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The Prime Minister of Pakistan stated that attacks by the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) from Afghanistan soil against Pakistan are unacceptable. Shehbaz Sharif stated on Wednesday that while Pakistan is prepared to protect its citizens, it seeks a peaceful resolution to the issue. During a cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister highlighted the increase in terrorist attacks, […]

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The Human Rights Defenders Network, a coalition of human rights activists both within and outside Afghanistan, has called on the international community and the United Nations to urgently intervene to reduce and address tensions and “inhumane treatment” of Afghan migrants and refugees in Iran. The organization, based in Geneva, issued a statement urging Filippo Grandi, […]

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Joe Biden, the President of the United States who had previously withdrawn from the election race, delivered his first speech following this sudden decision. He stated that he is passing the “torch” to the younger generation for the country’s progress, emphasizing that “in America, the people rule, not kings or dictators.” In his speech yesterday, […]

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Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, who claims to be engaged in war on seven fronts, appeared for the fourth time in the U.S. Congress. In his highly controversial speech, he portrayed Israel’s wars on occupied fronts as defending Western civilization and America. Mr. Netanyahu spoke on Wednesday, July 24th, in front of hundreds […]

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The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation has announced the expulsion of nearly 5,000 Afghan migrants from Iran and Pakistan. The ministry stated on Wednesday, July 24th, that a total of 4,992 Afghan migrants have been expelled from Iran and Pakistan. According to the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation, the expelled individuals entered Afghanistan on the […]

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Abdul Basir Zabuli, spokesperson for the Taliban police in Nangarhar, has reported that Pakistan has closed the Torkham crossing to Afghan patients. Simultaneously, the Taliban-controlled Bakhtar News Agency reported that Pakistan has closed the Torkham crossing to all Afghans as of Wednesday, July 24th. According to Abdul Basir Zabuli, the Torkham crossing remains open for […]

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French President Emmanuel Macron has described the people of Afghanistan as “strong” and emphasized that girls and women in the country should remain hopeful about the future and continue their efforts. Macron made these remarks on Tuesday, July 23, during an exclusive interview with Radio Free Europe in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics. He […]

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The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum has announced the commencement of the extraction work at the Aynak copper mine in Logar province during a special inauguration ceremony. Officials from the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum stated that the contract was signed today, Wednesday, July 24th, in Mohammad Agha district, Logar province, in the presence of […]

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The media office of the interim government in Panjshir province has announced the completion of the water transfer project from the Panjshir River to Kabul. According to the office’s statement on Wednesday, July 24th, the surveying and planning for the provision of clean water from the Panjshir River will officially begin following approval from the […]

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Ahmad Akbari, commander of the 444th Engineering Group of the Iranian Army’s Ground Forces, has announced the commencement of technical work on the border sealing project in northeastern Iran with four engineering groups. According to the Iranian Mehr News Agency on Tuesday, July 23, General Akbari reported that the project to seal the shared borders […]

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A Swiss group facilitating end-of-life options has announced the upcoming introduction of a “portable suicide capsule” that does not permit any change of mind. The group reported on Wednesday, July 24, that the system, which permits death without medical supervision, may be operational within the next few months. The suicide capsule, known as “Sarc,” was […]

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Nepalese media reported that a domestic plane carrying 23 passengers crashed at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal. The incident occurred on Wednesday, July 24th, at the international airport. Reports indicate that the crash happened as the plane landed, and an explosion was heard within the airport premises. Authorities at the airport have confirmed that […]

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Ethnic Pashtuns in Pakistan face daily challenges, including targeted killings, extortion, and military operations. The situation worsened after the Taliban’s return to Afghanistan in August 2021, leading to heightened concerns within Pakistan’s military establishment regarding the growing Pashtun solidarity in the region. The Pashtun community has gained significant attention through the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) […]

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International media have reported that at least one North Korean trash balloon landed on the grounds of the South Korean presidential palace. According to the Associated Press, the balloon containing North Korean waste landed this morning, Wednesday, July 24, on the grounds of the South Korean presidential palace in Seoul. The South Korean Presidential Security […]

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Officials from the Ministry of Hajj and Religious Affairs have reported that 27 Afghan pilgrims have lost their lives during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. Sheikh Noor Mohammad Saqib, the Minister of Hajj and Religious Affairs of the Taliban, shared this information during a press conference. During the briefing, Saqib announced the conclusion of this year’s […]

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Recent global passport rankings reveal that Singapore holds the most powerful passport, while Afghanistan’s passport is ranked among the least valuable. A British organization that annually assesses and ranks passports based on their global strength has placed Singapore at the top of the list for 2024. Holders of Singaporean passports can travel visa-free to 195 […]

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International media has reported a devastating landslide in southern Ethiopia, resulting in at least 229 deaths. According to Reuters, officials from Ethiopia confirmed that two separate landslides in the Gafa region, located in the southern part of the country, have caused significant casualties. The first landslide occurred on Sunday night, catching locals by surprise, and […]

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The U.S. police have successfully returned Wahid Kashifi, a former translator for U.S. forces in Afghanistan and father of two, to the U.S. after five years. Kashafi, who emigrated to the U.S. with his wife, Arezo Kashafi, in 2015, brutally murdered her in 2019 and fled the country. His trial is scheduled to take place […]

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Despite claims of a ban on the export of fruits and vegetables, customs clearing agents and fruit importers at Torkham have reported that 100-115 vehicles carrying these goods continue to arrive in Pakistan from Afghanistan daily. This ongoing trade contradicts the Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce’s assertion that the Taliban government had imposed a ban […]

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Global weather monitoring centers have reported that preliminary assessments indicate Sunday, July 21, recorded the highest global average temperature ever. The Washington Post, citing the Copernicus Climate Change Service, reported that the global average temperature on July 21 of this year was 17.09 degrees Celsius (62.76 degrees Fahrenheit). Scientists have termed this record-breaking figure, which […]

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