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The Ismaili Center Houston, nearly two decades in the making, has been completed and will be inaugurated in the first week of November by His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan, the 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims. According to a message from the Imamat Divan to Ismaili institutions, the Imam will also meet […]

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Afghan authorities reportedly rejected visa requests from Pakistan’s defence and intelligence chiefs, though Islamabad denied submitting any formal applications amid escalating border tensions between the two neighbours. Afghan authorities have reportedly rejected visa requests from Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, intelligence chief Asim Malik, and two senior military generals amid rising tensions between the […]

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attended a peace summit in Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh to discuss Gaza’s ceasefire, reconstruction, and regional stability with world leaders. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Egypt on Monday to attend a high-level peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, following invitations from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and U.S. President Donald […]

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The Kremlin warned that possible U.S. deliveries of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine could sharply escalate the conflict, as Washington continues deliberations on the weapons transfer. The Kremlin voiced concern on Sunday over reports that the United States may send Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, warning that such a move would sharply escalate the ongoing conflict. […]

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The United Nations said 13.5 million Afghans received life-saving assistance in June and July, but millions more remain without aid as winter approaches. The United Nations said on Monday that 13.5 million people in Afghanistan received life-saving humanitarian assistance during June and July, but warned that millions more remain without support as winter approaches. According […]

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The first buses carrying freed Palestinian prisoners arrived in Gaza and Ramallah under a major Israel-Palestine exchange deal brokered by Egypt and Qatar. The first of 38 buses carrying released Palestinian prisoners arrived in Gaza on Monday, as part of a major prisoner exchange between Israel and Palestinian groups. Witnesses said Al-Qassam Brigades fighters were […]

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Afghan women’s rights activists praised Indian reporters for confronting officials in New Delhi, calling their stand a powerful show of cross-border solidarity for women’s rights. Afghanistan women’s rights activists have praised Indian women journalists for their courage and solidarity after they publicly challenged acting foreign minister during a press event in New Delhi. Former Afghanistan […]

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Health officials in Gaza reported over 67,000 deaths and 170,000 injuries since the war began, as the UN warned of worsening humanitarian and famine conditions. Health authorities in Gaza said on Sunday that more than 67,000 Palestinians have been killed and over 170,000 others wounded since fighting erupted between Hamas and Israel last October. According […]

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a $27 million aid package at Egypt’s peace summit to improve Gaza’s healthcare, clean water, and sanitation infrastructure. Britain has announced a $27 million aid package for Gaza aimed at improving humanitarian conditions and supporting reconstruction efforts, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday. Speaking on the sidelines of […]

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Afghan political analyst and media commentator Saleem Paigir was seriously wounded in a shooting in Kabul last week, officials said on Sunday, as an investigation continues into the motive behind the attack. Interior Ministry spokesman Abdul Mateen Qani said it was not yet clear whether the shooting was politically or personally motivated. He added that […]

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Key Pakistan-Afghanistan border crossings remained closed for a second day after deadly clashes between Taliban and Pakistani forces left dozens dead and disrupted vital trade routes. Key border crossings between Pakistan and Afghanistan, including Torkham, Spin Boldak, Ghulam Khan, Angur Ada and Kharlachi, remained closed for a second consecutive day following intense clashes between Taliban […]

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Sohail Afridi of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf was elected chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, replacing Ali Amin Gandapur after securing 90 votes in the provincial assembly. The provincial assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday elected Sohail Afridi, a candidate from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, as the new chief minister, replacing Ali Amin Gandapur. Afridi won 90 […]

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Hamas freed seven Israeli hostages on Monday, coinciding with U.S. President Donald Trump’s arrival in Tel Aviv under a U.S.-brokered Gaza peace agreement. Hamas released seven Israeli hostages on Monday, coinciding with the arrival of U.S. President Donald Trump in Tel Aviv. International media reported that the hostages were handed over to the International Committee […]

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Prince Rahim Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslim community and head of one of the world’s most diverse transnational networks, marked his 54th birthday on Sunday by completing the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. The Ismaili Imam finished the 26.2-mile (42.2 km) race in just under five hours, joining tens of thousands […]

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Pakistan’s Foreign Minister said Islamabad carried out strikes against “terrorist elements” inside Afghanistan after what he described as unprovoked Taliban border attacks, warning further defensive action if provoked. Pakistan’s foreign minister accused Afghan forces of carrying out “unprovoked” attacks along the border, calling the actions “provocative” and warning that Islamabad will take “all necessary measures” […]

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“Special circles” within Pakistan are working to damage relations with Afghanistan amid escalating border tensions and recent cross-border clashes, officials claimed. Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi accused “special circles” within Pakistan of attempting to damage relations between the two neighbors, as border tensions and deadly clashes continue to escalate. Speaking at a press conference […]

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Pakistan rejected Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s remarks accusing it of harboring terrorism, urging Kabul to prevent militant attacks originating from Afghanistan soil, officials said Sunday. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry has rejected comments by Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi that accused Islamabad of harboring domestic terrorism, calling the claims “baseless and misleading.” In a […]

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Pakistan vowed a firm response to recent border attacks, with President Asif Ali Zardari saying the country will defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari said his country would not compromise on defending its national interests or territorial integrity following reports of fresh border clashes with Afghanistan. In a statement released […]

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Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, acting Foreign Minister of Taliban, speaking in New Delhi, urged India to reopen the Wagah border and announced soon-to-start Amritsar–Kabul flights to boost connectivity. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi  with the Islamic Emirates of Afghanistan’s flag behind him, the interim Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqui urged India […]

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The United Kingdom reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Afghanistan girls’ education, urging the reopening of schools and universities as Afghanistan marks more than four years of classroom bans. The British Embassy for Afghanistan reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Afghan girls facing severe educational restrictions, marking the International Day of the Girl on Friday. The embassy […]

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