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Former U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad slammed Gulbuddin Hekmatyar’s violent legacy, labeling him the “Butcher of Kabul,” citing wartime atrocities, failed political ambitions, and foreign ties. Former U.S. envoy for Afghanistan peace Zalmay Khalilzad sharply criticized Gulbuddin Hekmatyar on Wednesday, Septermber 7, in a post on X, reigniting debate over the warlord’s violent past and political […]

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UNICEF warned that restrictions on girls’ education in Afghanistan are fueling rising mental health problems and early marriages, urging authorities to lift the ban immediately. Catherine Russell, UNICEF’s Executive Director, has raised alarm over worsening mental health challenges and rising early marriages among Afghan girls barred from education for nearly four years. In a statement […]

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Iran Human Rights reported nearly 3,000 executions since Mahsa Amini’s death, including women, protesters, and minors, describing them as tools of repression and intimidation. The Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) organization reported on Tuesday that at least 2,910 people, including 83 women, have been executed in Iran since September 2022. The group said the wave […]

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An internet shutdown in several Afghanistan provinces has blocked thousands of girls from accessing online schools, cutting off their last chance for continued education opportunities. Thousands of Afghan students have been unable to attend online classes following recent internet cuts, leaving many young women without access to their last avenue of education. Online school administrators […]

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Afghanistan and Iran held high-level talks to expand trade, ease transit restrictions, and explore new investment opportunities, aiming to raise bilateral commerce to $10 billion. Afghanistan and Iran economic delegations, led by Nooruddin Azizi and Seyed Mohammad Atabak, met to explore ways to expand trade, ease transit restrictions, and boost investment. During the meeting, officials […]

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The United States approved its first NATO-funded weapons package for Ukraine, valued at $1 billion, including air defense systems urgently needed against escalating Russian drone attacks. The United States has approved its first weapons package for Ukraine to be financed by NATO allies, two sources familiar with the matter said, Reuters reported. Under the new […]

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Israel has proposed a new security agreement to Syria during U.S.-brokered talks in London, though sources caution progress remains limited and a final deal unlikely. Israel has presented a detailed proposal for a new security agreement to the Syrian government, according to sources familiar with the ongoing negotiations. Axios reported on Tuesday, September 16, that […]

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Utah prosecutors charged 22-year-old Tyler Robinson with murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk, announcing they will seek the death penalty as political violence concerns grow. Prosecutors in Utah said on Tuesday they will seek the death penalty against a 22-year-old man accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk, a prominent right-wing activist and ally of U.S. President […]

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The United Kingdom has pledged £3 million in humanitarian aid for Kunar earthquake survivors, providing health services, safe water, emergency shelter, and special support for women. The United Kingdom has announced an additional £3 million in aid for earthquake survivors in Afghanistan, the Foreign Office confirmed on Tuesday. Deputy Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper said the […]

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Fiber-optic internet services have been suspended in Badakhshan, disrupting connectivity in Faizabad and nearby districts, as part of broader restrictions affecting multiple Afghanistan provinces. Fiber-optic internet services have been cut in Badakhshan province, including the capital Faizabad and surrounding districts, local sources confirmed on Wednesday, Septermber 17. The disruption has also extended to the neighboring […]

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for birthday wishes and praise, even as tensions persist over trade disputes and India’s Russian oil purchases. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for birthday wishes and praise for his efforts toward ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump wrote on Truth […]

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An internet shutdown across several Afghanistan provinces has severely disrupted banking services, forcing authorities to exempt financial institutions, while restrictions on communications and connectivity continue nationwide. Severe banking disruptions were reported in northern Afghanistan after Wi-Fi services were suspended in several provinces, including Balkh, according to local sources. In Mazar-i-Sharif, financial transactions were heavily affected […]

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The United Nations warned that deep funding cuts are worsening Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis, leaving millions vulnerable as relief efforts struggle amid natural disasters and restrictions on aid workers. The United Nations has warned that sharp funding cuts are worsening Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis, leaving millions of people in increasingly dire conditions and obstructing vital relief efforts. […]

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FBI Director Kash Patel told the Senate Judiciary Committee that international drug cartels must be confronted like terrorist groups, comparing them to al-Qaeda and emphasizing long-term threats. The head of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has said that international drug trafficking networks should be targeted in the same way as terrorist organizations such […]

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Human Rights Watch warned that U.S. funding cuts have severely undermined humanitarian aid and human rights investigations worldwide, especially in Afghanistan, Palestine, Sudan, Ukraine, and Russia. Human Rights Watch (HRW) has warned that the suspension of U.S. funding has weakened humanitarian operations and human rights investigations in Afghanistan, Ukraine, Russia, Palestine, Sudan, and several other […]

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Donald Trump has filed a $15 billion lawsuit against the New York Times, accusing it of defamation over articles and a book undermining his 2024 election chances. U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a $15 billion lawsuit in a Florida court against the New York Times and four of its journalists, accusing them of publishing […]

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UNICEF has warned that children in Afghanistan face endless crises, lacking access to education, healthcare, clean water, and protection, leaving them the most vulnerable population. Children in Afghanistan are facing a cycle of endless crises that threaten both their present and future, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned. In a statement released on […]

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The exiled Afghanistan women’s cricket team, now based in Australia, will travel to India this October for matches ahead of the Women’s World Cup, symbolizing resilience. The exiled Afghanistan women’s cricket team is set to travel to India in October to play against domestic sides during the ICC Women’s One Day International World Cup. According […]

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President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces destroyed a Venezuelan drug cartel vessel in international waters, killing three, as part of Washington’s intensified anti-narcotics campaign. U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that American forces had targeted and destroyed a vessel linked to Venezuelan drug cartels in international waters, killing three people on board. In […]

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump is using all political capital, energy, and time to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that President Donald Trump is making every possible effort to end the war in Ukraine, emphasising that his administration is actively […]

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