Afghanistan, July 8 -- The United States revoked a license allowing certain Iran-related oil transactions, tightening sanctions as reported attacks near the Strait of Hormuz heightened tensions. The ... Read More
Afghanistan, July 8 -- Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw on Tuesday, reaching its first World Cup quarter-final since 1954 and setting up a meeting with Argentina. ... Read More
Afghanistan, July 8 -- Defending champions Argentina produced a stunning second-half comeback to defeat Egypt 3-2 in the Round of 16 on Tuesday, overturning a two-goal deficit to book a place in the W... Read More
Afghanistan, July 8 -- The U.S. military said on Tuesday it carried out strikes on more than 80 targets across Iran, saying the operation was launched in response to reported Iranian attacks on commer... Read More
Afghanistan, July 8 -- Pakistan has linked the return of a convicted Rochdale child sex offender to Britain's extradition of several UK-based Pakistani critics. Pakistan has linked the possible retur... Read More
Afghanistan, July 8 -- Pakistan launched a search-and-rescue operation after a Boeing 737 cargo plane carrying five crew members lost contact near Karachi following a reported navigation problem. Pak... Read More
Afghanistan, July 8 -- A Scottish court has convicted a former interpreter for British forces in Afghanistan of raping a 19-year-old woman in Edinburgh after a jury unanimously found him guilty, court... Read More
Afghanistan, July 8 -- Bahrain and Kuwait activated air raid and missile alerts on Wednesday after Iran claimed it had launched attacks on U.S. military facilities in both Gulf states. Bahrain and Ku... Read More
Afghanistan, July 8 -- Iran's armed forces vowed a "decisive and crushing" response to U.S. strikes, saying Tehran would reject any foreign interference in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Khatam al-Anbi... Read More
Afghanistan, July 7 -- At least 25 people were killed and nearly 100 others injured after two days of violent clashes between inmates at a prison in Sri Lanka, authorities said on Monday, prompting a ... Read More