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Amid rising tensions at the border and increasing insecurity in Pakistan, Obaidur Rahman Nizamani, Pakistan’s diplomat in Kabul, met with Mullah Yaqub, the Taliban’s Defense Minister on Wednesday. According to a statement from the Taliban’s Ministry of Defense, Nizamani emphasized the need to expand cooperation and strengthen bilateral relations. Mullah Yaqub described the Afghanistan-Pakistan relationship […]

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The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation of Afghanistan reports that dozens of Afghan families have been expelled from Iran and Pakistan and have returned to the country. The ministry stated that 174 Afghan families have re-entered the country through Kandahar, Nangarhar, Nimroz, and Herat after being expelled. According to the statement also stated that the […]

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The police in Pakistan have announced that the death toll from sectarian clashes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has risen to 99. On Tuesday, November 26, Islamabad Post reported that clashes between tribes had occurred again the previous night. Pakistani police stated that as a result of overnight gunfire between tribes in the region, 10 people […]

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Human rights organization Hengaw reported that the Islamic Republic has executed an Afghan prisoner on charges of murder in Shiraz Central Prison. The organization added that the number of Afghan prisoners executed this year has reached 63. On Wednesday, November 27, Hengaw reported that the execution order for Nazmuddin, a 27-year-old from Mazar-i-Sharif who lived […]

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Thousands of Lebanese, who had been displaced from their homes in the south due to deadly Israeli attacks, returned to their homes on Wednesday, November 27. Images of their return, published by Arabic media, show a caravan of vehicles carrying Lebanese refugees heading towards southern Lebanon in the morning. They returned home after a ceasefire […]

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Pakistani media reported that due to protests by supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party and road blockages, the transportation of export and import goods between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been disrupted. Dawn newspaper reported on Wednesday, November 27, that trucks carrying fresh fruits, coal, and soap from Afghanistan have been stuck in different parts […]

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Reuters reported that Donald Trump’s team, the elected president of the United States, is discussing the possibility of reviving direct negotiations with Kim Jong-un, the leader of North Korea. On Tuesday, November 26, Reuters reported that many people in Trump’s team believe direct talks with Kim Jong-un are the best way to improve relations. According […]

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The Federation for Immigration Reform in the U.S. has reported a significant increase in the number of Afghan migrants crossing a key immigration passage at the Panama-Colombia border in their attempt to reach the U.S. According to the report, which was published on Tuesday, November 26, the number of Afghan migrants has increased from 98 […]

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The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reports that opium production in Afghanistan is still 93% lower than in 2022, but it has increased by about 30% in 2024. In its latest report, published on Wednesday, November 27, the UNODC notes that the level of opium production in Afghanistan has remained low for […]

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The Australian House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday that bans children under 16 from using social media. Before this, companies like Meta and Google had asked for a delay in the approval of the law. The bill, introduced by the Australian government, was approved with 102 votes in favor and 13 against. The […]

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Reuters reported that the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon came into effect on Wednesday, November 27. The agreement, brokered by the United States and France, aims to bring an end to hostilities permanently. Following the implementation of the ceasefire, Reuters noted that a large movement of vehicles towards southern Lebanon began. Under the terms of the […]

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The Ministry of Public Health of Afghanistan has announced that the necessary budget for implementing the measles vaccination campaign for the next year has been secured. On Tuesday, November 26, Noor Jalal Jalali, the acting head of the Ministry of Public Health, held an online meeting with representatives from the World Health Organization (WHO), Global […]

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The Australian government has introduced a bill to parliament aimed at banning children under 16 from using social media platforms. If passed, the law will prevent children from accessing many popular platforms. According to the proposed bill, Australians under the age of 16 will not be allowed to create accounts on major social media platforms […]

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The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party announced that it would end its protests to prevent further violence following a deadly crackdown on demonstrators in Islamabad. The party stated on Wednesday, November 27th, that dozens of “unarmed citizens” lost their lives during the police crackdown in Islamabad. PTI, which had called for demonstrations demanding the release of […]

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The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the UN Human Rights Office have expressed concern over the state of media freedom under Taliban rule in a new report. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) released its three-year report on freedom of expression under Taliban control on Tuesday, November 26. UNAMA stated […]

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Antony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, has agreed to testify before Congress regarding the hasty withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan. Earlier, the House Foreign Affairs Committee had threatened to charge Blinken with “contempt of Congress” for failing to comply with its subpoena. Republican representatives, led by Michael McCaul, the Chairman of the Foreign […]

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In the southern reaches of Pakistan, Sindh province is confronting an unprecedented water crisis that exposes the failures of governmental governance and resource management. The narrative that emerges is one of systematic neglect, calculated misallocation, and a profound disregard for the fundamental rights of millions of farmers and citizens. The roots of this crisis run […]

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Military analysts say that Russian forces are advancing quickly and getting closer to the important town of “Kharikiv” in Ukraine. An independent Russian news group, “Agentstvo,” reported that the Russian military captured nearly 235 square kilometers in Ukraine last week, marking a record weekly gain for 2024. This report was based on analysis from the […]

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The Khaama Press podcast talks about climate change in Afghanistan and its effects. Najibullah Sadid, an expert in water management, discusses the problems caused by climate change in the country. In its latest report, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned about the “adverse” impacts of climate change in Afghanistan. According to […]

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Russian state media reported that Moscow supports the integration of Kabul into regional structures, following the controversial visit of Sergei Shoigu, the country’s National Security Advisor, to Kabul and his discussions with Taliban officials. The TASS news agency reported on Tuesday, November 26 quoting Sergei Shoigu, who stated, “We intend to develop bilateral cooperation between […]

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