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The Trump administration accepted a $400 million luxury Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar, planning costly upgrades for presidential use. The U.S. Department of Defense has officially accepted a luxury Boeing 747 aircraft donated by the government of Qatar during the administration of the President Donald Trump. This aircraft is intended to serve as the new […]

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Dr. Amin Ahmadi says Afghan women have grounds to sue Sheryl Benard, wife of Khalilzad, for denying the ongoing gender apartheid in Afghanistan. Dr. Amin Ahmadi, a respected university professor and legal researcher, has sharply criticized Sheryl Benard, wife of former U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad, for denying and justifying the gender apartheid in Afghanistan. Dr. […]

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Two Israeli embassy staff were fatally shot outside Washington’s Holocaust Museum during a Jewish event; the attacker has been arrested. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed that two Israeli embassy staff members were killed in a shooting outside the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. On Thursday, DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen stated […]

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The US State Department’s Refugee Office will assume responsibility for disaster aid previously managed by USAID, raising expert concerns. Reuters reports that the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) has taken over responsibility for natural disaster aid previously managed by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) abroad. Experts say this […]

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A six-day national and international expo will be held in Kabul, showcasing local industries and promoting economic growth. Afghanistan’s Chamber of Industries and Mines has announced the launch of a major industrial exhibition to promote domestic production and investment. Shirbaz Kaminzada, the Director General of the Afghanistan Chamber of Industries and Mines, announced in a […]

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UNICEF reports that one in three Afghan children is out of school, with girls most affected due to ongoing educational restrictions. In its latest report, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed a troubling statistic: one in every three children in Afghanistan is currently out of school. The organization attributes this crisis primarily to […]

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a $2.1 billion bailout for Pakistan on May 9, 2025, as part of a broader $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) agreement signed last year. While the move is aimed at stabilizing Pakistan’s struggling economy, it has drawn scrutiny from international observers and regional stakeholders over potential implications and […]

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Officials from Beijing, Islamabad, and Kabul held a tripartite meeting to discuss regional security, economic cooperation, and political stability. A tripartite meeting was recently held in Beijing involving the foreign ministers of China, Pakistan, and the Taliban. This high-level discussion aimed to strengthen political and economic ties among the three parties. Hafiz Ahmad Zia, Deputy […]

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The US is currently reviewing the Taliban’s terrorist designation and may or may not choose to cooperate with the them on counterterrorism efforts, balancing strategic interests and national security concerns. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed that Washington is actively discussing the possibility of changing its official stance on the Taliban, which currently controls […]

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Czech President Petr Pavel pardoned four special forces soldiers prosecuted for their role in the death of an Afghan prisoner during wartime. Czech President Petr Pavel has granted a pardon to four special forces soldiers who were facing legal charges related to the death of a 19-year-old Afghan man. These soldiers had been accused of […]

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The World Bank denied claims that it owes $50 million to companies in Afghanistan, stating it has no responsibility for past contracts. The World Bank has officially declared that the claim made by the Ministry of Finance of the interim administration regarding a 50 million dollar debt owed by the organization to logistical and construction […]

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Iran has expressed uncertainty about continuing nuclear talks with the U.S., emphasizing that discussions must be beneficial to proceed. Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, expressed uncertainty about continuing nuclear negotiations with the United States. He stated that Iran is evaluating its participation in the upcoming talks and will proceed only if they are “useful and […]

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A deadly explosion in Pakistan’s Balochistan province killed five people, including four children, highlighting rising insecurity and targeting of civilians. On May 21, 2025, a devastating suicide car bombing targeted a school bus in the Khuzdar district of Balochistan, Pakistan. The explosion resulted in the deaths of at least six individuals, including four children, the […]

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The UN has warned that Afghanistan is unprepared to accommodate returning migrants, citing ongoing crises and a shortage of aid. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has expressed grave concern over Afghanistan’s worsening humanitarian situation, highlighting the country’s inability to accommodate the growing number of returning migrants. The UN agency reports that over […]

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CNN reports Israel is preparing for a possible strike on Iran’s nuclear sites, raising concerns of escalating regional tensions and conflict. U.S. intelligence agencies have reported an increased likelihood that Israel is preparing to launch a military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities. According to CNN on Tuesday, May 20, this assessment is based on recent […]

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China’s new giant drone, capable of launching 100 smaller drones simultaneously, is preparing for its first test flight soon. China’s state-run television has announced that the country’s new advanced drone, capable of releasing 100 smaller drones simultaneously, will undergo its first test flight in the coming days. Named “Jiutian” (meaning “Nine Heavens” in Chinese), the […]

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Israeli opposition leader Yair Golan accused the army of “killing babies as a hobby” in Gaza, sparking widespread controversy. Yair Golan, leader of Israel’s Democrats Party and former deputy chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), has warned that Israel risks becoming a “pariah state” due to its ongoing military actions in Gaza. […]

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The UK government suspended its ongoing free trade negotiations with Israel on Tuesday and imposed sanctions on Israeli settlers in the West Bank. This move came just hours after Britain warned of “decisive actions” if Israel’s military operations in Gaza continued. This decision is part of increasing pressure from Western countries like Canada and France […]

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Ferdaws Najibi made history by reaching the Asian Youth Boxing Championship final, securing silver and competing for the gold medal. Afghanistan’s boxer Ferdaws Najibi has secured at least a silver medal by reaching the final of the 2025 Asian Youth Boxing Championships in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Competing in the 80 kg weight class, Najibi delivered […]

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Pakistan has promoted Army Chief General Asim Munir to Field Marshal, recognizing his exceptional leadership and contributions to national security. The federal cabinet of Pakistan has approved a proposal by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to promote General Syed Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff, to the prestigious rank of Field Marshal—the highest military rank […]

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