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Two Afghan activists receive 2024 Diana Award for advocating girls’ education in Afghanistan

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Two Afghan activists have received the prestigious Diana Award 2024 for their unwavering efforts to promote girls’ education in Afghanistan, a cause severely threatened under Taliban rule. Robina Azizi, education activist and the founder of Path of Change, was awarded for her unwavering commitment to advocating for Afghan girls’ education. After being forced to flee […]

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Over 90 Afghan families deported from Pakistan and Iran

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Following the expulsion of Afghan migrants from neighboring countries, the Ministry of Refugees has announced the deportation of more than ninety Afghan families from Pakistan and Iran. According to the statement, ninety-five Afghan families returned to Afghanistan through Kandahar, Nangarhar, Nimroz, and Herat provinces on Thursday, 5th of December. The ministry added that these families […]

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Ban on girls’ education violates our resolution: OIC to Taliban

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The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has expressed serious concern over the Taliban’s recent decree banning girls from attending medical institutions. The statement highlights that Afghanistan’s women are witnessing severe violations of their fundamental rights to education, and the new decree directly contradicts OIC resolutions. In a statement released on Thursday, December 5, the OIC […]

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Afghanistan’s wrestling team departs for Ibrahim Mustafa Cup in Cairo

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Officials from Afghanistan’s Wrestling Federation have announced that the national wrestling team has departed for Cairo, Egypt, to participate in the World Wrestling Championship. The Afghanistan Wrestling Federation has stated that the international competition will be held in Egypt under the name of the Ibrahim Mustafa Cup, where the country’s wrestling team will represent Afghanistan. […]

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Blinken: G7 to send $50 Billion of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine

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Antony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, stated that the Group of Seven (G7) will send $50 billion of Russia’s frozen assets to Ukraine. On Wednesday night, in a press conference in Brussels, Antony Blinken announced that the United States and European Union countries will allocate $50 billion from the profits of Russia’s frozen assets […]

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Syrian opposition forces capture key city of Hama

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On Thursday, armed opposition groups entered the city of Hama, taking control of the central prison and the military airport in the city. As the opposition forces advanced into the city, the Syrian Army withdrew from the key city of Hama. Arab media reported that the Syrian Army had pulled out of Hama and armed […]

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Mohammad Sadiq reappointed as Pakistan’s special representative for Afghanistan

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Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, has appointed Mohammad Sadiq as the country’s Special Representative for Afghanistan. According to Pakistani media reports, on Thursday, December 5th, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan issued a statement announcing that, considering Mr. Sadiq’s experience, he has been reappointed as the Special Representative for Afghanistan. According to […]

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Arezo TV Office sealed in Kabul, staff detained

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The Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC) and the Freedom of Expression House confirmed that the forces of the Taliban sealed the office of Arezo TV in Kabul and took several of its employees with them. The Afghanistan Journalists Center, citing informed sources, reported that “intelligence and Ministry of Virtue officials” went to the Arezo TV office […]

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Iran: 12 Afghan citizens executed in the past month

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The Iranian Human Rights Organization announced that 12 Afghan citizens were executed in various prisons across Iran in the past month. The organization has recently published statistics showing that 16 Afghan citizens were executed in 2022 and 25 Afghan citizens were executed in 2023 in Iran. Meanwhile, the organization also added that in just the […]

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Russia-North Korea mutual Defense Pact officially comes into effect

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North Korea’s state media have reported that after the exchange of ratified documents for the mutual defense pact between Moscow and Pyongyang, the implementation process has officially begun. The documents of this mutual defense pact had previously been separately ratified by Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, in Moscow, and by Kim Jong-un, the leader […]

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Global outrage over ban on girls’ education in Medical Institutes in Afghanistan

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In a recent move, the education of girls and women in medical institutions in Afghanistan has been banned. This decision, made three days ago, has sparked widespread international reactions, including from human rights organizations, world leaders, prominent political figures, and athletes both within and outside the country. Calls have been made for the cancellation of […]

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Bitcoin price surpasses $100,000 for the first time

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Bitcoin’s value, which has been steadily growing since Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. elections, surpassed the $100,000 mark for the first time on Thursday, December 5. This cryptocurrency has seen significant growth over the past year, but the 45% increase after the U.S. elections has made Bitcoin one of the most profitable digital currencies. […]

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Amnesty International: Israel committing Genocide in Gaza

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In response to Israel’s widespread attacks on Gaza, Amnesty International has accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. According to The Guardian, Amnesty International claims that Israel’s attacks on Gaza constitute genocide under international law. The Amnesty report emphasizes that Israel has consistently and recklessly fired upon the residents of Gaza. The Guardian further notes […]

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Opposition parties seek impeachment of South Korean president Yoon

2 weeks 3 days ago

On Wednesday, opposition parties in South Korea submitted an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol for his failed attempt to impose martial law. The ruling party, however, opposes the move and plans to challenge it. The impeachment motion is scheduled to be discussed in Parliament on Friday or Saturday, December 6 or 7. The Democratic […]

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World Bank describes Afghanistan’s economic future as ‘Uncertain’ and Challenging

2 weeks 3 days ago

The World Bank, in its latest report titled “Renewing Development in Afghanistan,” has warned about the economic future of the country, highlighting that Afghanistan’s economic outlook is facing many challenges. The report, published on Wednesday, December 4, shows a modest 2.7% growth in Afghanistan’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). However, this growth is insufficient to compensate […]

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UN to launch alternative poppy cultivation project in Kandahar and Helmand to support farmers

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The United Nations has announced plans to launch an alternative poppy cultivation project in the provinces of Kandahar and Helmand at the beginning of the new year. The project aims to support farmers and livestock owners by strengthening agriculture and animal husbandry. It will focus on providing the necessary resources for the development of these […]

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Michel Barnier’s French Government collapses after No-Confidence Vote

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The new French government, led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier, collapsed after three months in power, following a no-confidence vote in Parliament. Michel Barnier, who assumed the position of Prime Minister three months ago, faced a no-confidence vote in a parliamentary session. The majority of parliamentarians voted against him, resulting in his government’s downfall. According […]

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Austria donates €5 million in humanitarian aid to Afghanistan

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The Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the country has allocated €5 million to Afghanistan’s humanitarian fund. The funds are aimed at supporting critical relief efforts in the country. Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg, while highlighting ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and the Russia-Ukraine war, stated, “We must not forget the people of […]

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PTM leader urges Taliban to lift ban on women’s education in Afghanistan

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The leader of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) has addressed the ban on women’s education in Afghanistan, stating that women’s education is essential for the country’s development and progress. He called on the Taliban to lift the ban on education for girls and women. On Wednesday, the PTM leader took to his social media account, […]

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Over 90% of Afghanistan’s districts face limited access to humanitarian aid: UN Report

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The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has released a new report highlighting the restricted access of aid to those in need in Afghanistan. According to the report, more than 90% of districts in the country have “limited” access to humanitarian assistance. The OCHA report, published on Wednesday, December 4, shows […]

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