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An Iranian official announced that the border wall with Afghanistan has been equipped with advanced weapons to enhance security. Iran’s Army Ground Force Commander, Amir Kiomars Heydari, recently discussed the country’s plan to secure its eastern borders with Afghanistan. The project aims to utilize advanced global technologies to prevent illegal crossings, security threats, and drug […]

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The first round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States, mediated by the Omani Foreign Minister in Muscat, has concluded. Both sides expressed satisfaction with the outcome of this round and committed to continuing the talks next week. The discussions, held on Saturday April 12, were attended by Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, […]

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UN-Habitat reports 80% of Kabul’s population lives in unplanned settlements, highlighting severe urban planning challenges and urgent housing needs. According to the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), four out of every five residents in Kabul currently live in unplanned or informal housing areas. This highlights a critical challenge for urban development in Afghanistan’s capital […]

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Since Trump’s presidency resumed, at least 26 American detainees have been freed from countries like Afghanistan, Russia, and more. Recent reports from media outlets in the United States indicate that under President Donald Trump’s second term, the process of freeing American citizens detained abroad has gained momentum. According to newly released reports, at least 26 […]

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Afghanistan will face China this evening in their second match of the four-nation futsal tournament, aiming for a better result. The Afghanistan national futsal team is set to face China in their second match of the international four-nation tournament on Sunday evening. The competition, featuring teams from Afghanistan, China, Portugal, and Morocco, has entered its […]

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An Afghan student was detained in Pune for overstaying his visa. The arrest highlights challenges faced by Afghan nationals in India. Indian authorities have reported the arrest of an Afghan student in Pune for staying beyond the validity of his visa. This marks the first such incident involving Afghan students in the city, raising concerns […]

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Over 860,000 Afghan migrants have been deported from Pakistan since September 2023, with the majority returning via Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Since September 2023, over 860,000 Afghan citizens have left Pakistan. Data from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) indicates that more than half a million of these individuals crossed the border into Afghanistan through the Khyber […]

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Unrest is growing in Pakistan’s Sindh province as widespread protests erupt against the proposed Cholistan Canal project. Civil society members—including lawyers, students, farmers, laborers, and political representatives—have voiced strong concerns over what they perceive as unequal water distribution that could adversely affect the Indus River and its dependent communities. The Cholistan Canal, part of Pakistan’s […]

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A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan and Tajikistan, shaking cities such as Faizabad and Dushanbe. The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported that a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the border region between Afghanistan and Tajikistan on Sunday, April 13. According to reports, the earthquake occurred at 08:54 AM local time, with its epicenter located at a […]

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Maryam Nawaz expressed deep concern over Afghanistan’s ban on girls’ education, calling it a serious setback for human rights and progress. Maryam Nawaz, the Chief Minister of Punjab, Pakistan, expressed regret over the deprivation of Afghanistan’s girls from education during the Antalya Diplomacy Forum and simultaneously announced the establishment of the country’s first specialized university […]

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Tajikistan’s President and CSTO Secretary-General discussed strengthening border security with Afghanistan to address rising security threats and instability. ​Imamali Rahman, President of Tajikistan, met with Imangali Tasmagambetov, Secretary-General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), in Dushanbe to discuss border security. The talks focused on implementing an intergovernmental program aimed at enhancing security along Tajikistan’s […]

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At least eight Pakistani nationals were killed in an armed attack in eastern Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan province. At least eight Pakistani nationals were killed in the eastern Iranian province of Sistan and Baluchestan, near the Afghanistan’s border, by unidentified gunmen. The attack took place in the early hours of Saturday, April 12, 2025, in […]

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The Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS) warns that Iran’s nuclear program has reached an “extremely dangerous” stage. ​The Washington, D.C.-based Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS) has raised alarms about Iran’s nuclear program, labeling it as “extremely dangerous.” The institute warns that Iran’s activities could swiftly transition to military applications at any […]

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The U.S. has issued a 7-day deadline for thousands of Afghan refugees to leave, sparking concerns over their safety. Reports indicate that the U.S. government has given Afghan refugees with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and others who entered the country through various programs a seven-day ultimatum to leave the United States. Shawn VanDiver, President of […]

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Syria’s First Lady, Latifa al-Droubi, made her debut at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, engaging in talks on women’s and children’s welfare. Latifa al-Droubi, the wife of Syria’s interim president, attended the 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey on April 11-13, where she met with Turkey’s First Lady Emine Erdoğan. The event, which gathered senior officials, […]

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The U.S. has denied reports of military presence at Bagram Air Base, rejecting claims of aircraft landing there. In a recent report, the United States Department of Defense (Pentagon) has firmly denied rumors about a U.S. military plane landing at Bagram Airbase in Parwan province. A Pentagon official, who wished to remain anonymous, told AFP […]

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Nearly 45,000 Afghan refugees have returned from Pakistan in ten days amid a sharp rise in forced deportations, UNHCR reports. Since the second phase of the forced deportation campaign began, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reports that 44,900 Afghan refugees have returned from Pakistan to Afghanistan in just ten days, from April […]

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A Pakistani outlet has criticized Western nations for abandoning Afghan refugees who once supported them, leaving many stranded in Pakistan. The Pakistani newspaper Dawn has sharply criticized the behavior of Western countries towards Afghan refugees, describing it as “cruel.” The report, published on April 12, highlights how thousands of Afghan refugees, who previously collaborated with […]

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The U.S. Senate has launched a commission to review the Afghanistan war, aiming to assess key lessons and policies. The U.S. Senate Commission reviewing the Afghanistan War convened a high-level session with former American generals, diplomats, political advisors, and former Afghan officials. Held on Friday, April 11, the session aimed to assess the war’s trajectory […]

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A senior TTP commander, Hafizullah Mubariz, was killed by Pakistani forces near the Afghanistan border, according to Pakistani media reports. Pakistani media reported on Saturday, April 12, that Hafizullah Mubarez, a senior commander of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), was killed in a military operation near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Mubarez, widely known by his alias “Kochawan,” was […]

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