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Fairfax police released bodycam video and photos of Jamal Wali, an Afghan man fatally shot during a traffic stop confrontation. Authorities in Fairfax, Virginia have released body camera footage of a tragic police encounter that led to the death of Jamal Wali, a 36-year-old Afghan immigrant. The incident took place on April 23, 2025, when […]

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U.S. envoy met Syrian interim leader Ahmad Shar’a in Turkey, praising his anti-ISIS efforts and support for Trump’s foreign policies. On May 24, 2025, U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and Special Envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Istanbul. The meeting follows the Trump administration’s decision to lift longstanding sanctions on […]

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A nationwide polio vaccination campaign will begin tomorrow in Afghanistan, aiming to immunize over 200,000 children under five years old. A nationwide polio vaccination campaign is set to begin on Monday, May 26, across all provinces of Afghanistan, according to health authorities. The initiative aims to immunize millions of children under the age of five […]

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357 people have died from measles in Afghanistan in 2025, with over 55,000 suspected cases reported, mostly among children. The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that 357 people have died of measles in Afghanistan since the beginning of 2025. In its weekly epidemiological update released on Sunday, May 25, the WHO stated that over […]

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Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif begins a six-day tour of Turkey, Azerbaijan, Iran, and Tajikistan to boost regional cooperation. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif began a six-day official visit to Turkey, Azerbaijan, Iran, and Tajikistan on Sunday, June 25. The multi-nation tour is aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and engaging in high-level discussions on pressing […]

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 “The bond between India and Afghanistan is not just political—it is a deep connection between our peoples, shaped by shared aspirations and cultural ties,” Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for External Affairs of India, stated on Saturday in New Delhi. Addressing a question on the evolving contours of New Delhi’s Afghanistan policy following recent telephone talks […]

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Pakistan and Uzbekistan discussed the regional railway project linking Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, aiming to enhance regional connectivity by 2027. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with his Uzbek counterpart, Bakhtiyor Saidov, to discuss the progress of a proposed trilateral railway line connecting Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. According to a statement […]

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Samarkand has been named the Cultural Capital of the Islamic World for 2025, highlighting its rich historical and cultural heritage. The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) has officially designated the historic city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan, as the Cultural Capital of the Islamic World for 2025. The announcement was made through an official […]

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Severe storms in Punjab, Pakistan, killed 19 people and injured over 90, as collapsing structures and lightning caused major damage. At least 19 people lost their lives and more than 90 were injured following heavy rains and severe storms in the Punjab province of Pakistan, local authorities confirmed on Saturday. The fatalities were largely caused […]

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Pakistan and India extended airspace restrictions for another month amid rising Kashmir tensions, affecting Indian-operated flights but not international carriers. Pakistan and India have extended their mutual airspace restrictions for another month, continuing a ban initially imposed in April following escalated tensions in Kashmir. According to Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the restrictions will now […]

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A forest fire in Kunar’s Chawkay district burned 30 hectares, raising concerns about repeated wildfires and environmental degradation. A forest fire has burned approximately 30 hectares of woodland in the Diwegal Valley area of Chawki district in Kunar province, Afghanistan. Ehsanullah Ehsan, Damage Assessment Director at the Natural Disaster Management Department of Kunar, told the […]

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An Afghan citizen, Jamal Wali, was fatally shot by police during an armed confrontation in Fairfax, Virginia, following a traffic stop. According to local reports, the incident occurred when police pulled over Wali’s vehicle for speeding. Police stated that during the stop, Wali opened fire on two officers, prompting a retaliatory response that led to […]

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India has resumed issuing visas to Afghan citizens after nearly three years, initially targeting traders, patients, students’ families, and professionals. The Indian government has resumed issuing visas to Afghan citizens after nearly three years of restrictions. The visas are currently being issued on a limited basis to specific groups, including traders, patients, artists, athletes, and […]

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Iran has deported more than 300 migrant child workers and their families to Afghanistan amid efforts to reduce child labor in Tehran. Iranian authorities have announced that over 300 migrant child workers, along with their families, have been repatriated to their countries of origin during the past two months as part of the “Organization and […]

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Turkish police arrested 28 Afghan migrants and six suspected traffickers in separate operations, transferring detainees to deportation centers. Turkish media recently reported that in several separate police operations, 28 Afghan migrants were arrested across different cities in Turkey and transferred to deportation centers. According to news sources in Turkey, police conducted three simultaneous operations in […]

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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that hundreds of military and civilian prisoners were exchanged between Russia and Ukraine under an agreement reached in Istanbul. According to the Russian defense officials, 270 Russian soldiers and 120 civilians who were previously detained in Ukraine were returned to Russia. In exchange, 270 Ukrainian soldiers and 120 civilians […]

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Iran has completed the border wall project with Afghanistan in Razavi Khorasan, enhancing security using advanced electronic technologies. Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, announced that a significant portion of the border wall construction between Iran and Afghanistan in Razavi Khorasan Province has been completed. The border is now being protected […]

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The US has imposed new restrictions requiring journalists to be escorted by officials to enter major Pentagon areas, aiming to protect sensitive information. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued an order requiring journalists to be accompanied by authorized officials when entering large parts of the Pentagon building. This directive aims to enhance security measures […]

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A small plane crashed in San Diego’s military area early Thursday, causing fires and multiple casualties amid heavy fog conditions. A small civilian aircraft crashed early Thursday morning in a military neighborhood of San Diego, resulting in multiple fatalities and significant property damage. The crash caused several homes and vehicles to catch fire. According to […]

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Former Afghan military pilot, after receiving an exit notice from Iran, tragically set himself on fire fearing forced return. Reliable sources have confirmed that Mohammad Amir Tawsili, a former Afghan military pilot, ended his life by setting himself on fire in Mashhad, Iran, after receiving an exit notice. The tragic incident highlights the growing despair […]

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