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German aid group HELP warns Afghanistan’s severe drought has cut wheat harvests by 60% in the west, pushing millions closer to hunger amid worsening climate-driven crises. The German aid organization HELP has warned that Afghanistan is facing one of its most severe food crises in recent years, with drought devastating wheat production. According to a […]

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Israeli airstrikes killed 67 Palestinians in Gaza, including children, as the UN warned advancing forces could displace one million more amid worsening famine and humanitarian collapse. Israeli airstrikes on Gaza continued on Friday, killing at least 67 Palestinians, including children and people who had been waiting for humanitarian aid, according to local health officials, Al […]

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The Shanghai Cooperation Organization will convene in Dushanbe on September 11–12, focusing on Afghanistan’s security, terrorism threats, and the need for an inclusive political settlement amid regional concerns. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will hold a consultative meeting of its member states on September 11–12 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, with Afghanistan set to dominate the agenda. […]

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A U.S. guided-missile cruiser transited the Panama Canal toward the Caribbean amid mounting naval deployments. The move underscores growing U.S. military presence near Venezuela and regional tensions. A U.S. Navy guided-missile cruiser has crossed the Panama Canal and is heading toward the Caribbean, according to international media reports on Friday night. AFP reported that the […]

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UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett urged Pakistan to stop deporting Afghan refugees, warning expulsions violate international commitments and could trigger a humanitarian crisis, stressing safer resettlement pathways are needed. United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, has urged Pakistan to halt its ongoing deportations of Afghan refugees, warning that the move […]

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Lebanon’s Cabinet will review the army’s disarmament plan on September 5, aiming to consolidate state control over weapons despite Hezbollah’s rejection and regional political tensions. Lebanon has set September 5 as the date to review the army’s proposed disarmament plan, a step aimed at curbing the spread of weapons outside state control. According to the […]

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A U.S. federal judge halted Donald Trump’s plan to expand rapid deportations, ruling it unlawful and affirming long-term migrants’ legal rights, sparking major political and legal debate. A U.S. federal judge has struck down President Donald Trump’s attempt to speed up the deportation of migrants, calling the policy unlawful and unconstitutional. Judge Jia Cobb, appointed […]

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Thailand’s Constitutional Court dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for violating ethical standards in a controversial call with Cambodia’s former leader, plunging the country into renewed political uncertainty. Thailand has entered fresh political turmoil after Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was dismissed from office by the Constitutional Court for violating ethical standards. The court announced its ruling […]

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Afghanistan’s national football team will play its first Central Asian Championship match against Iran in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, aiming for a strong performance and regional recognition.The Afghanistan national football team is set to play its first match in the Central Asian Championship against Iran today, Friday, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. According to the tournament schedule, the match […]

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More than 500 UN rights staff urged High Commissioner Volker Türk to classify Israel’s Gaza actions as genocide, warning silence undermines credibility and repeats past humanitarian failures.Over 500 employees from the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) have formally appealed to High Commissioner Volker Türk to publicly describe Israel’s actions in […]

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A deadly Russian missile strike on Kyiv killed 21, including four children, injuring dozens, damaging EU buildings, and provoking strong condemnation from European leaders demanding tougher sanctions. A deadly Russian missile and drone barrage struck Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, killing at least 21 people, including four children, and wounding dozens more, according to Ukrainian officials. The […]

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Pakistan is facing its worst floods in four decades, displacing over one million people in Punjab, submerging villages, destroying crops, and highlighting worsening climate change impacts. Pakistan’s authorities announced that more than one million residents in Punjab have been forced to flee their homes amid the worst flooding in 40 years. The floods have submerged […]

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South Korean prosecutors indicted former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and former President Yoon Suk-yeol for aiding martial law, while Yoon’s wife faces bribery and market manipulation charges. South Korean prosecutors have indicted former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on charges of aiding and abetting the short-lived martial law declared by former President Yoon Suk-yeol. The indictment […]

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The UK Refugee Council urges granting temporary residency to asylum seekers from five countries, enabling the government to end hotel accommodations, improve integration, and reduce social tensions. The Refugee Council has called on the UK government to grant limited residency to eligible individuals from Afghanistan, Eritrea, Iran, Sudan, and Syria, enabling the phase-out of hotels […]

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The Ministry of Defense condemned Pakistani drone strikes targeting civilians, including women and children, warning that such attacks escalate tensions and endanger the security of communities in Afghanistan. The Taliban Ministry of Defense has condemned recent Pakistani airstrikes targeting Afghanistan territory, describing the attacks as a violation of sovereignty and international norms. In a statement […]

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India plans to increase Russian oil imports in September, prioritizing affordable energy over U.S. tariffs, benefiting refineries while highlighting geopolitical and economic pragmatism. India is set to increase its imports of Russian oil in September, signaling that New Delhi is continuing trade with Moscow despite U.S. punitive tariffs. The move underscores India’s focus on securing […]

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Europe urges Iran to negotiate with the U.S. and cooperate with the IAEA, but Tehran resists, condemning sanctions and warning renewed pressure may escalate regional tensions. France’s Foreign Minister has emphasized that recent policy moves toward Iran do not signal the end of diplomacy. Meanwhile, Germany has urged Tehran to enter direct talks with the […]

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WHO warns Afghanistan faces a severe health crisis as 22 million need aid, funding gaps shut clinics, and mass refugee returns threaten to overwhelm fragile systems. The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Afghanistan faces a worsening humanitarian crisis, with more than 22 million of the country’s 46 million people in urgent need of […]

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Trump’s decision to cut funding for Afghan resettlement programs leaves thousands vulnerable, raising concerns over U.S. credibility, future alliances, and the safety of women in Afghanitsan. U.S. President Donald Trump has reduced funding for programs that support the relocation and resettlement of Afghan allies in the United States, leaving thousands of lives in uncertainty. The […]

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More than 140 Afghan migrants detained in Pakistani prisons were released this week and returned home through Spin Boldak, with authorities providing registration, aid, and organized repatriation support. More than 140 Afghan migrants detained in various prisons across Pakistan were released this week and returned to Afghanistan, officials confirmed. According to the Office for Migrant […]

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