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At the Torkham border, where Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa meets Afghanistan’s Nangarhar Province, the usual hum of trade and travel has given way to scenes of quiet desperation. Tens of thousands of Afghan families—exhausted, anxious, and often without resources—are returning to a homeland many fled decades ago, or have never seen. Their journey is not one […]

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that his government aims to establish full control over the Gaza Strip and remove the territory from Hamas’s administration. In an interview with Fox News, Netanyahu declared that Israel intends to take over the governance of Gaza. He said, “We want to eliminate Hamas from Gaza, liberate its […]

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The UN warns that Afghan women and girls returning from Iran and Pakistan urgently need humanitarian aid, facing poverty, violence, displacement, and lack of shelter, healthcare, and education. The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality (UN Women) has warned that Afghanistan women and girls returning from Iran and Pakistan urgently require humanitarian aid to rebuild […]

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The UK and Australia have condemned Israel’s plan to occupy Gaza, warning it will worsen the humanitarian crisis and derail efforts toward peace and stability. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong have both strongly criticized Israel’s plan to assume full control of Gaza, warning that such actions would escalate the […]

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Indian PM Modi firmly stated he will not compromise on farmers’ interests, despite the U.S. imposing steep new tariffs on Indian agricultural exports. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made his first remarks following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose steep tariffs on Indian goods. Modi declared he would not compromise on the interests […]

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Germany has reported a sharp increase in asylum applications from Afghanistan’s women, driven by worsening conditions and supported by recent EU rulings recognizing gender-based persecution. Germany has recorded an unprecedented surge in asylum applications from Afghanistan women, driven by the Taliban’s systematic repression of women’s rights since retaking power in 2021. According to Der Spiegel, […]

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Afghanistan’s women weavers presented their handwoven carpets at Sotheby’s London, highlighting the nation’s rich cultural heritage and empowering artisans through global recognition and economic opportunity. The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and the Turquoise Mountain Foundation have jointly relaunched the “Woven Poems” exhibition in London to support Afghanistan women weavers. Qatari media reported on Friday, […]

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The Israeli cabinet has approved Prime Minister Netanyahu’s plan to occupy Gaza City, sparking international concern amid escalating conflict and growing fears of civilian displacement. News sources report that Israel’s security cabinet has approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to fully occupy the city of Gaza. At the same time, reports have emerged regarding a […]

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Sam Altman calls GPT-5 “generally intelligent” and like “a PhD in your pocket,” but admits it still lacks continuous learning, a key AGI milestone. OpenAI has launched its latest large language model, GPT-5, calling it a “significant step” toward artificial general intelligence (AGI). The upgraded model is now available to all 700 million weekly users […]

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Germany’s Green and Left parties criticized the government’s strict immigration policies, denouncing deportations to unsafe countries as violations of human rights and European legal standards. Germany’s Green and Left parties have strongly criticized the federal government’s immigration policies, particularly the deportation of asylum seekers to Afghanistan and Syria. They expressed deep concern, calling these actions […]

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Iran has executed a nuclear scientist accused of spying for Mossad, marking a dramatic escalation in ongoing tensions following the recent Iran-Israel conflict. The Iranian judiciary has announced the execution of Rouzbeh Vadi, a nuclear scientist, on charges of “espionage and collaboration with Mossad,” the Israeli intelligence agency. This execution is part of a broader […]

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Trump has warned China of potential 25% tariffs if it continues importing oil from Russia, escalating economic pressure amid ongoing efforts to isolate Moscow globally. U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 25% tariff on Chinese imports over Beijing’s continued purchase of Russian oil — signaling a potential escalation in global trade tensions. […]

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit China later this month for the first time since 2018 to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to travel to China later this month, marking his first visit to the country since 2018. The visit is expected to take […]

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Google will invest $1 billion over three years to support AI education in over 100 U.S. universities, providing funding and advanced tools for research and training. Google has announced a major three-year initiative to invest $1 billion in advancing artificial intelligence education and access across U.S. universities and non-profit institutions. The company stated on Wednesday, […]

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President Trump plans to meet Vladimir Putin next week, aiming to lead a historic three-way summit with Ukraine’s Zelensky to push forward stalled peace negotiations over the war. International media have reported that U.S. President Donald Trump is planning a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week. The New York Times broke the […]

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A U.S. Army sergeant opened fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Stewart, Georgia, injuring five. The shooter was disarmed and detained. An investigation is underway. At least five U.S. soldiers were injured after a shooting incident involving a fellow servicemember at a military base in Georgia, according to American media reports. CNN reported that the […]

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Syria has signed $14 billion investment deals with foreign companies to modernize Damascus International Airport and construct a new metro system in the capital, boosting reconstruction efforts. In a landmark step toward rebuilding the war-torn nation, the Syrian government has signed international contracts worth $14 billion with companies from multiple countries. The deals span infrastructure, […]

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Hiroshima, marking 80 years since the atomic bombing, warned of the growing nuclear threat and urged world leaders to pursue disarmament and global peace efforts. Thousands gathered in Hiroshima, Japan, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the world’s first atomic bombing and to honor the victims of the nuclear attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The […]

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The U.S. has drafted a UN resolution proposing the removal of sanctions on Syrian interim leaders, aiming to ease humanitarian aid and support economic recovery efforts. The United States has drafted a resolution at the United Nations Security Council seeking to lift international sanctions on Ahmad Shar’a, head of Syria’s interim government, and Interior Minister […]

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UNHCR has urged Pakistan to stop deporting vulnerable Afghan refugees, warning that forced returns, especially of women, girls, and the ill, could violate basic human rights and protections. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has expressed serious concern over Pakistan’s decision to deport Afghanistan’s refugees holding temporary residence permits, calling for the protection […]

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