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Britain may pay thousands in compensation after leaking Afghan applicants’ data, raising safety concerns, legal claims, and urgent demands for government accountability. In February 2022, a serious mistake by a UK Ministry of Defence employee exposed the personal information of nearly 18,700 Afghan resettlement applicants. The breach has triggered mounting legal action, with many Afghans […]

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Author: Faisal Khan Pakistan has been fighting the War on Terror on multiple fronts for more than two decades. One of those fronts has been terror financing. Pakistan’s removal from the FATF grey list in October, 2022 was a major achievement in Pakistan’s fight against terror financing. This achievement was the result of untiring efforts […]

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Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry announced Amir Khan Muttaqi, Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister, will soon visit Islamabad for talks, though the exact date remains unconfirmed. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry has announced that Amir Khan Muttaqi, acting foreign minister, is expected to visit Islamabad in the near future, though no exact date has been set. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Shafqat […]

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Thailand and Cambodia exchanged heavy artillery fire for a second day, killing 16, as border disputes reignited tensions despite international ceasefire calls. Heavy artillery clashes between Thailand and Cambodia continued for a second day on Friday, despite international calls for a ceasefire. According to Reuters, fighting broke out along the border provinces of Ubon Ratchathani […]

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Food aid distribution in Gaza erupted in violence as U.S. contractors tear-gassed Palestinian women, highlighting growing mismanagement and worsening humanitarian conditions. The Guardian has reported that food aid distribution in Gaza descended into violence and chaos, raising serious concerns about the management of relief efforts. According to the report published Thursday, July 24, Palestinian women […]

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The U.S. approved a $4.67 billion sale of NASAMS missiles to Egypt, boosting Cairo’s air defenses and deepening Washington’s strategic ties. The Pentagon confirmed that the U.S. State Department has approved a $4.67 billion sale of advanced air-defense missiles to Egypt. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said the package includes four Sentinel-64 radars, hundreds of […]

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Three Afghan asylum seekers vanished hours before deportation from Germany, prompting Saxony’s minister to urge faster removals as legal delays hinder enforcement efforts. Three Afghan asylum seekers slated for deportation from Germany vanished just hours before their scheduled flight, Saxony’s Interior Minister Armin Schuster confirmed. Speaking to MDR on Thursday, July 24, Schuster stated, “The […]

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Hulk Hogan, wrestling’s biggest icon and WWE Hall of Famer, died at 71, ending a storied career that transformed sports entertainment forever. Terry Bollea, better known as Hulk Hogan, legendary professional wrestling icon and WWE Hall of Famer, has died at the age of 71 in Florida. WWE confirmed his death in a statement on […]

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Sundar Pichai, Alphabet’s CEO, became a billionaire after strong earnings, marking an inspiring journey from modest Indian roots to global tech leadership. Sundar Pichai, the Indian-born CEO of Alphabet, Google’s parent company, has joined the world’s billionaire club, with Bloomberg estimating his wealth at $1.1 billion after the company’s latest earnings report. Alphabet’s quarterly revenue […]

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India firmly opposed the expansion of the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor into Afghanistan, labeling the move unacceptable and citing sovereignty concerns over Pakistan-controlled Kashmir. India has strongly opposed the proposed expansion of the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan, calling the move “unacceptable” and a violation of its sovereignty. Kriti Vardhan Singh, India’s Minister of State […]

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French President Macron announced France will recognize an independent Palestinian state, urging peace through ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and mutual recognition with Israel. French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France intends to officially recognize an independent Palestinian state. He emphasized that this recognition will be formally declared at the United Nations General Assembly. Speaking on […]

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Girls in Afghanistan turn to religious madrasas for learning after being banned from formal education beyond sixth grade, according to the Associated Press. Three years after the Taliban banned secondary and higher education for girls in Afghanistan, many teenage girls are now turning to religious schools (madrasas) as their only available educational refuge. According to […]

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India and the UK signed a Free Trade Agreement, offering duty-free access for Indian farm goods and boosting trade, exports, and economic ties. India and the United Kingdom signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in London today, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer present during the ceremony. Commerce Minister […]

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Nicole Deitelhoff, a peace and conflict researcher from the University of Frankfurt, criticized Germany’s Afghanistan policy, saying deportations undermine legal and humanitarian credibility. Germany’s latest deportation flight to Afghanistan has sparked widespread criticism, particularly from peace and conflict researchers and human rights advocates. On July 18, a plane carrying 81 Afghan men with failed asylum […]

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Israel’s parliament passed a symbolic resolution to extend sovereignty over the West Bank, drawing international condemnation and threatening prospects for a two-state solution. The Israeli parliament (Knesset) has passed a symbolic resolution calling for the extension of Israeli sovereignty over the occupied West Bank. The motion, proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling coalition, passed […]

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All 50 people aboard a Russian Antonov-24, including five children, died after the plane crashed near Tynda in the Amur region. Russian authorities have confirmed that all 50 people on board an Antonov An-24 passenger aircraft died after the plane crashed in the Amur region. The aircraft had disappeared from radar while approaching the city […]

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Afghanistan announced the planned deployment of 2,000 job seekers to Qatar, offering legal employment opportunities amid rising unemployment and returning refugees. The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs of the Taliban administration has announced that Qatar has allocated an additional 1,300 job opportunities for Afghan workers. In total, 2,000 Afghan laborers are set to be […]

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A massive wildfire in central Turkey killed 10 firefighters and injured 14, after sudden winds trapped crews battling the blaze in Eskişehir. A massive wildfire in central Turkey has resulted in the deaths of 10 firefighters and injuries to 14 others, as reported by Reuters on Wednesday, July 23. The blaze broke out on Tuesday […]

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Thailand launched airstrikes on Cambodian military targets after a border clash, prompting its embassy to urge Thai citizens to leave Cambodia immediately. Tensions flared along the Thailand-Cambodia border this week following a military confrontation between the two nations. In response to the clashes, Thailand launched airstrikes targeting two military sites inside Cambodian territory. According to […]

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Russia and Ukraine discussed prisoner swaps in Istanbul talks, but no ceasefire progress was made; Ukraine demands return of deported children. On Wednesday, Russia and Ukraine held a brief 40-minute peace talk session in Istanbul, focusing mainly on expanding prisoner exchanges. However, significant disagreements remained on ceasefire conditions and a potential leaders’ summit. According to […]

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