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In a newsletter, the Ministry of Interior Affairs of Afghanistan announced on Thursday that Sarajuddin Haqqani had engaged in discussions with media figures and political activists about the current issues and their potential solutions. In this meeting, the Taliban Interior Minister emphasized that differences of opinion and challenges should be resolved through consultation and coordination […]

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Over the last two years, the Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC) has meticulously documented a concerning trend: the Taliban has consistently and deliberately issued 13 directives. These directives have a clear and alarming objective — to systematically restrict media freedom and curtail access to vital information within the country. To mark the International Day for Universal […]

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The Embassy of Afghanistan in New Delhi has announced that it is compelled to cease its operations due to unprecedented circumstances. In a statement, the Embassy said that this decision was taken due to the lack of support from the Indian government. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has not yet commented on this matter. […]

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Turkish media reports that the coastal guards of this country have rescued 70 Afghan refugees in the Çanakkale area and detained 41 other “illegal” immigrants. On Wednesday, Turkish Anadolu Agency cited Turkish coastal guard forces reporting that these individuals were detained and rescued from the Ayvacık town, also known as “Canakkale.” According to reports, some […]

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On Thursday, India enforced a curfew in Manipur’s capital and certain troubled areas. This action followed violent incidents and student injuries resulting from protests against the reported abduction and murder of two students. Ethnic violence has triggered a fierce civil conflict in Manipur, a northeastern state bordering Myanmar. This battle revolves around land, employment, and […]

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Supporting Open Media in Afghanistan (NAI) on World Access to Information Day said that systematic restrictions on accessing information in Afghanistan have created uncertainty for the future of journalism. September 28 marks World Access to Information Day. On Thursday, September 18, coinciding with World Access to Information Day, the organization issued a statement revealing that […]

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According to Russian authorities, the Republic of Karabakh will be dissolved on January 1st, 2024. Russia’s TASS news agency reported on Thursday that Samvel Shahramanyan, the separatist president of the country, has issued a decree to dissolve all government structures in the Republic of Karabakh. According to this decree, as of January 1st, equivalent to […]

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Written By: Tabasum Nasiry In the aftermath of the suspension of girls’ education in Afghanistan, there has been a significant increase in the creation of online educational programs tailored for girls. Among the champions of this cause is Sumaya Sarfaraz, a committed midwifery student. She firmly believes that enhancing educational access will contribute to mitigating […]

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Following the restrictions imposed by the de facto administration on women’s education and work, the “Aseel” organization distributed food supplies to 250 women who had lost their jobs. “Aseel” is a technological organization, part of which is dedicated to collecting humanitarian aid in Afghanistan. Through this effort, they have assisted half a million needy individuals […]

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A powerful explosion occurred on Thursday near Tashkent’s airport, resulting in one dead and causing injuries to 162 individuals. This explosion occurred at a warehouse and led to a fire and windows shattering in nearby apartment buildings, authorities in Uzbekistan said. As confirmed by the health ministry, a teenage boy tragically lost his life when […]

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The Emmy Award, often considered the equivalent of the Oscars for media, was awarded to Sanjar Sohail, the owner of the “Hasht-e-Subh Daily” newspaper from Afghanistan, and two New York Times journalists from the United States. The Emmy Award was presented to recipients during a Wednesday in New York ceremony. “Hasht-e-Subh Daily” reported that Sanjar […]

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In an official statement, the Ministry of Public Health in Afghanistan has confirmed a new case of WPV1 (Wild Poliovirus Type 1) in the Khogyani district of Nangarhar province, reported on Wednesday. This case raises the country’s polio cases to six in 2023. According to the official statement, the confirmed case involves a 12-year-old male […]

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India’s Foreign Minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, stated on Tuesday that India has informed Canada of its willingness to investigate any “specific” or “relevant” information provided regarding the killing of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Last week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asserted that Ottawa possessed credible intelligence implicating Indian agents in the murder. This statement initially triggered […]

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The Pakistan cricket team, captained by Babar Azam, arrived in India for the ICC World Cup 2023, marking their first visit to India since the 2016 T20 World Cup. Except for Mohammad Nawaz, none of the players in the Pakistan squad have previous experience playing in India. The upcoming ODI World Cup will present a […]

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On Wednesday, the United States imposed sanctions on a network facilitating sensitive parts procurement for Iran’s drone program. Furthermore, the United States has accused Iran of providing drones to Russia to support Moscow’s involvement in the conflict in Ukraine. The network has been involved in shipments and financial transactions that aid the Islamic Revolutionary Guards […]

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Pakistan’s caretaker government is set to deport more than 1.1 million Afghan nationals residing illegally within the country, as reported by sources. This decision was officially approved during a meeting of the caretaker cabinet in Islamabad on Tuesday, September 26. The Pakistan government has noted a significant influx of nearly one million Afghan refugees over […]

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During a United Nations Security Council meeting on Tuesday, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram, criticized Afghanistan’s Charge d’Affaires to the UN, Naseer Ahmad Faiq, asserting that Faiq solely represented himself and not any broader constituency. After Akram concluded his speech, Naseer Ahmad Faiq, whom the previous government appointed, sought permission from the […]

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During a United Nations meeting on Afghanistan, most countries urged pressure on the interim government for violating women’s rights. The Women’s Rights Council representative called for global support to define “gender apartheid” in international law. Simultaneously, 11 countries, including the United States, France, Britain, Japan, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, Ecuador, Albania, and Malta, […]

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Former US President Donald Trump and his company, the Trump Organization, faced a significant legal setback as they were recently found liable for fraud in a civil case in New York. Former US President Donald Trump and his company, the Trump Organization, have been found liable for fraud in a civil case in New York, […]

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The UN Special Representative for Afghanistan emphasized the importance of ongoing engagement with leaders of the Taliban in Afghanistan, even in the face of significant differences regarding their stance on women’s rights and inclusive governance. Simultaneously with the United Nations session on the situation in Afghanistan, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative and the Deputy Chief […]

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