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On World Water Day, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has highlighted access to water as a major challenge in Afghanistan, emphasizing that 33 million people in the country are facing water shortages. The ICRC representatives stated on Saturday, March 22, that the water access challenge has direct impacts on public health, food […]

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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported that 2024 was the deadliest year for refugees worldwide. According to the IOM, nearly 9,000 people lost their lives in 2024 while attempting dangerous migration routes, including the Sahara Desert and the Mediterranean Sea. The IOM has confirmed that at least 8,938 people perished along migration routes […]

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The new academic year in Afghanistan has begun, but 400,000 girls have been denied access to education. The total number of girls unable to attend secondary and high school has now reached 2.2 million. This situation has sparked international concern about the future of Afghanistan’s girls. UNICEF’s Executive Director, Catherine Russell, issued a statement on […]

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Richard Bennett, UN Special Rapporteur for Afghanistan, stated that Afghan girls and women are denied education due to gender-based oppression. Richard Bennett, the UN Human Rights Council’s Special Rapporteur for Afghanistan, states that Afghan girls continue to be deprived of education due to suppression and gender-based violence by the Taliban. Bennett wrote on his X […]

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The Torkham border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan will reopen today, March 22, for all types of travel and trade, following a prolonged closure, easing movement and commerce between the two nations. Taliban security officials have announced that the Torkham crossing will be reopened for all types of travel. This decision comes after a prolonged […]

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his warm wishes to all those celebrating Nowruz, the ancient festival, in a message marking the occasion. He expressed hope that the new year would be filled with happiness, prosperity, and progress, and that the bonds of empathy between nations would be strengthened. In his message shared on social […]

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Donald Trump, the President of the United States, announced that the aerospace company Boeing will be responsible for manufacturing the new generation fighter jets for the U.S. Air Force. The announcement was made on March 21, 2025, in Washington. Trump stated that the fighter jet would be called the “F-47” and described it as “the […]

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Iranian leader, stated that the United States should understand that they will not achieve anything through threats against the Islamic Republic. In a speech on March 21, 2025, marking the beginning of the Persian New Year, he emphasized that Iran’s spiritual power has already been demonstrated in the past. Khamenei further […]

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As the earth begins to awaken from the cold grip of winter, millions across the globe mark the arrival of spring with one of the most ancient and vibrant cultural traditions — Nowruz, also spelled Nawroz or Navruz, meaning “new day” in Persian. Rooted in the heart of ancient Persia over 3,000 years ago, Nowruz is […]

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The World Food Program (WFP) reports that one-third of Afghanistan’s population is facing severe hunger due to ongoing economic challenges. The World Food Program (WFP) has stated that one in three people in Afghanistan is facing hunger, especially as Nowruz approaches. On Friday, March 21, the WFP posted a message on social media highlighting the […]

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António Guterres, the United Nations Secretary-General, congratulated the arrival of Nowruz and described it as a valuable gift in his message. On Friday, March 21, Guterres shared a message on X, highlighting that in a world full of division, Nowruz represents a precious gift, bringing people together. He described Nowruz as a symbol of nature’s […]

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Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that the deadline for the departure of Afghan migrants with citizenship cards and undocumented individuals remains unchanged, and no modifications have been made to it. The government of Pakistan has announced that the deadline for the voluntary departure of Afghan migrants, both those with citizenship cards and undocumented […]

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Emergency Hospital has reported that 17 people were injured in an explosion at a market in the Gereshk district of Helmand province. In a statement, Emergency Hospital announced that the explosion occurred on Friday, the first day of the new solar 1404 year, in the Gereshk district, which is located to the north of Lashkargah, […]

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The Ministry of Education has announced the official start of the 1404 academic year across Afghanistan. However, girls’ schools for students above sixth grade remain closed, and the fate of their reopening remains uncertain. During a ceremony marking the occasion in Kabul, Habibullah Agha, the acting Minister of Education, stated that the curriculum content of […]

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The closure of London Heathrow Airport due to a major incident has left thousands of passengers stranded, causing widespread disruption to travel plans. A massive fire at a power station near London’s Heathrow Airport has led to the closure of the airport and disrupted international flights. London’s Heathrow Airport has announced that all flights were […]

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Donald Trump, the President of the United States, has asked the Supreme Court to limit the powers of federal judges in issuing nationwide injunctions against his government’s policies. This request follows opposition from some judges to his immigration policies. Foreign media have reported that Trump requested the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday to reduce the […]

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On March 12, 2025, Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) identified over 70 real estate agents allegedly involved in transferring significant sums of money to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through informal channels such as hawala and hundi. According to The News, a Pakistani publication, these transactions were linked to the open-market purchase of foreign currency […]

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An American citizen has been released from Taliban custody after two years of detention. Following the visit of the American delegation to Kabul, Zalmay Khalilzad, the former U.S. special representative for Afghanistan, announced that Georg Glezmann, an American citizen, was freed after two years of Taliban detention. Khalilzad stated that the Taliban agreed to release […]

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Taliban states that the U.S. Special Envoy for Prisoner Affairs and former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, visited Kabul and held talks with Amir Khan Muttaqi regarding the release of prisoners. Zia Ahmad Takal, Deputy Spokesperson for the Taliban Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced the meeting on […]

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In the past year, media freedom in Afghanistan has significantly worsened, with increased repression and challenges faced by journalists. The media landscape and journalists’ status in Afghanistan have undergone significant changes in the past three years. Despite media freedom being a major achievement of the past two decades, many journalists still face challenges such as […]

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