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UNHCR has urged Pakistan to stop deporting vulnerable Afghan refugees, warning that forced returns, especially of women, girls, and the ill, could violate basic human rights and protections. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has expressed serious concern over Pakistan’s decision to deport Afghanistan’s refugees holding temporary residence permits, calling for the protection […]

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Pakistan’s army chief, General Asim Munir, is set to visit the U.S. for a CENTCOM leadership event—his second official trip in under two months. Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, is set to travel to the United States to attend the change-of-command ceremony at U.S. CENTCOM (Central Command), which oversees American military interests in Asia […]

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After being banned from formal schooling, many girls in Afghanistan now attend religious schools. However, they say these institutions fail to meet their educational and career aspirations. Afghanistan’s girls are increasingly turning to religious schools as their only option for learning, following the Taliban’s nationwide ban on secondary and higher education for girls. However, many […]

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Putin met U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow, intensifying Trump-led diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war ahead of an August 8 peace deadline or fresh sanctions. Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Steve Witkoff, the special envoy of U.S. President Donald Trump, in Moscow on Wednesday, August 6, according to international media reports. The […]

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China has revealed armed, four-legged “Wolf” robots designed for reconnaissance and combat, showcasing its push toward autonomous warfare and raising global concerns over AI-driven military technology. China has unveiled its newest military innovation; a pack of four-legged armed robots known as “Wolves.” These robotic units, resembling mechanical dogs, are equipped with automatic firearms and are […]

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Najeebullah Rahmati, PhD Scholar, EFL-University, Hyderabad, India. Bagram Airfield, once the largest U.S. military base in Afghanistan, has reemerged in global debate. Its strategic location near China and Central Asia fuels speculation about potential U.S.–China competition over influence and control. While Washington denies any Chinese presence at Bagram, President Donald Trump claims otherwise, linking the […]

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Indonesia has donated $3.5 million to WFP to provide fortified biscuits for 200,000 Afghan schoolchildren, aiming to improve nutrition, learning, and school attendance. The World Food Programme (WFP) announced on Wednesday, August 6, that it has received a $3.5 million contribution from Indonesia to support school feeding initiatives in Afghanistan. According to WFP’s statement on […]

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UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett warned that Pakistan’s mass, rapid deportation of Afghan refugees is deeply concerning, citing risks of instability and worsening humanitarian conditions in Afghanistan. Pakistan’s decision to begin deporting Afghan refugees holding temporary residence cards from September 1 has drawn sharp concern from the United Nations and humanitarian agencies. UN Special Rapporteur […]

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At least 20 people were killed in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, when a food truck overturned amid unsafe aid routes and worsening hunger conditions. At least 20 people were killed and dozens injured on Tuesday evening when a food truck overturned in the city of Deir al-Balah, Gaza. According to Al Arabiya citing local sources, the […]

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NASA plans to build a 100-kilowatt nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2029, aiming to secure energy for Artemis missions and counter China’s space ambitions. The U.S. space agency NASA is expediting plans to develop a 100-kilowatt nuclear reactor for deployment on the Moon by the end of this decade. This initiative is part of […]

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Pakistan will begin deporting Afghan refugees holding expired temporary residency cards starting September, citing security concerns and pressure on national resources, officials confirmed. The Government of Pakistan has officially announced that it will begin deporting Afghan refugees holding expired temporary residence cards starting from September 1, 2025. This decision was finalized during a high-level meeting […]

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In a groundbreaking move, the Lebanese government has tasked the army with drafting a plan to disarm Hezbollah by the end of this year. According to AFP, the six-hour cabinet session held on Tuesday, August 5, was chaired by President Joseph Aoun. The initiative is aimed at fulfilling the terms of a November ceasefire agreement […]

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Sweden, Norway, and Denmark have pledged a combined $500 million to a NATO program supplying advanced U.S. weapons, including Patriot missiles, to Ukraine. Sweden, Norway, and Denmark have announced a combined contribution of nearly $500 million to a new NATO-led program aimed at supplying advanced U.S. weapons, including Patriot missiles, to Ukraine. The aid follows […]

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U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized President Joe Biden’s handling of the Ukraine war, labeling it as “Biden’s war” and vowing to end U.S. involvement. Speaking to reporters in Washington on Tuesday, August 5, Trump said, “This is Biden’s war, not mine. I’m here to get us out of it.” He distanced himself from the […]

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A newly launched multi-billion-dollar energy project in Afghanistan is under scrutiny, with critics questioning its economic rationale and prospects in the current environment. A $10 billion energy project launched by Azizi Group Energy, led by businessman Mirwais Azizi, has drawn skepticism from economic experts and former Afghanistan officials over its feasibility under the current rule. […]

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Human Rights Watch states that the international community has failed to take meaningful action to halt ongoing human rights abuses in Afghanistan since 2021. Human Rights Watch, in a statement released on Tuesday to mark the fourth anniversary of the Taliban’s takeover, stated that despite extensive documentation of the group’s abuses—including bans on girls’ education, […]

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a top-level security meeting to finalize a new Gaza war strategy, reportedly aiming for a full military takeover of the territory. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a high-level security meeting on Tuesday to finalize a new military strategy for the ongoing war in Gaza, now approaching its second […]

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Over 50 UK charities have urged the government to swiftly reunite Afghan families at risk, following a major data leak endangering asylum seekers. More than 50 refugee charities and legal advocacy organizations have called on the British government to urgently facilitate the safe relocation and reunification of Afghan families who had supported UK forces during […]

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The U.S. Congress has reintroduced a bipartisan bill offering a path to permanent residency for Afghan allies who supported American missions and now face danger. Two U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill titled the Afghan Adjustment Act to provide a legal pathway for thousands of Afghan evacuees to gain permanent residency in the United […]

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Afghan Evac has urged the U.S. Congress to swiftly pass the Afghan Adjustment Act, warning that further delays endanger thousands of former Afghan allies’ lives. Afghan Evac, a leading advocacy group for Afghan refugees, has welcomed the reintroduction of the Afghan Adjustment Act in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, urging Congress […]

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