Afghans waiting in Qatar for US visas can return home: Afghanistan Foreign Ministry

IANS | April 25, 2026 8:47 PM

Kabul, April 25 (IANS) The ruling Taliban regime in Afghanistan on Saturday asserted that there are no security threats in the country and no citizen is compelled to leave on account of security considerations. Responding to media reports suggesting that around 1100 Afghans awaiting US visa processing in Qatar may be relocated to the Congo, Abdul Qahar Balkhi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, stated that the returnees can come back home with "full confidence" and "peace of mind".

IPL 2026: Rahul’s unbeaten 152 in vain as PBKS complete record chase, beat DC by six wickets (Ld)

IANS | April 25, 2026 8:34 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) On a sweltering 41-degree day, 529 runs were plundered in 38.5 overs in a keenly awaited IPL 2026 clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. In a match that yet again defined the modern-day scoring rate in T20 cricket, Punjab Kings scripted history by successfully upstaging their previous record to chase down 265 and defeat Delhi Capitals by six wickets.