shootings in spas. As many as eight Asian Americans were killed in the incident.

'Stop Asian Hate': Atlanta shooting sparks protests