Kabul's Taliban-run institute trains men for tourism, aiming to change perceptions about Afghanistan. Challenges include visa issues and infrastructure. Despite hurdles, there's a push for the country to excel in tourism.
The Philippines reported that the China Coast Guard used water cannons against two Philippine vessels during a patrol near a reef off the Southeast Asian nation on Tuesday, causing damage to one of the ships. The incident occurred near the China-controlled Scarborough Shoal, a potential flashpoint in the disputed South China Sea.