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Pakistani media reported that in two armed attacks on polio vaccination workers in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa regions of Kurram and Bannu, one police officer was killed, and two workers were injured. According to Dawn newspaper on Tuesday, December 17, another polio vaccination team in the Lakki Marwat area was also attacked by unknown assailants. In […]

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Local sources in Badakhshan report that militants executed a 14-year-old Ismaili teenager by shooting him in the Wakhan district. Sources on Tuesday, 17th December stated that the Taliban militants shot the teenager two days ago in the village of “Degargand” in the Wakhan district of Badakhshan. The boy, named Islamuddin, was a seventh-grade student. A […]

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On Monday, Pakistan’s Defense Minister, Khawaja Asif, called on the Taliban in Afghanistan to take action to prevent attacks by Pakistani militants. Speaking to Geo News, Asif stated, “We have only one issue with Afghanistan, which is the use of Afghan soil by Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).” Reports indicate that since the Taliban’s return to power […]

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Russian media have reported that Igor Kirillov, the senior commander of Russia’s chemical and biological defense forces, was killed in an explosion in Moscow. RT, citing Russian security sources, stated that Kirillov, along with his assistant, was targeted early this morning, Tuesday, December 17 in southeastern Moscow. Kirillov, the head of Russia’s Chemical and Biological […]

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The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) has reported that 15 million people in Afghanistan are uncertain about how they will secure their next meal. The organization stated on its official X account on Tuesday, December 17, that it urgently requires $718 million to continue its operations for the next six months in the country. […]

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The U.S. Department of Defense and the Ukrainian Army have confirmed for the first time that North Korean soldiers were killed in clashes with the Ukrainian military in the Kursk region of Russia. The Ukrainian Army stated that around 30 North Korean soldiers were either killed or wounded. Russia has not commented on the incident. […]

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Foreign media reports have revealed a deadly shooting involving a 15-year-old student in Wisconsin, United States, which resulted in the deaths of three people, including the shooter. According to Reuters, citing the police, the shooting occurred on the morning of Monday, December 16, at the private “Abundant Life” school in Madison, the capital of Wisconsin, […]

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Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government and years of bloody conflict in Syria, a mass grave containing 100,000 bodies has been discovered in Syria. International media have reported the discovery of a mass grave with 100,000 bodies in Damascus, the capital of Syria. Reuters news agency, citing the head of a Syrian advocacy organization […]

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Gang Shuang, China’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has called for the “immediate and unconditional” release of Afghanistan’s assets. According to a report from the Chinese newspaper on Monday, December 16, Gang emphasized the importance of strengthening engagement with the Taliban in Afghanistan. He stated, “China urges relevant countries to immediately and unconditionally […]

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The European Union has announced the allocation of approximately €19.8 million to Afghanistan to promote economic growth, strengthen sustainable development, empower communities, and reduce dependence on humanitarian aid. In a statement released on Monday, December 16, the EU emphasized that its aid in Afghanistan will focus on supporting the most vulnerable populations, including women, girls, […]

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The Head of UNESCO’s Office in Afghanistan emphasized the need for further protection of the Jam Minaret during her visit to Ghor province. Patricia McPhillips, the head of UNESCO’s office in Afghanistan, highlighted the importance of safeguarding the Jam Minaret during her visit to Ghor province. She stated that efforts to secure funding and implement […]

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Ustad Zakir Hussain, the internationally renowned Tabla maestro who played a pivotal role in introducing Indian classical music to the world, passed away on Sunday in San Francisco. He was 73 years old. His family confirmed that he had been suffering from a pulmonary disease and passed away in a hospital in San Francisco, USA. […]

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Amid the death of Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmad Al-Louh in Gaza, Palestinian authorities have released statistics showing that 196 journalists have been killed since the start of the war in Gaza. On Monday, December 16, the Palestinian Government Media Office in Gaza issued a statement confirming that the number of journalists killed in Gaza since […]

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Local officials in Herat have reported that Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting foreign minister of Taliban, and Rashid Meredov, the foreign minister of Turkmenistan, visited the construction site of the TAPI project in Herat. The Taliban Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on Monday, December 16, that during this visit, discussions focused on facilitating visas, extending […]

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Following an increase in executions in Iran, a human rights organization in the country reported that at least 16 Afghan citizens were executed in Iranian prisons over the past month. On Sunday, December 15, the organization released a report stating that the execution of Afghan nationals in Iran has risen in recent years. According to […]

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Pakistani authorities announced that all public and private colleges and schools in Islamabad and Punjab province will be closed on Monday, December 16, due to “security concerns.” The Pakistani newspaper Dawn reported, citing its sources, that the decision was made in response to the current security situation. On Sunday, December 15, Dawn reported that this […]

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Israel announced on Sunday, December 15, that it had closed its embassy in Ireland due to the “strongly anti-Israeli” policies of the Irish government. In response, Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris stated, “I completely reject the claim that Ireland is anti-Israel.” Israel had recalled its ambassador following Ireland’s stance on the establishment of a Palestinian […]

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The spokesperson for the Taliban governor in Samangan stated, without providing specific figures, that “all” workers trapped in a coal mine in Samangan were rescued. Earlier, local sources had reported that 35 workers were trapped. According to the Bakhtar News Agency, citing Ismatullah Muradi, the spokesperson for the Taliban governor in Samangan, the workers were […]

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The UK Minister for Afghanistan stated in a press release on Monday, December 16, that he met with Afghan students in Doha, discussing their concerns and offering support for their education and future prospects amidst the ongoing challenges in Afghanistan. The statement stated that “The UK Minister for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan, Hamish […]

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Following Israel’s ongoing attacks on Palestinian territories, the Ministry of Health in Palestine announced that since the start of the war in Gaza, 44,976 people have lost their lives. On Sunday, December 15, the Ministry of Health in Gaza issued a statement, providing the latest statistics on casualties and injuries resulting from the Israeli military’s […]

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