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The Afghanistan Journalists Center reports that Arezo TV in Kabul has been granted permission to resume its operations after being closed for about three months. The center stated that the closure of the TV station during this period was a direct violation of the rights of a free media. On Saturday, March 1, the Afghanistan […]

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The Taliban’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce has stated that the closure of the Torkham border crossing by Pakistan is against international trade laws and harms traders and people from both countries. The ministry emphasized that this action disrupts economic activities and causes unnecessary strain between the neighboring nations. The Torkham border crossing has been […]

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The U.S. Department of Defense has announced that the Trump administration has reduced restrictions on U.S. commanders regarding airstrikes on targets deemed hostile to the country. This move allows commanders greater autonomy in responding to threats. On February 28, U.S. Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, confirmed the reports of lifting airstrike restrictions and granting new […]

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The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has announced that it held a five-day exhibition at its headquarters in New York to raise awareness about the water crisis in Afghanistan. The event aimed to shed light on the urgent water shortage affecting the country and the severe challenges faced by its population. On Friday, […]

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has responded to criticism regarding his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, stating that he is unsure if he made a mistake. Zelensky emphasized that he holds great respect for the U.S. president and the American people, and is thankful for their support. In an interview with Fox News on Saturday, […]

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky should apologize for what happened at the White House. Rubio expressed his belief that Zelensky turned the situation into a personal failure and should take responsibility for it. On Saturday, March 1, Rubio discussed the issue in an interview with CNN. He […]

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Microsoft has announced that Skype, the oldest and most popular application for voice and video calls, will be shut down in May of this year after 21 years of operation. This decision marks the end of an era for the platform that revolutionized communication across the globe. The company recently posted a message on its […]

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Some refugee advocacy groups in the U.S. have stated that a federal court blocked Trump’s attempt to indefinitely suspend the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP). This ruling ensures the continuation of the refugee resettlement process, providing hope for those seeking refuge in the United States. Shawn VanDiver, president of Afghan Evac, confirmed in a tweet […]

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The Torkham border crossing has remained closed for the eighth consecutive day, halting the movement of people, trade, and transit. This prolonged closure has caused significant disruptions for travelers and traders on both sides of the border, with hundreds of people waiting for its reopening. Officials from the Taliban in Nangarhar, on Saturday, March 1, […]

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Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, has warned that the reduction in U.S. financial aid will have widespread impacts on the people of Afghanistan. In his speech on Friday, February 28, he highlighted the severe consequences of this funding cut. He emphasized that the decision would deprive over nine million people of access […]

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In a dramatic and tense meeting at the White House on February 28, 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky faced an openly hostile reception from U.S. President Donald Trump. What was expected to be a high-level diplomatic discussion quickly turned into an unprecedented public humiliation, with Trump aggressively criticizing and dismissing the Ukrainian leader in front […]

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The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has reported that the recent floods in Afghanistan have claimed the lives of at least 22 people. These devastating floods have caused widespread damage across the country, affecting numerous communities and infrastructure. The loss of life adds to the already severe toll of natural […]

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Nearly 3 million people have been displaced in Afghanistan due to climate disasters since 2021, with 11 million still at high risk, warns the IOM. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), nearly nine million people in Afghanistan have been affected by climate-related disasters in the past year. Over 500,000 individuals have been displaced […]

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82 Afghan female students in Oman face expulsion and forced return to Afghanistan due to the suspension of U.S. aid and scholarships from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). These girls, who had transferred to the “Middle East College” in Muscat in late 2024 with the support of the Women’s Scholarship Foundation (WSA), said […]

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Shawn VanDiver, head of the organization helping Afghans resettle in the United States, announced on Friday, February 28 that the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program is still active and has not been stopped. However, government support for resettlement has been canceled for visa holders. VanDiver posted on X (formerly Twitter) that Afghan nationals with approved […]

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Following the increase in the number of polio cases in Pakistan, media outlets have reported two new cases of the poliovirus, or polio, in the Sindh and Punjab provinces. Pakistani media reported on Friday, 28th February that these cases were confirmed in the Qambar region of Sindh and the Mandi Bahauddin district of Punjab. Health […]

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A bomb blast in Pakistan’s Balochistan province on Friday injured ten people, including a security official. According to Pakistani media outlets, the explosion occurred on a main road in Quetta, near a convoy of the paramilitary Frontier Corps. The blast was caused by an IED (improvised explosive device) that appeared to be detonated by remote […]

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The Torkham border crossing has remained closed for the seventh consecutive day, with a long queue of trucks carrying goods waiting for the route to reopen. According to the Associated Press, more than 5,000 trucks carrying fruits and vegetables have been halted on both sides of the border. Pakistani authorities have stated that the closure […]

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Maulana Hamidul Haq Haqqani, the head of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Sami and a prominent cleric, was among five people killed in a suicide bombing at Darul Uloom Haqqania, a pro-Taliban seminary in Akora Khattak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. This explosion occurred on Friday during the Friday prayers at the Haqqania Madrasa, resulting in the deaths of at least […]

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Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan, has called for the recognition of gender apartheid in Afghanistan as a crime against humanity. His remarks were made during the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, where he presented his 20-page report on the country. Bennett emphasized that the situation in Afghanistan, […]

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