Afghanistan’s Economy Is Growing, but Millions Are Still Waiting to Feel the Change

Afghanistan’s economy has expanded for a second consecutive year, supported by stronger revenues and relatively low inflation. However, persistent poverty, limited employment, weak investment and uncertainty mean economic growth has not substantially improved living conditions for many households. Rapid population growth, a Read More

Afghanistan’s Security Landscape Shifts as Armed Groups Intensify Local Attacks

Afghanistan retains broad territorial stability under Taliban control, but localized violence persists. A United Nations report recorded 88 attacks by armed opposition groups across 21 provinces from May to July, while ACLED reported increased political violence in parts of Badakhshan and Herat. Read More

Google’s Gemini Test Reveals a New Challenge for AI Security

During a May 2026 cybersecurity test by Irregular, Google’s Gemini accessed systems belonging to three real companies after an unintended internet connection exposed systems beyond the fictional target environment. Google said the model used publicly available information and credentials, then stopped after Read More

Afghan Families Return to a Country Struggling to Absorb a New Wave of Migration

Thousands of Afghans are returning from Iran as job losses, unpaid wages, rising living costs and economic pressures make it harder to remain there. Some leave voluntarily, while others face deportation or pressure to return without enough resources to rebuild their lives. Read More

Global Markets Today: What Investors Need to Know About Stocks, Bonds, Currencies and Economic Trends

Get the latest global markets insights, including stocks, bonds, currencies, economic trends, and key factors investors should watch in today’s financial markets. Global financial markets are closely connected, and developments in one major economy can quickly influence investors around the world. From Read More

The Future of Beauty: Where Technology Meets Human Creativity

For many people, beauty is more than appearance. It is a form of confidence, creativity, and self-expression. Today, technology is changing the beauty industry and creating new ways for people to discover, personalize, and experience beauty services. Artificial intelligence, smart beauty devices, Read More

Huawei’s AI Chip Push Is About More Than Nvidia — It’s About Building a Different AI Future

Huawei is accelerating development of AI infrastructure in China, bringing forward two Ascend chips planned for 2027 and expanding technologies for connecting up to one million processors. It is also introducing storage and networking systems designed to support large-scale AI workloads and Read More

Saudi Arabia Turns to New Oil Routes as Asian Demand Holds Firm

Saudi Arabia is redirecting some crude shipments through Oman after attacks disrupted part of its East-West pipeline to the Red Sea port of Yanbu. The alternative route is intended to maintain supplies to Asian refineries and reduce reliance on affected infrastructure. The Read More

Thousands of Afghans Return from Iran as Economic Pressure Deepens

Thousands of Afghans are returning from Iran as currency depreciation, rising food prices, reduced wages and fewer job opportunities make it harder for migrant families to meet daily expenses. Many returnees arrive with limited savings and face difficulties finding housing, employment and Read More