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The U.S. State Department is continuing to process Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) applications for Afghan applicants seeking relocation. The U.S. State Department confirmed on Monday that it is continuing to process Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) applications for Afghanistan’s nationals. The department stated that these applications are currently in various stages, including consular interviews, security reviews, […]

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Khamenei’s adviser warned that Iran would be forced to pursue nuclear weapons if attacked by the U.S. or Israel. Ali Larijani, advisor to the Supreme Leader of Iran, responded to Donald Trump’s repeated threats, warning that if the U.S. or Israel were to attack Iran under the pretext of its nuclear program, Iran would be […]

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Iran has warned of retaliation after Trump’s threat of strikes, emphasizing that the U.S. will face consequences for its actions. The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned President Donald Trump’s threat to bomb Iran, calling it a clear violation of international principles. Spokesman Ismail Baghai emphasized that violence begets violence, and peace brings peace, […]

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French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has been barred from politics for five years following a conviction for embezzlement. Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s far-right National Rally party, was convicted on Monday for embezzling European Parliament funds. As part of her sentence, she has been banned from participating in elections for five years, which […]

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Switzerland has opened its humanitarian office in Kabul to provide targeted aid to the people of Afghanistan facing severe distress. The Swiss Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the reopening of its Development and Cooperation Agency office in Kabul. On Monday, March 31, the Ministry issued a statement confirming that the office had officially reopened […]

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​Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, emphasized that the U.S. will not rest until all detained Americans, particularly in Afghanistan, are safely brought home. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has welcomed the release of American citizen Faye Hall from Taliban custody. On Monday evening, March 31, Rubio posted on X (formerly Twitter): “The […]

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As the new academic year begins in Afghanistan, it also marks the third consecutive year that girls above the age of 12 have been denied access to formal education. In response to these ongoing restrictions, Begum Academy, a digital education initiative founded by Afghan entrepreneur Hamida Aman in November 2023, continues to expand its services […]

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Pakistan has postponed Afghan deportations until April 10, aiming to expel 3 million refugees by the end of the year. Pakistan has extended the deadline for the deportation and expulsion of Afghan migrants by 10 days, now set for April 10. This decision comes in consideration of the upcoming Eid al-Fitr holiday, as reported by […]

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​President Donald Trump has threatened to impose additional sanctions and tariffs on Russian oil if President Vladimir Putin does not agree to a peace deal to end the Ukraine conflict. President Donald Trump has expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. In a phone interview with NBC News on […]

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The U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that he is seriously considering running for a third presidential term. In a phone interview with NBC News, he remarked, “There are ways to do it,” but added that it is still too early to make a decision. Trump’s comments suggest an attempt to bypass the U.S. […]

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Former President Hamid Karzai, in an Eid al-Fitr greeting, stressed the need to reopen educational centers for girls and remove work restrictions on women, viewing closed schools and universities as major obstacles to national progress. In a message posted on his official social media platform X, Karzai congratulated the arrival of Eid al-Fitr and called […]

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The family of a U.S. citizen urges the Trump administration to secure his release from Taliban custody, demanding swift action. Following the release of another U.S. citizen from Taliban custody, the family of Mahmood Shah Habibi, an Afghan-American detained by the Taliban for over two and a half years, has urged the Trump administration to […]

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Trump warned that if Iran refuses a nuclear deal, it will face bombing, emphasizing unprecedented military action as a possibility. NBC News reported that U.S. President Donald Trump warned in an interview that if Iran does not agree on its nuclear program, it will be bombed. He stated that the bombing would be unlike anything […]

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Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan, released a message on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, wishing the people of Afghanistan peace, dignity, and hope. In his message, stated on the social media platform X on Sunday, March 30, Richard Bennett expressed his best wishes for justice and human rights, hoping that Eid would […]

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Officials in Pakistan have completed arrangements to detain and expel Afghan citizens following the March 31 deadline for their voluntary return to Afghanistan. This move is part of the country’s plan to address the growing concerns regarding the status of Afghan migrants in Pakistan. A high-level meeting on Friday, chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, […]

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The Supreme Court has announced the release of over 2,000 prisoners and the reduction of sentences for another 3,000 to mark Eid al-Fitr across Afghanistan. The Taliban’s Supreme Court has announced the release of 2,463 prisoners across Afghanistan to mark the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. The release was ordered by Hibatullah Akhundzada, the leader of […]

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Raids on Afghan refugees’ homes in Pakistan as expulsion deadline nears are raising serious humanitarian concerns and tensions. As the deadline for the expulsion of Afghan nationals from Pakistan approaches, tensions rise as the police conduct raids on student dormitories, residential areas, and guesthouses. The Express Tribune reported that these actions are pushing Pakistan towards […]

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Abdul Qahar Balkhi stated that the military equipment left by the US in Afghanistan will not be returned under any circumstances. The spokesperson of the Taliban Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abdul Qahar Balkhi, responded to recent comments by US President Donald Trump regarding military equipment left behind in Afghanistan. Balkhi stated that the remaining US […]

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A 28-year-old man was killed in a knife attack in Bordeaux, France. On Friday, French media reported a stabbing attack in Bordeaux’s “Victory Square,” where one person was killed, and the suspect was arrested. Both the victim and the attacker were Afghan citizens. The incident took place on Friday, March 28th, at approximately 6:30 PM […]

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Elon Musk’s Office of Efficiency has saved $130 billion by cutting unnecessary costs and improving government operations, focusing on transparency. Elon Musk, head of the U.S. Office of Efficiency, announced that his office has saved $130 billion in the federal budget. In an exclusive interview with Fox News on March 28, Musk discussed his efforts […]

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