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Iran to expel 2.5 million undocumented Afghan migrants by year-end

3 weeks 5 days ago

Ahmad Masoumifar, the head of Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs representative office, has warned that by the end of this year, 2.5 million undocumented Afghan migrants will be expelled from Iran. According to the state-run news agency IRNA, the reduction in the entry of illegal Afghan migrants into Iran has been significant. He emphasized that […]

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Over 1,000 Palestinian health workers killed in Gaza

3 weeks 5 days ago

Palestine has released statistics showing that since the beginning of the war in Gaza, at least 1,000 healthcare workers have been killed, and over 300 healthcare workers have been arrested. The Palestinian Information Office in Gaza issued a statement saying, “Since the onset of the war in Gaza, Israel has targeted the health sector in […]

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Widespread protests in Pakistan; at least one police officer killed, nine injured

3 weeks 5 days ago

Thousands of protesters in Pakistan clashed with police after a 150-kilometer march, reaching near Islamabad. Security forces used tear gas to disperse the protesters. CNN reported late on Monday, November 25, that Pakistani police fired tear gas at protesters demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan from prison in an attempt to prevent […]

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CSTO to approve plan strengthening Tajikistan-Afghanistan Border Security

3 weeks 5 days ago

The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) has announced that the plan to strengthen the border between Tajikistan and Afghanistan will be approved in the next two days. Azerbaijani media reported on Tuesday, November 26, that the CSTO is set to approve this plan on November 28. The report was based on statements from Imangali Tasmagambetov, […]

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8 Refugees, including 6 children, drown near Greece’s Samos Island

3 weeks 5 days ago

The Greek Coast Guard has reported that eight refugees, including six children and two women, have drowned after a boat sank near the island of “Samos.” International media outlets, citing the Greek Coast Guard on Monday, November 25, reported that 36 survivors from the boat were rescued. The report indicated that strong winds have hindered […]

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UN: 85,000 women and girls killed worldwide in 2023, highlights domestic violence crisis

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A new report by the United Nations, released on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, reveals that at least 85,000 women were intentionally killed in 2023, with 60% of them being killed by their partners or family members. The report, published ton Monday, November 25, highlights that the […]

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Tajikistan extends Electricity supply contract to Afghanistan for 2025

3 weeks 5 days ago

The Afghanistan Electric Company (DABS) has announced the extension of its electricity import contract with Tajikistan for another year. In a statement issued on Monday, November 25, the company stated that the agreement was signed between Abdulbari Omar, the CEO of DABS, and Mohammad Omar Asiyazada, the head of the State-owned Electric Company of Tajikistan. […]

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Three Afghan migrants killed by Iranian border guards in Sistan and Baluchistan

3 weeks 5 days ago

Independent Iranian media outlets, which often cover security events and widespread human rights violations in the eastern part of the country, have reported the deaths of three Afghan migrants in a shooting incident involving Iranian border forces. The human rights organization Halwash cited its sources, reporting that on Saturday and Sunday of this week, November […]

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Afghanistan launches Polio Vaccination Campaign for 5.3 million children

3 weeks 5 days ago

The Ministry of Public Health of Afghanistan has announced the launch of a polio vaccination campaign for approximately 5.3 million children under the age of five in 11 provinces of the country. In a press release, the ministry stated that the campaign began on Monday, November 25 and will run until November 27. According to […]

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UN urges Taliban to end violence against women in Afghanistan

3 weeks 6 days ago

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has called on the Taliban to take measures to end violence against women and girls on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. UNAMA stated that the Taliban must reverse the systematic erosion of women’s rights and fundamental freedoms. In a […]

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Khamenei: Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu not enough, calls for execution

3 weeks 6 days ago

Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has reacted to the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) decision to issue an arrest warrant for Israel’s Prime Minister, stating that the decision is insufficient. Speaking on Monday, November 25 to a gathering of Basij forces, Khamenei said, “The arrest warrant for Netanyahu is not […]

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Thousands march on Islamabad demanding Imran Khan’s release

3 weeks 6 days ago

International media have reported that thousands of Pakistani protesters demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan from prison are marching towards Islamabad. The Guardian reported on Monday, November 25 that “the capital of Pakistan is under lockdown to prevent the gathering of Imran Khan’s supporters.” According to the Guardian, the federal government has […]

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China invites Taliban to attend next regional Foreign Minister’s meeting

3 weeks 6 days ago

China’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan, Yue Xiaoyong, invited Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting Foreign Minister of the Taliban, to attend the upcoming meeting of foreign ministers from neighboring countries. Zia Ahmad Takal, the Deputy Spokesperson for the Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced this on Monday, November 25, through a statement on the social media […]

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Israel and Lebanon nearing a Ceasefire deal

3 weeks 6 days ago

According to Axios, Israel and Lebanon are on the verge of agreeing to a ceasefire to end the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The draft agreement includes a U.S.-led committee to oversee the ceasefire’s implementation and address any violations. Axios reported that two U.S. officials and two Israeli officials have confirmed the efforts to finalize […]

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CSTO raises concerns over terrorist activity in Afghanistan

3 weeks 6 days ago

The Secretary-General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) stated that a significant number of terrorist groups remain active in Afghanistan. Imangali Tasmagambetov described terrorist activities in Afghanistan as a serious problem and announced that a plan to strengthen the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border would be approved on November 28. In an interview with Belarus’s STV network, […]

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Russia captures British fighter as Foreign Forces join Ukraine war

3 weeks 6 days ago

Russia’s state news agency RIA Novosti reported that Russian forces have captured a British national fighting alongside the Ukrainian army in the Kursk region. The Ukrainian military attacked Kursk on August 6, 2024, and the conflict between Russia and Ukraine in the area continues. Russian state media, citing government sources, identified the British national as […]

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82 killed, 156 injured in Sectarian Clashes in Pakistan’s Kurram region

3 weeks 6 days ago

Local authorities in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have reported that at least 82 people have been killed and 156 injured in intense sectarian clashes between Sunni and Shia Muslim groups in the Kurram region. Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported on Sunday, November 24, citing an unnamed local official, that over the past three days, 16 Sunni […]

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Iran to host 28th ECO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Mashhad next week

3 weeks 6 days ago

Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the 28th meeting of foreign ministers from member countries of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) will be held next week in Mashhad. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghaei stated that senior officials and foreign ministers from ECO member countries, along with directors of regional specialized organizations and secretaries-general of […]

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Polio cases in Pakistan rise to 55

3 weeks 6 days ago

Three new polio cases have been reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, bringing Pakistan’s total for this year to 55. The cases involve two young girls from Dera Ismail Khan and Zhob and a young boy from Jafarabad. Pakistan’s National Institute of Health announced on Saturday, November 24, that the new cases were identified by […]

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Hezbollah fires 250 rockets at Israel in major attack

3 weeks 6 days ago

Hezbollah fired around 250 rockets at Israel on Sunday, amid ongoing ceasefire efforts. This was one of the group’s heaviest attacks in recent months, leaving seven people injured. Some of the rockets struck areas near Tel Aviv, including Haifa and Petah Tikva, injuring at least seven individuals. The Israeli military reported that approximately 250 projectiles […]

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