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Kabul: At least 19 people were killed in a blast that rocked Afghanistan's Jalalabad city on Sunday, media reports said. more
‘Agile’, multilateral response vital to combat terrorism – UN chief Guterres

New York: The complex and evolving nature of terrorism necessitates a response that is as agile and multifaceted as the threat itself, the United Nations Secretary-General said on Thursda ...

UN global counter-terrorism strategy review an ‘overarching vision for the future’: Assembly President

New York: While there is no “one-size-fits-all” solution to address the challenges posed by terrorism worldwide, international cooperation is key to counter the scourge, the P ...

Afghanistan: Suicide blast in Jalalabad city kills 18

Jalalabad: At least 18 people were killed in a suicide bombing in Jalalabad city of Afghanistan on Sunday, media reports said.

France: New terrorism laws may undercut human rights and freedoms, says UN expert

New York: While commending efforts by the French government to combat terrorism, a United Nations rights expert has raised concerns about the effect recent counter-terrorism laws are havi ...

Kabul: Security force thwart possible suicide attack

Kabul: Afghanistan security forces have thrawted a possible suicide attack in national capital Kabul, media reports said on Monday.

Global youth must be empowered to combat terrorism, UN forum declares

New York: Young people are prime targets of extremist recruiters but they can also play leadership roles in fighting terrorism and creating greater opportunities for all, said speakers at ...

Lake Chad Basin: Areas reclaimed from Boko Haram must be stabilized, Security Council told

New York: It is critical to shore up areas of Africa’s Lake Chad Basin freed from the grip of Boko Haram, the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General told the Security Council on Th ...

Afghanistan: Jalalabad blast kills four people

Kabul: A blast in Afghanistan's Jalalabad area on Monday left at least four supporters of  Hizb-I-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) killed, media reports said.

Afghanistan: Car bombing incident kills 2 border policemen in Nada Ali district

Kabul: A car bombing incident in Afghanistan's Nada Ali district killed at least two border policemen on Wednesday, media reports said.