The eerie, psychological drama about a repressed 1920s cattle rancher in Montana earned 12 nods ahead of next month's Oscars gala, including best director. "The Power of the Dog" was also nominated for best picture.

When the Taliban first ruled Afghanistan between 1996 and 2001, they became notorious for human rights abuses, with women mostly confined to their homes. Now back in government and despite promising softer rule, they are cracking down on women's freedoms once again.

Damullah Mohibullah Mowaffaq rose to prominence as a fighter, but now his schedule is packed with the daily tasks of local government -- unblocking sewers, planning roads, and smoothing over neighborhood quarrels.

Israeli army conducts military exercise in al-Aghwar in West Bank, Some 65,000 Palestinians live in an al-Aghwar area in 34 communities, while around 13,000 Israeli settlers live in settlements there.

Funds sought for humanitarian and protection needs, says International Organization for Migration. The ongoing crisis in Afghanistan is intensifying humanitarian needs and increasing displacement risks both inside the country as well as across borders.

Prime Minister Imran Khan says he wishes to play role in mitigating tensions between Washington and Beijing to avoid another Cold War. Khan culminated his four-day visit to Beijing, where he attended the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics

The US Department of Commerce said in a late Monday evening statement that up to 1.25 million metric tons of steel imported from Japan will be allowed to enter the US duty-free annually, with amounts beyond this threshold subject to a 25% tax.

Taiwan expressed gratitude to the United States for approving a $100 million arms sale, which will maintain its Patriot missile air defence system. This is the second arms sale to Taiwan since President Joe Biden took office.

"Only Security Council sanctions are legal," said Russia's Deputy Ambassador to the UN Dmitry Polyanskiy.

According to Washington, Sanaullah Ghafari -- also known as Shahab al-Muhajir -- was appointed head of IS-K in June 2020 by the Islamic State group.

For Australia, the tour will be a major test of Cricket Australia's decision to push Langer out of the coaching role.

A hardline protege of Modi, Adityanath has soared in popularity beyond Uttar Pradesh, thanks to his fiery speeches and projection as a tough, no-nonsense administrator.