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Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, the spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community and a prominent global philanthropist, has passed away at the age of 88 in Lisbon, Portugal. According to an official announcement by the Ismaili Imamat Divan and the Aga Khan Development Network, he died peacefully surrounded by his family. The […]

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Members of the High Council of National Resistance for the Salvation of Afghanistan, composed of key leaders from the former government, have stated that they met with an American delegation. Mohammad Mohaqiq, leader of the Islamic Unity Party of Afghanistan, told Voice of America on Tuesday, February 4, that several members of the High Council […]

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Tajikistan’s Drug Control Agency has reported the seizure of 121 kilograms of methamphetamine from a truck carrying goods from Afghanistan, headed towards China. The drugs were hidden among precious stones on the Dushanbe-Kulma highway. The Drug Control Agency revealed that the methamphetamine was being trafficked from Afghanistan to China through Tajikistan. This marks a significant […]

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Foreign media have reported a prison riot in the city of Khujand, Tajikistan, which led to the deaths of at least five prisoners. Reuters, on Tuesday, February 4, cited security sources in Tajikistan stating that prisoners in Khujand had staged a riot. The riot, which was designed as an attempt to escape, resulted in the […]

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Donald Trump, the President of the United States, said on Monday that significant violence has occurred, and “there is no guarantee that the ceasefire in Gaza will continue.” Meanwhile, his special envoy for the Middle East mentioned that the ceasefire agreement and the exchange of hostages between Israel and Hamas are currently in effect. Trump […]

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American officials have alleged that Iran is secretly working to develop nuclear weapons. The New York Times reported on Monday, February 3, that Iran has intensified its efforts following an Israeli attack on its territory. According to the report, both current and former officials in Washington believe that some Iranian scientists have begun covert research […]

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated on Monday that to prevent Ukraine from suffering the same fate as Afghanistan, negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv should begin as soon as possible. He emphasized that diplomacy is the key to ending the war and urged Europe not to insist on prolonging the conflict until Ukraine is completely […]

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Local authorities in Afghanistan’s Samangan province have reported that two miners lost their lives following the collapse of a coal mine in the Dara-i-Suf district. Hashmatullah Rahmani, spokesperson for the provincial security command, stated in a press release that the incident occurred on Monday, February 3, in the “Shakol Sheikha” area of the district. He […]

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Syrian interim President Ahmad Sharaa, in an interview with The Economist, spoke about forming a national unity government and holding free and fair elections. He expressed hope that with UN cooperation, a new constitution could be drafted within four years. During his discussion in Damascus, Sharaa emphasized that his government appointments would be based on […]

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International media, citing a White House official, have reported that U.S. President Donald Trump has accused the UN Human Rights Council of unfairly criticizing Israel’s “legal” and “defensive” actions. He is expected to sign an executive order for the U.S. withdrawal from the council. According to Reuters on Monday, February 3, Trump’s decision goes beyond […]

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Tajikistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a meeting between Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin and Tomas Niklasson, the European Union’s Special Representative for Afghanistan. According to the ministry’s statement, the two officials discussed the current situation in Afghanistan on Monday, February 3, addressing key regional challenges and security threats. The statement indicates that both […]

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Pakistan has urged Western countries to speed up the processing of Afghan refugee applications. Officials warn that without swift action, many refugees awaiting decisions on their status could face deportation. According to Arab News on Tuesday, February 4, Pakistani authorities have threatened to expel Afghans whose immigration cases remain unresolved by host countries. The government […]

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U.S. President Donald Trump has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a visit to Washington. According to a report by Reuters on Tuesday, February 4, Trump extended the invitation to Modi during a phone call. The visit, expected next week, aims to strengthen U.S.-India relations, focusing on trade, defense, and strategic cooperation. Both leaders […]

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For the first time, Arab media have published images of Latifa Al-Sharaa alongside Ahmad Al-Sharaa, the interim president of Syria, as they perform the Umrah pilgrimage. Ahmad Al-Sharaa, who traveled to Saudi Arabia on his first foreign visit, went to Mecca on Monday, February 3 after meeting with senior officials of the country to perform […]

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Ahmed al-Sharaa, the interim President of Syria, is set to visit Turkey tomorrow (Tuesday, February 4), following an official invitation from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss crucial steps for improving Syria’s economic situation, security, and stability. During the visit, both leaders are expected to engage in […]

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The Afghanistan Red Crescent Society has announced that it has referred 28 children with heart defects to hospitals in the capital for treatment. The organization posted on its X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, February 2, stating that it had directed 28 children suffering from heart defects to hospitals for surgery and treatment. According to […]

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The 67th Grammy Awards ceremony took place amidst the shock of widespread wildfires in the U.S. and controversial actions by Donald Trump against LGBTQ+ individuals and immigrants. The event, held in Los Angeles on February 2, 2025, saw a strong presence of female artists and was overshadowed by the destruction caused by the fires in […]

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Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) reported a 42% increase in terrorist attacks in January 2024 compared to the previous month. The report emphasized that these attacks led to the deaths of 91 people, including 35 security personnel. The institute released a statement on Monday, February 3rd, revealing that 74 security-related incidents occurred […]

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A car bomb explosion on a road in the city of Manbij, Syria, has resulted in the deaths of 14 women and one man. According to Syria’s Civil Defense, the blast also left 15 women injured. The victims were agricultural workers who were passing through the area at the time of the explosion. This attack […]

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A shooting incident at a United Nations compound in Kabul has left one person dead and another injured, according to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). According to the report that a shooting incident at a United Nations compound in Kabul has resulted in one death and one injury. The United Nations Assistance […]

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