A former television journalist who took on the role of cultural advisor to the Afghan parliament has been shot dead in Kabul.
Mina Mangal was attacked by two unidentified men on a motorbike close to her home in eastern Kabul on Saturday.
There was no immediate word on the motive for the attack, but an investigation is currently underway.
Hunt for missing flight MH370 to resume this month, Malaysia says
The search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 will resume on December 30, Malaysia's transport ministry said on Wednesday, more than a decade after the Beijing-bound flight disappeared in one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries.
India ready to change state-run security app order after outcry
India is willing to amend an order requiring smartphone makers to pre-install a state-run cybersecurity app, the telecoms minister said on Wednesday, signalling a softening government stance following a backlash over surveillance fears.
US pauses all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries
The Trump administration has said it paused all immigration applications on Tuesday, including green card and US citizenship processing, filed by immigrants from 19 non-European countries, citing concerns over national security and public safety.
Israel's Netanyahu says Syria deal possible, expects buffer zone
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday a deal with Syria is possible and he expects Syrian authorities to establish a demilitarised buffer zone from Damascus to Mount Hermon and other areas.
Hamas says it will hand over one of two last hostage bodies in Gaza
Palestinian group Hamas said it was handing over the remains of one of the two last hostage bodies still in Gaza on Tuesday, and Israel said it was preparing to receive "findings".
