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Foreign media have reported that the Bangladeshi government has declared Sunday and Monday as public holidays to manage widespread protests across the country. At the same time, Bangladeshi military forces have been patrolling various areas of Dhaka, the capital city, since this morning. According to reports, the situation in Bangladesh remains tense due to several […]

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Russia and Afghanistan are abandoning the dollar in mutual settlements, switching to rubles and Afghanis, according to Russian Ambassador to Afghanistan Dmitry Zhirnov. “Russia and Afghanistan are under unilateral illegitimate sanctions, and moving away from the dollar is one of the options,” Zhirnov said, as reported by TASS news agency. He added that Afghanistan still […]

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A coterie of former US government officials and academics began an extensive examination of America’s 20-year war in Afghanistan on Friday. “Today we make history,” said Shamila N. Chaudhary, co-chair of the Afghanistan War Commission, as reported by the Washington Post. Congress tasks the 16-member bipartisan panel to determine what went wrong and what US […]

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The National Examination Authority of Afghanistan has set the final date for announcing the results of the current solar year 1403 nationwide university entrance exam (Kankor) for tomorrow, Sunday, July 21. In a statement released on Saturday, July 20, on the social media platform X, the authority announced that the 1403 Kankor results will be […]

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The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation reports that over the past three days, more than 4,233 Afghan refugees have been expelled from Iran and Pakistan. In a statement released on Saturday, July 20, the ministry stated that from July 17 to July 19, over four thousand Afghan refugees were forcibly and voluntarily returned to the […]

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Combating ageing and physical decline, once deemed inevitable, has now been reduced to a treatable issue with a new drug developed by scientists. Researchers state that their experimental drug extends the lifespan of middle-aged mice by up to 25% and could have a similar impact on humans. Scientists from the Medical Research Council Laboratory of […]

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Amid ongoing concerns about the mass expulsion of Afghan refugees from Iran and Pakistan, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported that 858,175 migrants returned to Afghanistan during April, May, and June of this year. In a recently released report, the IOM highlighted the increase in migrations due to poverty, unemployment, and insecurity, as […]

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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) announced that since September 15, 2023, it has provided cash assistance to 98,900 Afghan refugees who have returned from Pakistan. In a report released on Friday, July 19, the organization stated that it distributed $700 in cash assistance to returning families and $350 to single individuals in […]

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Local authorities in Parwan province report that an explosion at a “Sara-e-Kohna” market in the provincial capital has resulted in two deaths and six injuries. Fazl-ur-Rahim Maskinyar, spokesperson for the police command in Parwan, stated in a press release that the incident occurred on Saturday, July 20, on the New Road in the first security […]

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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has, for the first time, responded to Israel’s settlement activities in the West Bank and the occupation of Palestinian territories, issuing a “non-binding” ruling that urges Tel Aviv to stop seizing Palestinian lands. In a statement released on Friday, July 20, the ICJ declared Israel’s decades-long efforts to seize […]

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International media reports indicate that the death toll from student anti-government protests in Bangladesh has risen to 105, with hundreds more injured. On Friday, July 19, Agence France-Presse reported that dissatisfied students attacked a prison, freeing hundreds of inmates in the city of Narsingdi and setting the facility on fire. The student anti-government protests in […]

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The third anniversary of the “catastrophic” U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan coincides with election rhetoric in the United States. Donald Trump, who is 78 years old and just three years younger than his 81-year-old opponent, Joe Biden, has been seriously campaigning for about a month. In his campaign, Trump repeatedly mocks Biden from three angles, which […]

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Amnesty International has condemned the shooting by Pakistani forces at protesters in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, as a violation of the right to peaceful assembly under international law, human rights, and Pakistan’s constitution. The organization on Saturday, July 20, denounced the attack on demonstrators in the Bannu region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, in a published report. […]

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The death toll in violent clashes between protesting students and security forces in Bangladesh has risen to 39. Media reports indicate that protesters set fire to the government television building, resulting in its broadcasts being cut off. According to reports, hundreds have been injured due to tear gas and plastic bullets fired by the police. […]

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The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) has made a significant contribution to the Herat Regional Hospital’s cancer ward, donating medical facilities and equipment valued at $55,000. According to TIKA officials, this donation includes approximately 40 items, such as medicines, medical equipment, and facilities essential for cancer treatment. The Consul General of Turkey in Herat […]

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According to reports, seven individuals were injured in an explosion caused by a grenade blast during the Muharram ceremony at the Imamzadeh Yahya shrine in central Sar-e-pol province. Local residents stated that an unidentified individual threw a grenade near the ceremony before sunset on Friday, July 19th. As a result of this explosion, seven individuals […]

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Former US President Donald Trump criticized President Joe Biden’s handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal plan, claiming it was poorly executed. Speaking at the Republican National Convention, Trump labeled the manner of US withdrawal from Afghanistan as a “disaster” and a “humiliation” for the nation. Trump highlighted the casualties suffered during the pullout, noting that 13 […]

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The spokesperson for Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry stated that the Hafiz Gul Bahadur faction persistently operates from Afghan territory against Pakistan. Zahra Baloch, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson, stated on Friday, July 19th, that the Afghan Taliban must seriously address groups involved in “terrorist attacks” in Pakistan. Baloch said in her weekly press conference that Pakistan is […]

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The Taliban Traffic Department has announced that taxi vehicles still bearing yellow colors without transitioning to turquoise and white are not permitted to operate. The department issued a warning on Thursday, July 18th, stating that even privately-owned vehicles conducting passenger transport will face “legal consequences.” Taliban authorities, in the month of May 2023, declared their […]

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Omid Mahdavi Majd, the prosecutor of Qeshm, Iran, has announced the closure of 25 shops that were rented out to Afghan migrants without valid residency documents. Mr. Majd stated on Wednesday, July 18th, that renting properties and shops to migrants without documentation is prohibited. According to the Young Journalists Club, the prosecutor of Qeshm mentioned […]

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