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Thousands protested in Jakarta and other cities against lawmakers’ high salaries, clashing with police. Demonstrators demanded wage cuts, condemning corruption, inequality, and elite privileges fueling public anger. Thousands of Indonesians, including students, workers, and civil society activists, staged mass protests in Jakarta and several other cities on Monday against what they called the “excessive privileges […]

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Australia expelled Iran’s ambassador, accusing Tehran of directing antisemitic arson attacks in Sydney and Melbourne. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the actions threatened national unity and community safety. Australia has expelled Iran’s ambassador after accusing Tehran of directing antisemitic arson attacks in Sydney and Melbourne, a move that has escalated diplomatic tensions. Prime Minister Anthony […]

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Trump and Vice President Vance marked the Abbey Gate bombing anniversary, denounced Biden’s “incompetence” in the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal, and pledged to honor the memory of fallen US troops. US President Donald Trump marked the fourth anniversary of the deadly Abbey Gate bombing at Kabul airport with a White House ceremony honoring the 13 American […]

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Donald Trump declared August 26 a memorial day for 13 US soldiers killed in Kabul’s 2021 airport bombing, condemning President Biden’s withdrawal as catastrophic and disgraceful. US President Donald Trump has designated August 26 as a memorial day for American service members killed in the 2021 Kabul airport suicide bombing. He described the attack as […]

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Retired US Air Force pilot Alex Pelbath, who commanded the last Kabul evacuation flight, launched his congressional campaign in South Carolina, pledging loyalty to Trump and stricter immigration controls. Alex Pelbath, the retired US Air Force pilot who commanded the last evacuation flight from Kabul in 2021, has announced his candidacy for the US Congress. […]

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Turkey condemned Israel’s airstrike on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital, calling it a war crime. At least 20 people, including five journalists, were killed, raising international outrage and calls for accountability. On August 25, 2025, an Israeli airstrike targeted Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, resulting in at least 20 fatalities, including five journalists. The victims […]

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At least six people were stabbed near Berlin’s Alexanderplatz, with one in critical condition. Authorities continue investigating, while witnesses have been questioned and the motive remains unclear. At least six people were injured in a knife attack near Alexanderplatz in central Berlin on the night of Saturday, August 24, 2025. Local media outlet B.Z. Berlin […]

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Over 60 years, UNDP has advanced sustainable development globally, leveraging the efforts of more than 4,000 volunteers in 2024 to support communities and environmental initiatives. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has marked over 60 years of advancing sustainable development for people and the planet, emphasizing its long-term commitment to global progress. Central to UNDP’s […]

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The planned Afghan opposition meeting in Islamabad was postponed due to pressure from Kabul. A planned meeting of Afghanistan’s political opposition figures in Islamabad has been postponed due to pressure from Kabul, according to Pakistani media reports. The gathering was scheduled for August 25–26 and was to be hosted by the SASSI Institute, a think […]

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Iran will meet Germany, France, and the UK in Geneva to discuss its nuclear program and sanctions, amid European warnings of potential snapback enforcement. Iran is scheduled to hold nuclear talks with Germany, France, and the United Kingdom on Tuesday in Geneva, Switzerland. The discussions will focus on Tehran’s nuclear program and the possible lifting […]

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The Islamabad High Court has halted the deportation of 18 Afghan refugees with expired PoR cards, granting temporary relief amid Pakistan’s broader repatriation plan starting September. The Islamabad High Court has issued a temporary reprieve preventing the deportation of 18 Afghan refugees holding expired Proof of Registration (PoR) cards. Notices were sent to Pakistan’s Interior […]

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Four journalists were among 15 people killed when an Israeli airstrike struck Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza, raising renewed concerns over press freedom and civilian safety. Israel launched an airstrike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, on Monday, August 25, killing at least 15 people, including four journalists, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. […]

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Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed its forces captured a village in eastern Ukraine, though Kyiv denied the claim, reporting gains elsewhere amid ongoing heavy fighting. Russia announced the capture of Filia in Dnipropetrovsk, while Ukraine reported recapturing villages near Pokrovsk, highlighting shifting frontlines and escalating eastern conflict dynamics. Russia’s Defense Ministry announced on Sunday that its […]

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Syrian transitional president confirmed advanced talks with Israel on a U.S.-mediated security agreement, based on the 1974 ceasefire, highlighting unity, stability, and regional security concerns. Syrian Transitional President Ahmad al-Sharaa announced that “advanced” negotiations are underway between Syria and Israel aimed at reaching a potential security agreement. Al-Sharaa emphasized that any decision benefiting Syria and […]

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A US senator urged Congress to swiftly pass a bipartisan bill granting permanent residency to Afghan allies who worked alongside American forces. U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar has urged Congress to swiftly pass bipartisan legislation granting permanent residency to thousands of Afghan nationals who worked alongside American forces during the war in Afghanistan. The Democratic senator […]

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At least 289 people, including 115 children, have died in Gaza from hunger, as famine conditions worsen and international agencies warn of catastrophe. The Health Ministry in Gaza announced on Sunday that at least eight people, including a child, died in the past 24 hours due to hunger and malnutrition. This raises the total number […]

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Afghanistan secured a 1–0 victory over Tajikistan’s U-23 team in a friendly match, boosting morale and sharpening preparations ahead of the Central Asia Championship. The Afghanistan national football team recorded a morale-boosting 1–0 victory over Tajikistan’s U-23 side in a friendly match held in Dushanbe. The match was part of the team’s preparation for the […]

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Saudi Arabia has introduced an AI curriculum for six million students, aiming to equip the next generation with technological skills, innovation, and future-ready career opportunities. Saudi Arabia has launched an ambitious education reform, introducing Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the national curriculum for more than six million students this academic year. The move is being hailed […]

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Russian Foreign Minister stated there are no plans for a meeting between President Putin and President Zelensky, emphasizing no ongoing discussions or scheduled diplomatic engagements. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has dismissed the possibility of an upcoming meeting between President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying no plans are currently in place. His […]

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Over 2,000 Afghan refugees in Pakistan face deportation. Rights groups urge Germany to act quickly, reduce visa delays, and ensure safe relocation to avoid further danger. Over two thousand Afghan refugees currently residing in Pakistan are at risk of being deported back to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, prompting urgent appeals from several prominent human rights organizations for […]

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