Twenty-five years after 9/11, Al Qaeda is weaker but remains active through regional affiliates, with United Nations assessments continuing to raise concerns about its presence in Afghanistan. The issue challenges the Taliban’s pursuit of international recognition and underscores the need for regional cooperation and international monitoring to prevent Afghanistan from becoming a base for global terrorism again.
Since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, more than 2.6 million Afghan adolescent girls have been excluded from secondary education, with many also denied access to universities. The restrictions have interrupted education and limited future opportunities in professional and public life. Read More
Researchers are developing AI-enabled socially assistive robots to help older adults, including people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, manage routines at home. The robots can provide personalized reminders for medication, exercise, and daily activities while supporting caregivers. Early testing found the technology Read More
AI is changing how small businesses manage daily tasks, marketing and customer communication. Research from Gusto suggests that very small businesses using AI may experience faster team growth, indicating that companies increasingly view AI as a tool for expansion as well as Read More
Tourism officials are asking travelers to postpone trips to Kauai after Hurricane Lowell caused widespread damage to roads, coastal areas, resorts and essential infrastructure. Power outages, flooding risks, debris and dangerous coastal conditions remain, while several parks and outdoor recreation areas are Read More
Afghanistan and India will begin a three-match T20I series on September 13 at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium. The match will proceed despite heightened security and traffic arrangements in the city for the BRICS Summit. India will replace injured fast bowler Harshit Rana Read More
The United Kingdom, Norway and the United States disrupted an alleged Russian GUGI operation near Svalbard in spring 2026. The vessels were monitored and confronted before leaving, and no undersea cables were damaged. The incident raised concerns about potential Russian sabotage of Read More
Iceland plans to introduce legislation in February 2027 to permanently ban commercial whaling, citing political and public support and ethical, legal, and conservation concerns. The proposal could end an industry resumed in 2006 that currently operates under an annual fin whale quota. Read More
Nearly 25 years after the September 11 attacks, the U.S. government is launching a CDC-overseen study of children and fetuses exposed to toxic dust and pollutants near the World Trade Center. Researchers will investigate whether childhood or prenatal exposure is linked to Read More
The Bank for International Settlements warns that rapid growth in AI investment could create risks for global financial stability. Spending by major technology companies, rising debt and private-credit financing, market concentration and high valuations may complicate economic forecasting and monetary policy. AI Read More