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Over 100 Afghan citizens freed from Pakistan prisons

2 weeks 5 days ago

More than 100 Afghans have been released from Pakistani prisons and returned to Afghanistan, according to the Ministry of Refugees. The Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations announced that 101 Afghan nationals have been released from various prisons across Pakistan. These individuals, detained for periods ranging from two to five days due to lack of […]

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WFP warns US Food Aid Cuts Will Worsen Crisis in Afghanistan

2 weeks 5 days ago

The World Food Programme warns that U.S. cuts to emergency food aid will worsen hunger and the crisis in Afghanistan. The World Food Programme (WFP) has expressed deep concern over the U.S. decision to cut emergency food aid to 14 countries, including Afghanistan. On Tuesday, April 8, WFP officials confirmed that they are in communication […]

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UN warns of dire consequences from ongoing ban on Girls’ Education in Afghanistan

2 weeks 5 days ago

The UN has warned that Afghanistan’s ongoing ban on girls’ education threatens the country’s social and economic future. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has issued a warning about the long-term consequences of the continued ban on girls’ education in Afghanistan. According to OCHA’s latest report from January 2025, approximately […]

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Trump and Netanyahu Discuss Tariffs and Middle East Issues

2 weeks 5 days ago

Trump and Netanyahu met at the White House to discuss tariffs, the situation in Gaza, and broader Middle East issues. Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, visited the United States this week for an official meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. The meeting took place on Tuesday, April 8, against the backdrop of escalating […]

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Elon Musk urges Trump to lift tariffs amid economic turmoil and stock market decline

2 weeks 5 days ago

The trade war initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump through widespread tariffs has caused severe volatility in financial markets and a significant drop in stock values in the United States. Amid this economic turmoil, the Washington Post reported on Monday, April 7, that Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and head of the Office of Government […]

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Trump cuts humanitarian aid to Afghanistan

2 weeks 5 days ago

The Trump administration has recently cut most or all remaining U.S. humanitarian aid to Afghanistan. This decision is part of a broader strategy aimed at reducing U.S. involvement in the country. According to Reuters, the cuts were implemented by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) over the past […]

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Taliban denies reports of Bagram Airbase handover to the US

2 weeks 5 days ago

Bagram Airbase, once the center of U.S. military operations in Afghanistan, has been a focal point of strategic, political, and military significance. Located in Parwan province, it served as the primary logistics and operations hub for U.S. and NATO forces throughout the two-decade-long military engagement in Afghanistan. However, the departure of U.S. forces in 2021 […]

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Trump on halting Afghanistan aid: ‘We support out allies, not our enemies’

2 weeks 5 days ago

Trump criticized U.S. aid to Afghanistan, stating that America should focus on supporting allies instead of funding adversaries like the current regime. Donald Trump, the President of the United States, has once again declared his intention to stop humanitarian aid to Afghanistan under Taliban control. He stated that Biden’s way of withdrawing from Afghanistan not […]

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Iraqi Militias, including kata’ib Hezbollah, ready to disarm: Reuters

2 weeks 5 days ago

Reuters says several Iran-backed militias in Iraq, including Kata’ib Hezbollah, have expressed readiness to disarm to avoid conflict. Reuters News Agency reported on Monday, April 7, in an exclusive story that several Iran-backed Shiite militant groups in Iraq, including Kata’ib Hezbollah, have announced for the first time their willingness to disarm. According to informed sources, […]

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Construction begins on New Peshawar-Torkham Highway to boost regional connectivity

2 weeks 5 days ago

The National Highway Authority of Pakistan has announced the construction of a new highway, approximately 48 kilometers long, with four lanes for both directions, stretching from Peshawar to Torkham. The authority stated that the goal of constructing this highway is to facilitate trade and promote economic development in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. It also mentioned […]

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Turkish opposition leader urges early elections

2 weeks 6 days ago

Turkish opposition leader, Özgür Özel, has called for early elections, emphasizing protests and weekly gatherings in response to Ekrem İmamoğlu’s arrest. Özgür Özel, leader of the Republican People’s Party (CHP), has called for early elections in Turkey. His remarks came after being elected as the leader of CHP during an extraordinary congress on Sunday, April […]

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Iran execution rate doubled in first quarter of 2025: Human Rights Group

2 weeks 6 days ago

In the first quarter of 2025, Iran’s execution rate doubled, with at least 230 people, including 8 women, executed. The Norway-based Iran Human Rights Organization reported that at least 230 people, including 8 women, were executed in Iran during the first three months of 2025. This figure represents a twofold increase compared to the same […]

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Belarus customs seizes over 500 Kg of Explosives Bound for Russia

2 weeks 6 days ago

Belarus Customs intercepted over 500 kg of explosives hidden in a vehicle attempting to cross into Russia, arresting the suspect. Belarusian customs authorities have announced the seizure of over 500 kilograms of explosives bound for Russia and the arrest of a suspect. In an official statement, Belarusian customs confirmed that their officers successfully intercepted 580 […]

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Pakistan defense minister calls critics of Afghan refugee expulsion ‘Enemies of Pakistan’

2 weeks 6 days ago

Pakistan’s Defense Minister condemned critics of Afghan migrant expulsions, calling them “enemies” and asserting that they have no place in Pakistan. Pakistan’s Defense Minister has responded to criticism regarding the forced expulsion of Afghan migrants, labeling critics as “enemies of Pakistan.” He emphasized that those who do not respect the country have no place in […]

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UN urges continued donor support amid Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis

2 weeks 6 days ago

The UN urges international donors to maintain critical support for Afghanistan, addressing urgent humanitarian needs amid a severe crisis. The United Nations is urging international donors to maintain critical support for Afghanistan, a country facing the second-largest humanitarian crisis in the world. In 2025, approximately 22.9 million Afghans are in urgent need of assistance. The […]

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Malnutrition threatens the lives of millions of Children in Afghanistan: WFP

2 weeks 6 days ago

The World Food Programme (WFP) has once again warned about the dire situation facing children in Afghanistan, stating that millions of Afghan children are at serious risk of malnutrition this year. According to WFP officials in Afghanistan, recent assessments reveal that at least 3.5 million children across the country will face malnutrition in the current […]

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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu arrives in Washington for key talks

2 weeks 6 days ago

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu arrived in Washington with his wife for crucial talks amid rising regional tensions and U.S.-Israel coordination. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has traveled to Washington at the invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump. The visit comes at a time of heightened tensions across the Middle East. Netanyahu, accompanied by his wife, […]

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Iran’s Industry and Trade Minister to visit Afghanistan soon

2 weeks 6 days ago

Iran’s Industry and Trade Minister is set to visit Afghanistan soon to discuss expanding bilateral trade and investment opportunities with Taliban officials. The Iranian Embassy in Kabul has announced that Seyed Mohammad Atabak, Iran’s Minister of Industry, Mine, and Trade, is scheduled to visit Afghanistan in the near future. According to the statement released Sunday, […]

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Iran warns six regional countries against supporting US Military Action: Reuters

2 weeks 6 days ago

Iran warned six regional countries that supporting a U.S. attack, including airspace use, would be considered a hostile act. Iran has issued formal warnings to six neighboring countries, stating that any support for a potential U.S. military strike—including allowing the use of their airspace or territory—would be considered a hostile act. This was reported by […]

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8 TTP militants killed near Afghanistan border: Pakistan Army

2 weeks 6 days ago

Eight TTP militants were killed near the Afghanistan border after a failed infiltration attempt, Pakistan Army confirmed in a statement. The Pakistan Army announced on April 6 that eight militants affiliated with Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed in an attempted cross-border infiltration near the Afghanistan border. According to Dawn newspaper, the incident took place late […]

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