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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is preparing to present a plan to recognize Palestine this week, amid mounting pressure from Labour Party members and allies. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to present a formal plan this week to recognize the State of Palestine, according to a report by The Times on Tuesday, July […]

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Pakistan will launch its new PRSS remote-sensing satellite from China on July 29, aiming to improve Earth observation, disaster monitoring, and environmental management. Pakistan’s Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) announced that its newest remote-sensing satellite, PRSS, will be launched into orbit on Tuesday, July 29, from China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Center. Officials said […]

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Rights groups say executions of Afghan migrants are rising in Iran, sparking global concern about fair trials and how vulnerable people are being treated. Iranian human rights organizations report that at least 85 prisoners have been executed in Iranian prisons in the month following the Israel-Iran ceasefire. According to the Hengaw Human Rights Organization, six […]

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An Afghan-led team triumphed at the world’s largest AI hackathon in Paris, showcasing innovation and resilience, and highlighting Afghanistan’s growing presence in global tech competitions. An Afghan-led team has secured first place in the Qualcomm Edge AI Consumer Utility Track at RAISE Your Hack 2025, the world’s largest AI hackathon, held at the Carrousel du […]

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Iran’s Foreign Ministry confirmed there is no official plan for President Masoud Pezeshkian to visit Afghanistan, calling his recent remarks a personal gesture of goodwill. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei announced Monday that there are no official plans for President Masoud Pezeshkian to visit Afghanistan at this time. Speaking at a press conference in […]

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North Korea’s Kim Yo-jong declared Pyongyang has “no interest” in talks with South Korea, dismissing Seoul’s outreach and saying relations have “irreversibly” broken beyond repair. Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, dismissed the idea of talks with South Korea, saying Pyongyang has “no interest” and “no reason” to meet. State […]

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Thailand and Cambodia will meet in Malaysia for urgent talks after border clashes killed 32 people and injured over 130, raising fears of wider regional instability. Thailand and Cambodia are set to meet in Malaysia today for talks aimed at ending a deadly border dispute that has already claimed dozens of lives. Thai Acting Prime […]

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will hold an emergency cabinet meeting after distressing images of starving children in Gaza highlighted the region’s worsening humanitarian crisis. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called an emergency cabinet meeting in response to the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. According to The Guardian, Starmer was reportedly “horrified” after seeing […]

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The United States offered to help mediate the Thailand–Cambodia border conflict, with officials supporting peace talks and pledging to host future negotiations to prevent escalation. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that Washington is ready to help facilitate a peaceful resolution to the border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia. Rubio said on Sunday, […]

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Iran announced plans to launch three new passenger rail routes, including a key line to Afghanistan, aiming to boost regional connectivity and strengthen economic ties. Iran is preparing to expand its regional rail connections by launching three new international passenger train routes to neighboring Turkey, Afghanistan, and Turkmenistan, according to Jabar Ali Zakeri, CEO of […]

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The United States and European Union reached a new trade deal imposing a 15% tariff on most EU goods, easing tensions and averting a major trade war. The United States and the European Union reached a framework trade deal on Sunday that will impose a 15% import tariff on most EU goods — half the […]

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U.S. lawmakers urged the release of Afghan interpreter Ziaulhaq Shinwari, detained by immigration officers despite legally relocating after risking his life aiding American forces. Two members of Congress, Senator Richard Blumenthal and Representative John Larson of Connecticut, are demanding the release of Ziaulhaq Shinwari, an Afghan interpreter who once risked his life helping U.S. forces. […]

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Over one million women and girls in Afghanistan accessed crucial UN health and psychosocial services in 2025, despite severe restrictions limiting their opportunities. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) says that from the start of 2025 to the end of June, more than one million women and girls across 34 Afghanistan provinces have received vital […]

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Syria will hold its first parliamentary elections under its new government in September, selecting 210 lawmakers in a vote aimed at shaping future reforms. Syria will hold its first parliamentary elections since the formation of a new transitional government this September, according to the state news agency SANA. Election Commission chief Mohammad Taha announced on […]

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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that Israel could resume powerful strikes on Iran, vowing its “long arm” might reach Tehran — and even Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. Amid rapidly escalating tensions, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has threatened to resume strikes against Iran and even directly target its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The […]

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A knife attack at a Walmart in Saginaw, Michigan, left 11 people injured, several critically, as police arrested the suspect and launched an investigation. At least 11 people were injured in a stabbing attack at a Walmart store in Saginaw, northern Michigan, U.S. media reported on Saturday, July 26. Police said several victims are in […]

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un declared his nation will “undoubtedly prevail” in its “anti-American struggle,” vowing to build a prosperous country supported by a powerful army. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has vowed that his country will “undoubtedly prevail” in what he called its ongoing “anti-American struggle,” using the anniversary of the Korean War armistice […]

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Walking just 7,000 steps a day can significantly lower the risks of heart disease, dementia, cancer, and depression, offering a realistic alternative to the 10,000‑step myth. A major international study suggests that walking about 7,000 steps a day may be enough to boost brain health and help prevent a range of diseases. Researchers say this […]

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China and Pakistan’s special envoys met in Islamabad to discuss Afghanistan’s security situation, regional stability, and shared concerns over terrorism and cross‑border militant threats. Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Mohammad Sadiq, met with China’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan, Yue Xiaoyong, in Islamabad on Sunday, July 27, to discuss regional developments and mounting security challenges linked […]

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Pakistani police have stepped up arrests of Afghan refugees in Islamabad, including those with U.S. Priority 1 (P1) and Priority 2 (P2) resettlement status. Intensified searches and detentions, alongside halted visa extensions, have heightened humanitarian and legal concerns across the country. Pakistani police have intensified the arrest of Afghan refugees in Islamabad, raising growing concern […]

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