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Five Afghanistan citizens were among 96 prisoners executed in Iran in July, Hengaw reported, sparking criticism over the surge in executions and lack of judicial transparency. Hengaw, a human rights organization, has reported that 96 prisoners were executed in Iran during July, including five Afghan nationals. The group said on Sunday, August 3, that the […]

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Stephen Miller accused India of funding Russia’s war in Ukraine through oil purchases, warning of U.S. tariffs despite Trump’s claim of a “great” relationship with Modi. Stephen Miller, a senior adviser to Donald Trump, has accused India of indirectly funding Russia’s war in Ukraine by continuing to purchase Russian oil. In an interview with Fox […]

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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif voiced support for Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear energy during talks with President Masoud Pezeshkian, aiming to boost trade and regional cooperation. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has voiced support for Iran’s right to develop nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. Sharif made the statement on Sunday, August 3, during a […]

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FIFA launched the first global talent camp in Sydney to form an Afghanistan’s refugee women’s football team, aiming for international friendlies and reviving Afghanistan women’s football hopes. The world’s first global talent camp for Afghanistan’s refugee women footballers has taken place in Sydney, Australia, marking an important step for displaced Afghanistan athletes. Reuters reported on […]

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Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir prayed at Al-Aqsa Mosque, defying decades-old agreements, and raising fears of renewed unrest and regional instability. Israel’s National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, visited the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem on Sunday and announced that he had prayed at the site. Reuters reported on August 3 that, under the long-standing […]

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Two former Afghan interpreters who worked with American forces were arrested in the United States on accusations of posing a national security threat, prompting widespread concern and debate. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has arrested two former Afghan interpreters who previously worked with American forces, detaining them in Connecticut and San Diego, according to […]

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Russia’s Krashenninikov volcano erupted after six centuries of dormancy, sending a huge ash cloud skyward, with experts linking the event to last week’s powerful earthquake in eastern Russia. The long-dormant Krashenninikov volcano in Russia has erupted for the first time in nearly 600 years, Russian media reported on Sunday, August 3. Experts believe the eruption […]

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Donald Trump claimed he ended five wars, curbed Iran’s nuclear capability, and revived America’s economy, though independent sources have not verified many of his bold statements. U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed he ended five wars in recent months and transformed the American economy from stagnation to “unprecedented strength.” In a post on Truth Social […]

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Eight soldiers were killed and 11 injured after militants attacked three security posts in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, prompting a major search and military operation. Eight Pakistani soldiers were killed and 11 others injured when militants attacked multiple security posts in Panjgur district of Balochistan province, local media reported. The assault occurred on Sunday, August 3, […]

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The killers of renowned Iranian filmmaker Dariush Mehrjui were spared execution after the victim’s family granted pardon, prompting courts to impose alternative punishments under Iran’s qisas law. The murder case of renowned Iranian filmmaker Dariush Mehrjui and his wife, Vahideh Mohammadi-Far, has been formally closed after nearly two years of legal proceedings, Iranian media reported. […]

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Kabul now houses over 40% of Afghanistan’s urban population, UN-Habitat reports, warning that most residents live in unsafe informal settlements vulnerable to worsening climate risks. The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has revealed that Kabul is home to more than 40 percent of Afghanistan’s entire urban population, underscoring the city’s rapid and uneven growth. […]

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Hunger in Afghanistan is worsening, with the World Food Programme (WFP) warning that it needs $539 million over the next six months to respond to the growing crisis. The agency said on Sunday, August 3, that returning women and children are among the most vulnerable, facing the harshest effects of rising food insecurity. WFP reported […]

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Mohammed was the most popular baby boy name in England and Wales for 2024, while Olivia led for girls, reflecting shifting cultural and naming trends. The latest data from the UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that Mohammed remained the most popular name for newborn boys in England and Wales in 2024. It is […]

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Two Afghan asylum seekers were arrested and charged in the UK for allegedly raping, strangling, and abducting a 12-year-old girl, sparking outrage and immigration policy debates. British media have reported that two Afghan asylum seekers have been arrested and formally charged in the U.K. for the alleged rape, strangulation, and abduction of a 12-year-old girl […]

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A clash erupted near Manbij between Syria’s army and the U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, leaving injuries and raising tensions over territorial control and agreements. Syria’s Ministry of Defense reported that a U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) attack near Manbij injured four Syrian soldiers and three civilians. The state news agency SANA condemned the […]

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A drone strike in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa killed five children and injured twelve others, sparking outrage and calls for accountability amid claims all victims were civilians. A drone strike in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has left five children dead and at least twelve others injured, including women and children, according to local sources. The attack […]

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Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies uncovered a major bribery network involving overpriced military drone contracts, arresting officials and sparking renewed demands for transparency and accountability. Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies have exposed a sweeping bribery network tied to the purchase of military drones and signal-jamming equipment, a revelation that comes just days after their independence was restored following mass […]

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Afghanistan will play Pakistan and the UAE in a seven-match tri-nation cricket series in Sharjah from August 29, boosting preparation for the upcoming Asia Cup. The Afghanistan Cricket Board has announced that a tri-nation series featuring Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates will kick off on August 29 at Sharjah Stadium. The series will […]

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Scientists suggest Earth and the Milky Way may sit inside a vast cosmic bubble, a finding that could help explain discrepancies in measuring the universe’s expansion rate. Astronomers from the Universities of Portsmouth and St Andrews have discovered new evidence suggesting that the Milky Way and Earth may be located inside a massive cosmic void. […]

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UNICEF reports measles has killed 357 children in Afghanistan in just six months, warning over 12 million children urgently need aid amid worsening health and malnutrition crises. UNICEF warns Afghanistan is facing a worsening humanitarian emergency, with measles killing at least 357 children in the first half of 2025 and over 12 million needing urgent […]

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