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South African Ambassador to France, Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa, was found dead near a Paris hotel after a reported fall, French prosecutors confirmed amid ongoing investigations. French authorities have confirmed the death of Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa, South Africa’s ambassador to France, after his body was discovered near a Paris hotel on Tuesday, September 30. The Paris […]

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Afghanistan’s academic freedom has collapsed, ranking among the world’s lowest with a 0.08 score in the Academic Freedom Index, the Scholars at Risk 2025 report shows. The Free to Think 2025 report, released today, October 1, 2025, by Scholars at Risk (SAR), warns that Afghanistan’s higher education system remains “completely restricted,” with the Taliban continuing […]

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Scholars at Risk’s Free to Think 2025 report warns of 40 attacks on academic freedom in the US during early 2025, citing government crackdowns and restrictive policies. A leading international watchdog has warned that the United States, once seen as a global beacon of education, is now setting a dangerous example of how to dismantle […]

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UN human rights envoy Richard Bennett warned Afghanistan’s internet blackout threatens daily life, women’s rights, and fragile economic stability, urging immediate restoration and international attention. Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, has warned that the country’s ongoing internet shutdown poses serious risks to human rights and economic stability. Posting on […]

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A powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck central Philippines, killing 27 and injuring over 140, as rescue operations intensify amid aftershocks. A powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck central Philippines late Tuesday night, killing at least 27 people and injuring more than 140 others. The quake occurred around 9:59 pm local time, at a depth of roughly […]

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed defiance against renewed UN sanctions, stressing resilience, reliance on domestic capacities, and stronger regional ties to withstand mounting global pressure. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has vowed that Tehran will not bow to renewed international sanctions, insisting the nation will resist “to the last breath.” Speaking on Tuesday, September 30, at […]

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The United Nations mission in Afghanistan has urged immediate restoration of internet services, warning the blackout isolates the country, threatens stability, and worsens humanitarian crises. The United Nations has urged the Taliban to immediately restore internet and telecommunications services across Afghanistan, warning that the blackout is endangering lives and worsening the country’s crises. In a […]

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The U.S. State Department warns human trafficking risks in Afghanistan are rising, with minorities, children, and women facing forced labour, sexual exploitation, and recruitment by armed groups. The U.S. State Department, in its latest Trafficking in Persons report released on Tuesday, raised alarming concerns over the worsening situation of human trafficking in Afghanistan. The report […]

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Human trafficking networks deceive Afghan migrants in Iran with false promises of reaching Europe, later coercing them into forced labour and sexual exploitation, exploiting their vulnerable, undocumented status. Human trafficking networks are targeting Afghan migrants in Iran with false promises of safe passage to Europe. Once there, many are forced into hard labour or sexual […]

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Labour Party delegates in Liverpool passed a non-binding resolution urging the UK government to label Israel’s Gaza war “genocide,” suspend arms sales, and end trade agreements. At its annual conference in Liverpool, the UK Labour Party passed a non-binding resolution urging the government to recognise Israel’s war in Gaza as “genocide.” The motion also demanded […]

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At least 10 people were killed and 32 injured in a Quetta suicide blast, officials confirmed, with Pakistan blaming Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan militants. According to Dawn, citing the Balochistan health minister, at least 10 people were killed and 32 others injured in an explosion in Quetta on Tuesday. The blast struck a crowded part of the […]

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OpenAI has launched direct shopping in ChatGPT with Etsy and Shopify, enabling U.S. users to purchase items instantly, expanding e-commerce integration and diversifying revenue. OpenAI has launched a new e-commerce feature that enables ChatGPT users to shop directly through the platform. The feature, reported by Reuters on September 30, is being rolled out in partnership […]

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Trump and Netanyahu agreed on a 20-point “New Gaza” peace initiative, including hostage release, Israeli withdrawal, prisoner exchanges, and internationally overseen reconstruction. Al Jazeera has reported that U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reached an agreement on a 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the Gaza war. Trump hailed the deal […]

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Afghanistan’s former soldiers face increasing risks of trafficking and forced recruitment, U.S. warns, citing financial hardship, Taliban threats, and exploitation in foreign conflicts like Ukraine. The U.S. State Department has warned that former members of Afghanistan’s security forces are increasingly vulnerable to trafficking and forced recruitment in foreign wars. In a report released Tuesday, September […]

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A nationwide internet blackout in Afghanistan has alarmed diaspora communities, leaving millions disconnected, families abroad cut off from loved ones, and raising urgent concerns over education and freedoms. Afghanistan has plunged into a nationwide internet shutdown, cutting off more than 43 million people from online access and leaving families and communities in distress. CNN reported […]

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The United Kingdom imposed sanctions on dozens of Iranian officials and institutions, citing efforts to expand Tehran’s nuclear program, amid renewed international pressure and escalating regional tensions. The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on dozens of individuals and entities linked to Iran, accusing them of attempting to expand the country’s nuclear program. The British Foreign […]

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Two people were killed and five others injured after a gunman opened fire in a Texas casino parking lot, prompting swift police response and suspect arrest. Two people were killed and five others wounded after a shooting erupted in the parking lot of a casino in Eagle, Texas, on Sunday evening. Local authorities said the […]

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The United States has revoked sanctions waivers for Iran’s Chabahar Port, threatening India’s vital regional connectivity projects and raising strategic concerns over Afghanistan and Central Asia access routes. The U.S. State Department has announced the cancellation of the sanctions waiver for Iran’s Chabahar Port, which officially came into effect on Monday. According to India Today, […]

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A nationwide internet blackout in Afghanistan halted flights, stranding passengers in Dubai, disrupting family communications, raising fears about transport, trade, and worsening the country’s humanitarian and economic crisis. Flights to Afghanistan were suspended Monday evening after a nationwide internet blackout, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded at Dubai International Airport. Images shared on social media showed […]

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The U.S. peace plan envisions a transitional Palestinian government led by technocrats and guarantees all hostages’ release within 72 hours, ending Gaza hostilities immediately. Meanwhile, the U.S. plan does not endorse a two-state solution or recognize a Palestinian state; instead, it proposes a temporary transitional Palestinian authority focused on governance, economic rebuilding, and immediate hostage […]

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