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The Israeli army confirmed after three weeks that Hashem Safieddine, Hezbollah’s potential candidate for leadership, was killed in an attack on Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. In a statement released this morning, Wednesday, October 23, the Israeli military stated that Hashem Safieddine, the head of Hezbollah’s Executive Council, was killed around three weeks ago in […]

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Over the last few years, Pakistan’s illicit economy – which consists of everything from drugs and foreign currency to consumer goods such as soap, has thrived.  Illicit trade costs Pakistan over PKR. 2 trillion (about $7 billion) annually. Major sectors contributing to this loss include real estate, pharmaceuticals, tobacco, tyres, lubricants and tea. This illicit […]

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International media reported that Ilir Meta, the former president of Albania, has been arrested on charges of administrative corruption during his term in office. Reuters reported on Monday, October 21, that he is accused of money laundering and administrative corruption. According to the report, the former president was arrested upon his return to Tirana, Albania’s […]

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The Israeli military has reported a new wave of overnight attacks on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, claiming to have targeted a Hezbollah operations room, resulting in the death of 15 of the group’s members. In a statement released by the Israeli military on Tuesday, October 22, it was mentioned that in the past 24 hours, […]

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi commenced regional visits following the country’s missile attack on Israel. His first stop was Beirut, a place reportedly on the brink of conflict. In Beirut, Araghchi raised the issue of a ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza, making regional consultations on this matter a priority in his agenda. During his visit […]

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Nearly 10 days have passed since the first deadly shooting by Iranian border forces at Afghan migrants and five days since the second incident, yet the fact-finding team from the interim government has not made any findings. Zabihullah Mujahid, the Taliban spokesperson, stated today (Tuesday, 22 October) that the distance from the incident location is […]

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Local authorities in Washington state, USA, have reported that at least five people were killed and one child injured in a shooting incident. According to reports, the incident occurred on Monday, October 21, in a house near Seattle. The head of security for King County, located on the outskirts of Seattle, announced the arrest of […]

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The government of Uzbekistan has announced plans to invest approximately $1.3 billion in waste-to-energy plant projects in Afghanistan. According to a statement released by the office of Uzbekistan’s president on Monday, October 21, the project is expected to be operational by 2027. Reports indicate that these projects will be implemented in collaboration with China’s CAMC […]

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On Tuesday, Australia announced the purchase of long-range Standard-6 and Standard-2 3C ballistic missiles from the United States, worth $4.7 billion, to strengthen its air and missile defense systems. Richard Marles, Australia’s Defense Minister, stated in a press release on Tuesday, October 22, that these long-range missiles bought from the U.S. will be deployed on […]

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Nearly two months have passed since Pakistan dismissed its special envoy to Afghanistan, and Islamabad has yet to appoint a replacement. Pakistani media have reported that diplomatic relations between Islamabad and Kabul have “worsened,” with no indication that Pakistan is interested in appointing a special representative for Afghanistan. Asif Durrani, Pakistan’s former special envoy to […]

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Pakistan’s parliament has approved changes to its constitution, granting it the authority to select the country’s Chief Justice. The Supreme Court is set to make key decisions on issues ranging from nationwide elections to the potential trial of the imprisoned former Prime Minister and his supporters. In response to the constitutional amendment, Gohar Ali Khan, […]

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The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) states that currently, 3.2 million children under the age of five and 840,000 pregnant and lactating women in Afghanistan are suffering from severe malnutrition. In a report published on Monday, October 21, the federation expressed concern over the rising malnutrition rates among children and […]

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The National Statistics and Information Authority of Afghanistan states that from the beginning of the year until now, around 4.83 million metric tons of wheat have been produced nationwide, which indicates a 10% increase compared to the previous year. As per reports, this comes amid a dire humanitarian crisis in the country, with over 23 […]

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The Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF) announced on Monday that Usmon Toshev, a native of Uzbekistan, has been appointed as the new head coach of the national football team. Toshev replaces Ashley Michael Westwood, the English coach who stepped down in August. Toshev’s contract with AFF is for one year. Previously, Toshev served as the head […]

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Legal activists believe that the fate of approximately 70,000 Afghans currently living temporarily in the United States is closely linked to the upcoming presidential election. These refugees, who arrived after the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, are still navigating uncertain legal conditions. Many Afghan immigrants lost hope of returning to their homeland after the Taliban regained […]

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A group of people in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, carried white flags and protested against insecurity and violence in the region. These protests were initiated following a call from the leader of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) in Pakistan’s tribal areas on Sunday. On Sunday, October 21, a “Peace Uprising” was held across […]

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In his latest remarks, former President Hamid Karzai defended the right of all sectors of society to education and described “doubt and skepticism about obtaining education” as a “clear sign of ignorance.” Speaking on Monday, October 21, at the 38th International Conference on Islamic Unity, Karzai indirectly criticized the current situation in Afghanistan and emphasized […]

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The Pentagon has announced that U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has arrived in Kyiv to visit Ukraine, marking his third trip during the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. According to the Pentagon’s statement, Lloyd Austin left for Kyiv early Monday, October 21 and is expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today […]

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The human rights organization “Halvash” has reported that a landmine explosion and gunfire targeted a group of Afghan migrants at the Kalgan border in Iran. According to the organization’s report on Monday, October 21, a group of at least 150 Afghan migrants was attacked by Iranian border forces on the evening of Thursday, October 17, […]

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Brazilian President Lula da Silva has canceled his trip to Russia for the BRICS summit after suffering a head injury at home, resulting in a minor brain hemorrhage. The Brazilian presidency announced that Lula will participate in the summit via video conference. The president was scheduled to depart for Russia on Sunday evening. According to […]

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