Afghan women urge Taliban to remove ban on NGO work

Kabul: Women who became unemployed after the Taliban’s decree banning women from working in non-governmental organisations (NGO) have called on the Taliban to remove the restrictions at the earliest, Afghanistan-based Tolo News reported . These women stressed that providing work opportunities for women is the responsibility of the Taliban. Mashhoda, who worked to support her family…

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Bakri Eid: Indian stock markets holiday on Thursday instead of Wednesday

Mumbai: Indian stock markets will remain closed on Thursday on account of Bakri Eid (Id-Ul-Zuha), instead of the earlier scheduled holiday for Wednesday. The National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange put out circulars in line with the Maharashtra government’s notification released on Monday regarding the change in the Eid holiday. Indian stock markets will remain…

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FIFA says Jeddah will stage next Club World Cup

ZURICH: The 2023 Club World Cup will be played in Jeddah, the home city of Saudi champions Al-Ittihad that have signed Karim Benzema, FIFA said Monday. Al-Ittihad will be joined by the six continental club champions — including Champions League winner Manchester City — for the Dec. 12-22 tournament. It will be the last edition in…

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