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Afghanistan’s national football team will play its first Central Asian Championship match against Iran in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, aiming for a strong performance and regional recognition.The Afghanistan national football team is set to play its first match in the Central Asian Championship against Iran today, Friday, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. According to the tournament schedule, the match […]

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More than 500 UN rights staff urged High Commissioner Volker Türk to classify Israel’s Gaza actions as genocide, warning silence undermines credibility and repeats past humanitarian failures.Over 500 employees from the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) have formally appealed to High Commissioner Volker Türk to publicly describe Israel’s actions in […]

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A deadly Russian missile strike on Kyiv killed 21, including four children, injuring dozens, damaging EU buildings, and provoking strong condemnation from European leaders demanding tougher sanctions. A deadly Russian missile and drone barrage struck Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, killing at least 21 people, including four children, and wounding dozens more, according to Ukrainian officials. The […]

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Pakistan is facing its worst floods in four decades, displacing over one million people in Punjab, submerging villages, destroying crops, and highlighting worsening climate change impacts. Pakistan’s authorities announced that more than one million residents in Punjab have been forced to flee their homes amid the worst flooding in 40 years. The floods have submerged […]

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South Korean prosecutors indicted former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and former President Yoon Suk-yeol for aiding martial law, while Yoon’s wife faces bribery and market manipulation charges. South Korean prosecutors have indicted former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on charges of aiding and abetting the short-lived martial law declared by former President Yoon Suk-yeol. The indictment […]

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The UK Refugee Council urges granting temporary residency to asylum seekers from five countries, enabling the government to end hotel accommodations, improve integration, and reduce social tensions. The Refugee Council has called on the UK government to grant limited residency to eligible individuals from Afghanistan, Eritrea, Iran, Sudan, and Syria, enabling the phase-out of hotels […]

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The Ministry of Defense condemned Pakistani drone strikes targeting civilians, including women and children, warning that such attacks escalate tensions and endanger the security of communities in Afghanistan. The Taliban Ministry of Defense has condemned recent Pakistani airstrikes targeting Afghanistan territory, describing the attacks as a violation of sovereignty and international norms. In a statement […]

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India plans to increase Russian oil imports in September, prioritizing affordable energy over U.S. tariffs, benefiting refineries while highlighting geopolitical and economic pragmatism. India is set to increase its imports of Russian oil in September, signaling that New Delhi is continuing trade with Moscow despite U.S. punitive tariffs. The move underscores India’s focus on securing […]

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Europe urges Iran to negotiate with the U.S. and cooperate with the IAEA, but Tehran resists, condemning sanctions and warning renewed pressure may escalate regional tensions. France’s Foreign Minister has emphasized that recent policy moves toward Iran do not signal the end of diplomacy. Meanwhile, Germany has urged Tehran to enter direct talks with the […]

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WHO warns Afghanistan faces a severe health crisis as 22 million need aid, funding gaps shut clinics, and mass refugee returns threaten to overwhelm fragile systems. The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Afghanistan faces a worsening humanitarian crisis, with more than 22 million of the country’s 46 million people in urgent need of […]

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Trump’s decision to cut funding for Afghan resettlement programs leaves thousands vulnerable, raising concerns over U.S. credibility, future alliances, and the safety of women in Afghanitsan. U.S. President Donald Trump has reduced funding for programs that support the relocation and resettlement of Afghan allies in the United States, leaving thousands of lives in uncertainty. The […]

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More than 140 Afghan migrants detained in Pakistani prisons were released this week and returned home through Spin Boldak, with authorities providing registration, aid, and organized repatriation support. More than 140 Afghan migrants detained in various prisons across Pakistan were released this week and returned to Afghanistan, officials confirmed. According to the Office for Migrant […]

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10 more people, including two children, have died from hunger in Gaza within 24 hours, raising the death toll to 313 amid worsening famine conditions. The Gaza Health Ministry announced on Wednesday that ten more people, including two children, died of hunger in the past 24 hours. This brings the total deaths from starvation in […]

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Russia fired 629 missiles on Kyiv, killing eight and destroying homes. President Zelensky condemned the strikes as undermining peace talks, while U.S. and Moscow urge war’s end. Russia has launched one of its largest recent attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, leaving at least eight people dead, international media reported on Thursday. According to Agence France-Presse, […]

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The European Union has warned of severe water shortages in Afghanistan, particularly Kabul, pledging support for local partners to address the crisis threatening agriculture, health, and livelihoods. The European Union office in Afghanistan has raised concerns over the country’s shrinking water resources, particularly in Kabul, warning that the crisis is affecting all aspects of people’s […]

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Afghanistan, Pakistan, and UAE begin a tri-nation cricket series in Sharjah from August 29 to September 7, serving as vital preparation for the Asia Cup 2025. A three-nation cricket series featuring Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates will begin tomorrow, August 29, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Afghanistan will face Pakistan in the opening […]

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Argentine President Javier Milei was attacked by stone-throwing protesters during a Buenos Aires rally, leaving one supporter injured, as corruption allegations and October midterm elections heighten political tensions. Argentine President Javier Milei was targeted by stone-throwing protesters during a campaign event in Buenos Aires province, international media reported on Wednesday, August 27. According to AFP, […]

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Fourteen UN Security Council members declared Gaza’s famine a “man-made crisis,” urging Israel to lift restrictions and enforce a ceasefire, while the United States dismissed famine assessments. The United Nations Security Council, except for the United States, has declared that famine in Gaza is a “man-made crisis” and urged an immediate ceasefire. During a session […]

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Germany’s cabinet approved a plan to expand its military, potentially reinstating conscription by 2027, as leaders warn Russia threatens European stability and NATO requires stronger German defense commitments. The German cabinet has approved new measures to expand military recruitment and strengthen the country’s readiness in response to rising tensions between NATO and Russia. Chancellor Friedrich […]

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Israel carried out at least eight airstrikes on military sites near Damascus within 24 hours, destroying bases and intensifying tensions as Syria confirmed casualties and infrastructure damage. Israeli fighter jets carried out at least eight airstrikes on military sites in the al-Kiswah area outside Damascus on Wednesday, Israeli media reported. Local sources said several former […]

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