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U.S. President Donald Trump traveled to Alaska to meet Vladimir Putin, framing the talks as a critical opportunity to push for a Ukraine ceasefire and improved U.S.–Russia relations. U.S. President Donald Trump departed for Alaska on Friday to meet his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, warning that “very severe consequences” await Russia if it refuses to […]

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On this day, four years ago, the Afghan Republic collapsed. In an instant, the foundation that had supported millions of young Afghans’ dreams disintegrated. I was born in 2001, the year the international community entered Afghanistan—bringing with it a new system called democracy, and a promise called “liberation,” especially for Afghan women. I grew up […]

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Afghanistan’s healthcare system nears collapse as aid cuts force closure of 425 facilities, leaving 23 million people in urgent need of food, clean water, and medical care. Afghanistan’s healthcare system is on the verge of collapse following the Taliban’s return to power, as international aid, once the backbone of medical services, has been almost entirely […]

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Gaza’s Health Ministry reports 239 deaths from famine and crisis, as Israeli strikes kill 23 more, amid UN warnings of collapsing health services and mass civilian suffering. The Health Ministry in Gaza reports that 239 Palestinians, including 106 children, have died as famine and the deepening humanitarian crisis grip the territory. According to Al Jazeera, […]

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Kabul will host the foreign ministers of China and Pakistan on August 20 to address regional security issues and review decisions from a previous meeting in Beijing. Pakistani media have reported that the acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi will host the foreign ministers of China and Pakistan in Kabul on August 20. According to […]

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Trump said economic sanctions could persuade Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine, expressing optimism ahead of the upcoming Alaska summit with Russian and Ukrainian leaders. U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested that key issues in the Russia-Ukraine conflict could be divided between Moscow and Kyiv, indicating that Vladimir Putin may be open to […]

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Militants attacked security checkpoints in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Pakistan’s Independence Day, killing five police. Authorities intensified nationwide crackdowns, killing over 150 suspected militants in recent operations in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. On Pakistan’s Independence Day, militants attacked multiple security checkpoints in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, killing at least five police officers and wounding eight others, according […]

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RSF urged governments worldwide to grant visas to at-risk Afghan journalists, warning that many face persecution, harassment, and deportation without urgent international support and safe relocation opportunities. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has warned that the deportation of Afghan journalists from neighboring countries could expose them once again to torture, threats, and arbitrary detention by the […]

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US President said international journalists should be allowed into Gaza to report freely on humanitarian conditions, urging greater transparency amid ongoing conflict and restrictions on independent media access. U.S. President Donald Trump has called for journalists to be allowed into Gaza to witness and report on humanitarian efforts in the war-torn territory. Reuters reported on […]

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Germany is in talks with Pakistan to stop the deportation of Afghans eligible for asylum, seeking urgent solutions as Islamabad accelerates removals ahead of September. German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has confirmed that Berlin is reviewing the cases of Afghans in Pakistan who are awaiting relocation to Germany, as Islamabad accelerates the deportation of Afghan […]

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Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai condemned a reported Pakistani airstrike in Nuristan, calling for respect for Afghanistan’s sovereignty and adherence to international law amid official silence on the incident. Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has expressed concern over media reports of an alleged Pakistani airstrike in Nuristan Province. He urged Islamabad to respect Afghanistan’s sovereignty […]

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Herat’s Pashdan Dam has been inaugurated, featuring a two-megawatt power generation capacity and irrigation potential for thousands of hectares, amid ongoing debates over transparency and regional water concerns. The Taliban have announced the inauguration of the Pashdan Dam in Herat Province, claiming the project has now officially entered into operation after years of construction. Zabihullah […]

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A UK council faces backlash for charging extra burial fees for larger graves, sparking public outrage, accusations of discrimination, and calls for nationwide guidelines on funeral costs. British media have reported that Wolverhampton City Council, in western England, is facing accusations of imposing an unusual fee, dubbed the “fat corpse tax.” According to reports, the […]

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U.S. authorities have embedded hidden location trackers in select AI chip shipments to detect illegal transfers to China, marking an aggressive expansion of export control enforcement measures. U.S. authorities have secretly embedded location-tracking devices into selected shipments of advanced semiconductors in an effort to prevent their illegal transfer to China, according to two sources cited […]

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A widely circulated photo of Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Iraq, wearing a black shawl, has drawn international media coverage and speculation amid heightened Iran–Israel tensions. Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, drew widespread attention on social media during his visit to Iraq after being photographed wearing a black shawl over his head. […]

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced plans to enhance cooperation with Pakistan in critical minerals and hydrocarbons, highlighting shared economic interests alongside strengthened bilateral and security ties. On August 14, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated Pakistan on its Independence Day, highlighting the country’s cooperation in counterterrorism and trade. He also expressed Washington’s […]

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At least 26 migrants lost their lives on Wednesday when a boat traveling from Libya to Europe capsized near the Italian island of Lampedusa, according to the Italian Coast Guard. At least 26 migrants drowned on Wednesday when a boat traveling from Libya to Europe capsized near the Italian island of Lampedusa. The Italian Coast […]

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Pakistani police intensified operations in Peshawar, detaining numerous undocumented Afghan migrants as part of a wider crackdown targeting those without valid legal documentation. Pakistani police in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa say they have detained a significant number of undocumented Afghan migrants and suspected armed individuals during coordinated security operations in Peshawar. Authorities claim to have seized weapons […]

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Hamas offered to withdraw fighters from Gaza under an Egypt-brokered deal, contingent on Israeli pullback from agreed areas, international guarantees, and commitments to halt hostilities and allow humanitarian aid. Hamas has indicated its readiness to withdraw fighters from Gaza if Israel agrees to pull back from specific, mutually agreed areas, according to sources cited by […]

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A severe heatwave and strong winds have fueled wildfires across southern Europe, burning over 440,000 hectares, displacing thousands, and prompting mass evacuations in Greece, Spain, Portugal, and Albania. A severe heatwave and strong winds have fueled massive wildfires across southern Europe, destroying vast swathes of land and forcing mass evacuations. According to Reuters, fires in […]

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