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An Afghan man has been arrested in Houston over the killing of a former U.S. military interpreter, who was also a well-known advocate for Afghan refugees. Authorities in Houston have arrested an Afghan national in the fatal stabbing of Abdul Rahman Niazi, a former U.S. military interpreter and prominent advocate for Afghan refugees. According to […]

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Afghanistan’s Media Support Organization has launched a campaign urging Iran and Pakistan to stop deporting Afghan journalists, calling for faster relocation to safe countries and stressing “journalism is not a crime.” The Afghanistan Media Support Organization (AMSO) has launched a campaign opposing the deportation of Afghan journalists from Iran and Pakistan, warning that such actions […]

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At least five Al Jazeera journalists were killed in an Israeli strike near Gaza City’s al-Shifa Hospital. The victims included correspondents Anas al-Sharif and Mohammed Qreiqeh, along with cameramen Ibrahim Zaher, Moamen Aliwa, and Mohammed Noufal, the broadcaster reported. They were among seven people killed when an Israeli attack struck a press tent positioned outside […]

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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and U.S. President Trump discussed Israel’s new Gaza offensive plan, aiming to capture remaining Gaza, end the war, and secure hostage releases. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump have discussed Israel’s new military plans for operations in the Gaza Strip. In a statement on Sunday, August 10, […]

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The FBI has announced a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to the location or recovery of Afghan–American Mahmood Shah Habibi. The FBI in Washington has released a missing-person poster for Mahmood Shah Habibi, an Afghan–American citizen and former head of Afghanistan’s Civil Aviation Authority. In a statement issued Sunday, August 10, […]

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The CDC reports Stratos, a new COVID-19 variant, rising from 7.4% to 22.7% globally in May, with significant spread in multiple U.S. states. A new COVID-19 variant, “Stratos,” is spreading at a “moderate” level across the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Global data shows its prevalence rose […]

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Iran has vowed to block the U.S.-brokered Zangezur Corridor linking Azerbaijan and Turkey via Armenia, citing concerns over geopolitical changes and exclusive U.S. development rights. Iran has declared firm opposition to the proposed Zangezur Corridor, a key element in a U.S.-brokered peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan mediated under the President Donald Trump. The planned […]

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Canada’s immigration department has expressed deep concern over reports that Tajikistan may deport Afghan refugees awaiting resettlement, urging urgent international action to ensure their safety and protection. Canada’s Ministry of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship has expressed deep concern over reports that Afghan refugees are being deported from Tajikistan. According to estimates, around 3,000 Afghan refugees […]

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Former Palestinian football star Suleiman al-Obeid, nicknamed the “Pelé of Palestine,” was killed in an Israeli strike while awaiting humanitarian aid. The Palestinian Football Federation has announced that Suleiman al-Obeid, a former national team player known as the “Pelé of Palestine,” was killed in an Israeli attack in southern Gaza. According to the federation, the […]

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Field Marshal Asim Munir embarked on his second U.S. visit in under two months, engaging with senior U.S. military officials and the Pakistani diaspora to deepen strategic and defense ties. Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, has traveled to the United States for the second time in less than three months, according to […]

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At least 23 Palestinians have died and over 120 injured in Gaza due to air-dropped aid, prompting urgent calls for safer humanitarian delivery methods. The Gaza Media Office says that since the start of the war in the enclave, at least 23 Palestinians have been killed and 124 others injured due to air-dropped humanitarian aid. […]

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Afghanistan’s Suhail Fedayee defeated his American opponent in an MMA competition, winning by first-round submission and continuing his unbeaten streak with four consecutive professional victories. Suhail Fedayee, a former Afghanistan national jiu-jitsu champion, defeated his American opponent in an intense mixed martial arts (MMA) bout, preserving his undefeated record. Competing in the 63-kilogram weight class […]

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Over the past month, authorities have publicly flogged more than 80 men and women across Afghanistan, amid ongoing concerns over human rights abuses and legal transparency. The Taliban’s Supreme Court says 31 people were publicly flogged over the past week in the provinces of Maidan Wardak, Kabul, Zabul, Kapisa, Baghlan, and Kunduz for various alleged […]

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The White House is considering inviting Zelensky to Alaska for potential Trump–Putin talks, amid ongoing efforts to broker a ceasefire and secure Ukraine’s and Europe’s security guarantees. The White House is considering inviting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Alaska next week, where U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to […]

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European leaders have insisted Trump–Putin talks proceed only under a ceasefire, stressing Ukraine’s security and Europe’s stability depend on strong, credible guarantees before meaningful negotiations occur. European leaders have urged that any planned talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin should only take place under a formal ceasefire. In a joint […]

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Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani pledged to eliminate all weapons held outside state authority, stressing this step is vital for security and rule of law. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has declared that all weapons in Iraq must be under state control, citing the country’s improved security situation as removing any justification for arms […]

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A tribal clash in Chaman, Balochistan, Pakistan injured 23 people, including three women, amid rising concerns over recurring violence and the region’s long-standing tribal rivalries. A violent clash between two rival tribes in Pakistan’s border town of Chaman has left 23 people injured, including three women, according to a report. The confrontation erupted on Saturday […]

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Tens of thousands in Israel protested Netanyahu’s Gaza takeover plan, demanding an end to the war and a hostage deal to free remaining captives. Media oultets report that tens of thousands of people in Israel have taken to the streets in large-scale protests against the government’s plans to seize Gaza. Al Jazeera reported that around […]

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Exiled Afghanistan journalists in Pakistan demand an immediate halt to forced deportations, urging global media bodies and rights organizations to provide urgent protection and humanitarian support. Thousands of Afghanistan’s journalists who fled to Pakistan after the Taliban’s return to power are now facing the threat of forced deportation. Many have been living in uncertainty for […]

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The United States has activated a sweeping new tariff regime, raising duties on imports from dozens of countries, with rates ranging from 10 percent to as high as 50 percent. The measures, signed by President Donald Trump on July 31, came into force at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on August 7, with U.S. Customs instructed […]

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