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Israeli media reported that Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, has left Tel Aviv for Washington. This comes amidst the sudden decision by Joe Biden, the President of the United States, to withdraw from the ongoing election race, causing political uncertainty in the country. According to reports, Benjamin Netanyahu departed Tel Aviv on Monday, […]

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The Afghanistan Journalists Center has called for the immediate and unconditional release of Said Rahim Saeedi, a filmmaker and television producer. The organization has also demanded that the Taliban halt the detention, threats, and intimidation of journalists and media personnel. According to reports, Saidi, the managing director and producer of the YouTube channel “Nam,” was […]

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The United Nations has recently reported a disturbing increase in stillbirths and child malnutrition in Gaza. According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), worsening malnutrition poses a serious risk to pregnant women and infants, with rising rates of stillbirths, low birth weights, and stunted growth among children. On Sunday, the UNFPA highlighted that low […]

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Pakistani media report that a police officer was killed in Peshawar following an attack by armed individuals. According to Pakistani media, the attack occurred on Sunday, July 21, at the “Armored” checkpoint in central Peshawar. Pakistani officials have confirmed that the victim was named Saeedullah and was targeted by a sniper. As of now, no […]

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International media have reported that following President Joe Biden’s surprising withdrawal from the 2024 U.S. presidential campaign, senior Democratic Party members, including Kamala Harris, are in shock over this decision. According to Axios, even Biden’s advisers were unaware of his decision to withdraw from the election race. This lack of coordination, especially on the brink […]

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The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Afghanistan reports that 292 civilians were killed in the first six months of this year due to landmine and unexploded ordnance incidents. The organization stated on Sunday, July 21, that 89% of the casualties from landmine and unexploded ordnance explosions in 2023 were […]

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Following President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race, speculation about the Democratic Party’s potential nominee to challenge Donald Trump has become a major topic in U.S. media. Sky News reported early today, Monday, July 22, that although Biden has endorsed Kamala Harris as his successor, other contenders could challenge her candidacy for the upcoming […]

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An Iranian human rights organization, Hengaw, has reported the execution of eight individuals, including an Afghan citizen, for drug-related offences. According to the organization, the executions took place on Saturday, July 20, and Sunday, July 21, at the Qezel Hesar prison in Karaj and the Adelabad prison in Shiraz. The report indicates that those executed […]

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The Supreme Court of Bangladesh has reduced the quota for government jobs following a week of deadly protests. Previously, one-third of government positions were reserved for the relatives of those who participated in the 1971 war against Pakistan. The court has now reduced this quota to 5%. According to the new ruling, 93% of government […]

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The leader of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) has stated that the recent protests in Frankfurt, which resulted in an attack on the Pakistani consulate, were deliberately escalated to violence by some individuals. Manzoor Pashteen, without naming specific individuals or groups, has called for the arrest of those responsible for the violence. In a post […]

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The Pakistani Minister of Information has announced that the passports and identification cards of Pakistani citizens involved in the attack on the country’s consulate in Frankfurt, Germany, will be blocked. Ata Tarar stated that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, led by Imran Khan, might have played a role in inciting the attack on the consulate. […]

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The Afghanistan Ministry of Finance has announced an increase in customs tariffs on certain imported goods to support local production. In a statement released on Sunday, July 21, the ministry explained that this decision was made during the second tariff committee meeting of the current solar year. The ministry’s statement indicated that national tariff codes […]

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The Afghanistan Examination Authority has announced that Atal Khan Rahimzai, son of Mohammad Azim, achieved the highest score in the 1403 (2024) university entrance exam. According to Radio Television Afghanistan, Atal Khan scored 359.61 points and has secured a place at Kabul Medical University. The Taliban-controlled Examination Authority reported that Syed Hamid Hashimi from Balkh […]

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President Joe Biden has announced that he will not seek reelection in a letter posted on his official X account. In a follow-up post, Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his preferred successor. “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President,” Biden stated. He added that while he […]

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The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation has reported the deportation of nearly 6,000 Afghan migrants from Iran and Pakistan. The ministry announced on Sunday, July 21, that a total of 5,855 Afghan migrants were expelled from Iran and Pakistan. The expelled individuals entered Afghanistan between July 19 and 20 through the Torkham, Spin Boldak, Islam […]

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Turkish media have reported that the country’s coast guard has detained 99 “illegal” migrants. According to Anadolu Agency, the migrants were apprehended in the Aegean Sea off Turkey’s western coast on Saturday, July 21. The Turkish Coast Guard Command stated that its forces successfully intercepted a sailboat carrying illegal migrants in the Aegean Sea, arresting […]

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Chinese officials have announced that at least 11 people have died due to the collapse of a bridge in the northwest of the country. Approximately 20 vehicles and at least 30 additional individuals are still missing. According to China’s Xinhua News Agency, the bridge in Shanxi Province collapsed following a storm, leading to the fatalities. […]

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One day after the Houthi drone attack on Tel Aviv, the Israeli military carried out a retaliatory strike against Houthi targets in the port city of Hodeidah on the Red Sea coast. International media reported on Sunday, July 21, citing the Yemeni Ministry of Health, that at least three people were killed and 87 others […]

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Foreign media have reported an unexpected surge in interest from countries wanting to join BRICS, with 40 nations expressing their desire to become members in 2024. BRICS News, in a report published early this Sunday, June 21, noted that the number of countries expressing interest in joining the BRICS coalition is rapidly increasing ahead of […]

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Pakistani officials have reported the ninth case of polio in Balochistan province since March 2024. Malik Mukhtar Ahmad, Prime Minister of Pakistan’s Coordinator for Health Services, announced on Sunday, July 21, that a new polio case was identified in an 18-month-old child in the Zhob district of Balochistan. He described the identification of this seventh […]

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