The Taliban’s reclusive supreme leader, Haibattullah Akhundzada, made a rare public appearance in the southern city of Kandahar, Taliban sources said on Sunday, belying widespread rumors of his death. According to Taliban sources, Haibatullah Akhundzada met with supporters in Kandahar. There is no official information or image in the press

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday prepared to tackle major policy decisions, including trying to pass an extra budget, after leading his ruling party to an unexpectedly strong election win to solidify his status in a fractious party. Stocks surged to a one-month high on relief the Liberal Democratic Party

A Vietnamese Mandarin cap said to be from the Nguyen Dynasty has sold for nearly 700,000 USD at an auction in Spain, VnExpress reported. On the website of the Balclis auction house, the cap was described as “Vietnamese Mandarin cap from the Nguyen Dynasty, late 19th century-early 20th century.” It