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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that over the past three years, 183,000 Afghan citizens, including local collaborators, have been relocated to the United States. On Monday, December 2, Blinken made this statement during an event honoring organizations and individuals involved in the evacuation and resettlement of Afghan refugees. He emphasized the importance of […]

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Students enrolled in medical programs at various health institutes in Afghanistan report that they were not allowed to attend classes on Tuesday, December 3rd. Female students studying midwifery and nursing confirmed to Khaama Press that they were informed to stay home until further notice. One student from a medical institute in western Kabul told Khaama […]

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Christopher Donahue, the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan, has been promoted to the rank of four-star general, with the unanimous approval of the U.S. Senate. Reuters reported on Tuesday, December 3, that Senator Mark Wayne Mullin, a Republican, initially opposed the promotion but eventually agreed to it after further discussions. Donahue was responsible for […]

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Hamid Hussain, a representative of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan’s National Assembly, recently met with the Taliban Ambassador in Islamabad and called for the control of the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) by the Afghan Taliban. Hussain, who represents the Kurram region in Pakistan’s National Assembly, conveyed in a video message on Monday that he had discussed several […]

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On December 3rd, the United Nations marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day dedicated to raising awareness about issues affecting the 16% of the global population living with disabilities. In Afghanistan, under the control of Taliban administration, approximately 200,000 disabled individuals are registered with the Ministry of Martyrs and Disabled Persons. The UN […]

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State-run media of the Islamic Republic reported that the Iranian Army’s Ground Forces held an “extraordinary” military drills along the Afghanistan border. According to the news agency, the exercise focused on countering “terrorist cells and their movements outside Iran’s eastern borders.” The report stated that the operations carried out by the Islamic Republic along the […]

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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has announced, on the occasion of “International Day of Persons with Disabilities,” that it has provided vital rehabilitation services to over 11,000 children with cerebral palsy in various regions of Afghanistan. In a statement released on Monday, December 2, the ICRC expressed concern over the lack of […]

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The leadership of the Taliban has recently ordered the closure of all medical institutes for women and girls, effective from today, Tuesday, December 3. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Public Health, under the direction of Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada. Radio Azadi reported that a doctor, attending the meeting, revealed that Bakhtur Rahman Sharafat, […]

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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has warned Hamas that if they do not release the hostages by January 20, 2025, there will be severe consequences for the Middle East. He emphasized that failure to free the hostages would result in heavy repercussions. On Monday, December 2nd, Trump wrote on his social media platform, “Truth Social,” stating […]

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International media outlets have reported that the Israeli army launched an attack in response to a missile strike by Hezbollah on areas in southern Lebanon, resulting in at least nine deaths. CNN has reported that the Israeli army carried out its deadliest attack since the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon on Monday, December 2nd. The strike […]

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The Kremlin has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, to discuss the situation in Syria. The Kremlin’s statement, released on Monday, December 2nd, mentioned that the conversation took place at the request of the Islamic Republic of Iran. This highlights Iran’s ongoing interest in coordinating […]

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that since the beginning of this year, 81 cases of polio, also known as childhood paralysis, have been recorded in Afghanistan and Pakistan. In a message posted on X/Twitter on Monday, December 2nd, the organization stated that, during this period, 25 cases of polio were identified in Afghanistan […]

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A new report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reveals that the 100 largest arms companies saw a 4.2% increase in revenue in 2023, reaching $632 billion, largely driven by the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. The report, released on Monday, highlighted that Russian, American, and Israeli companies benefitted the most from […]

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International media have reported on the unexpected visit of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to Kyiv. During his visit, Scholz announced that Germany would provide additional weapons to Ukraine worth 650 million euros by the end of December. This announcement underscores Germany’s continued support for Ukraine amidst the ongoing war. Scholz emphasized that “Ukraine can count […]

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Fifty-six people were killed, and several others were injured in a deadly stampede at a soccer stadium in southern Guinea, following clashes between fans. The incident occurred on Sunday, December 1, 2024, in the city of Nzerekore. Guinea’s Communications Minister, Fana Soumah, confirmed the deaths and stated that an investigation is underway to determine those […]

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The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has announced that by 2025, it will provide livelihood support to over 200,000 families across eight provinces in Afghanistan. In a statement released on Sunday, December 1st, the FAO mentioned that 45,000 of these families are led by women. The aid will be distributed in the provinces […]

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The Iranian human rights organization, known as Hal-Wash, has reported that three individuals, including an 18-year-old Afghan citizen, were executed in the Yazd prison of Iran. The organization released a report on Sunday, December 1st, stating that the execution took place on Thursday of the previous week. According to the report, the individual was detained in […]

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Ukraine’s membership in NATO is crucial for the country’s survival. Zelensky made these remarks on Sunday, December 1, during a meeting with European Union leaders in Kyiv. He emphasized that before any negotiations with Russia can take place, Ukraine must be in a “strong position.” He further stressed […]

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The 28th technical meeting of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) has begun in Mashhad, Iran. According to Iranian media reports on Monday, December 2, the meeting aims to prepare the agenda for the upcoming meeting of foreign ministers from member states of the organization. The official meeting of the foreign ministers of the ECO member […]

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Local officials in Badakhshan province have announced the arrest of over 100 individuals connected to opium poppy cultivation in several districts of the province. Shafiqullah Hafizi, the head of the anti-narcotics division reported on Sunday, December 1 that these individuals were arrested during a large-scale anti-narcotics operation in the districts of Argo, Daraym, Yaftal Payan, […]

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