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Donald Bloom, the U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan, has discussed the Afghan refugee crisis with Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister. Pakistani media reported on Tuesday, September 3rd, citing a statement from the U.S. Embassy, that both sides discussed the 1.7 million undocumented Afghan migrants currently residing in Pakistan. This discussion comes as […]

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The House Foreign Affairs Committee has summoned Antony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, to testify regarding the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Michael McCaul, the committee chairman, has warned Blinken that if he does not appear before the committee on September 19, he could face charges of contempt of Congress. The U.S. State Department has […]

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The United Nations has announced that António Guterres, the organization’s secretary-general, has appointed Georgette Gagnon as the new Political Deputy of UNAMA in Kabul. According to a statement released late Tuesday, September 3rd, Ms. Gagnon has worked for many years in peace, human rights, humanitarian assistance, and development in conflict-affected countries. Georgette Gagnon, a Canadian […]

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Afghanistan’s futsal team will face New Zealand today in their third match of the Continental Cup in Thailand after securing one win and one loss. The Afghanistan Football Federation recently announced that this game will be held on Wednesday, September 4, in Thailand. The national team will face New Zealand. Officials from the federation added […]

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On Tuesday, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the indictment of senior Hamas leaders for their roles in planning, supporting, and executing the deadly October 7 attack in southern Israel. According to the statement, the U.S. Department of Justice has charged Yahya Sinwar, the new Hamas leader, and at least five other senior leaders of […]

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The Nigerian Army reported that at least 37 people were killed in an attack attributed to Boko Haram militants in the northern part of the country. Officials stated that the motorbike-riding militants targeted a local market, opening fire and setting shops and homes ablaze. According to local sources cited by Reuters, several residents are still […]

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The Pentagon responded to the recent ISIS suicide attack in Kabul by stating that the ISIS-Khorasan branch remains a significant threat. General Ryder, a Pentagon spokesperson, told media that Washington will take appropriate measures to address this threat. On Tuesday, ISIS claimed responsibility for a deadly suicide attack targeting employees of the former Attorney General’s […]

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The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was launched close to 10 years ago, but it is struggling to meet its envisaged expectations. The CPEC is a crucial part of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), but many of its components have been marred by slow implementation, making them infeasible and unviable. Several thermal power, hydroelectric, transport […]

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Ukrainian officials reported that on Tuesday, a Russian missile attack on a military institute in Poltava, Ukraine, resulted in over 50 deaths and 271 injuries. The regional governor stated that 15 more individuals might still be trapped under the rubble of the building. Reuters, referencing social media images of the attack, described several bodies lying […]

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On Tuesday, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin announced that at least 12 people have died after a boat carrying migrants capsized while crossing from France to the UK in the English Channel. French media reported that rescue operations are ongoing for more than 50 other individuals who were on the boat. The situation remains critical […]

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Thomas West, the U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan, condemned the recent suicide attack by ISIS-K against employees of the Attorney General’s Office. The attack, which occurred the day before, targeted officials working in Kabul and has been widely denounced by international observers. West stated that there is “no justification for attacking innocent people,” emphasizing the […]

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The recent report of the United Nations Security Council highlights internal divisions among its members regarding the approach to the situation in Afghanistan. The September 2024 Monthly Forecast revealed a lack of consensus on how best to support the country and address its complex issues. While there is general agreement on the desire for a […]

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Kuwait defeated Afghanistan’s national futsal team 4-3 on Tuesday afternoon in a match at the continental five-a-side tournament in Bangkok, Thailand. This was Afghanistan’s second match in the tournament. The team’s upcoming match is against New Zealand on Wednesday. Thailand is hosting the continental tournament, which includes teams from Afghanistan, Thailand, Guatemala, New Zealand, and […]

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The Afghanistan Red Crescent Society has announced that it has provided sewing supplies to 50 widowed women upon completing vocational training. Sheikh Shahabuddin Delawar, the head of the Afghanistan Red Crescent, reported the distribution of these aids at the organization’s central nursery on Tuesday, September 3. He urged charities and investors to collaborate with the […]

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Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS) reported an increase in terrorist attacks across Pakistan in August compared to the previous month, with 84 individuals killed as a result of these attacks. The institute, in its report released on Tuesday, September 3rd, stated that at least 166 others were injured in terrorist attacks throughout Pakistan. According […]

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Two U.S. researchers have pinpointed a probable deployment site in Russia for the 9M370 Burevestnik, a nuclear-powered cruise missile praised by President Vladimir Putin as “invincible” but doubted by Western experts. The missile, known to NATO as SSC-X-9 Skyfall, is claimed by Putin to possess limitless range and evasion capabilities against U.S. defenses, yet its […]

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Hamid Karzai, the former President of Afghanistan, has condemned the attack among the employees of the Afghanistan Attorney General’s Office, which resulted in the deaths of six individuals. He has labeled the attack as a “terrorist act.” On Monday, September 2, Karzai expressed his “sympathy” to the families of the victims of the suicide attack […]

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After securing a victory against Guatemala in their second match of the Continental Cup Championship, the national futsal team will face Kuwait today. The match is scheduled to take place in Thailand on Tuesday, September 3rd. These competitions are being hosted in Bangkok, Thailand. The national team’s match against Kuwait is set to kick off […]

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UN experts have expressed concern over the increase in executions in the Islamic Republic of Iran, reporting that at least 400 people, including 15 women, have been executed in the past nine months. On Monday, UN experts stated in a letter that “in August alone, 81 people were executed. This figure represents a doubling of […]

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On Monday, the British government announced that it would suspend 30 of the 350 export licenses for weapons to Israel. The government cited a ‘clear risk’ of severe violations of international humanitarian law due to the use of these weapons in Gaza as the reason for the suspension. David Lammy, the UK Foreign Secretary, informed […]

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