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Former Afghan soldier and US ally shot dead in Houston, Texas

2 months ago

Abdulrahman Waziri, a former Afghan soldier and U.S. ally, was fatally shot in Houston following a parking dispute. Abdulrahman Waziri, a 31-year-old former Afghan soldier and U.S. military ally, was shot and killed on Sunday, April 27, in Houston, Texas, following a verbal altercation. The incident occurred outside the Gables apartment complex in Richmond, a […]

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Cook kills three Taliban members at Security Post in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar Province

2 months ago

A cook at a security post in eastern Afghanistan killed three Taliban forces, highlighting rising insecurity and internal conflicts. In a rare incident in Nangarhar province, three members of the Taliban forces were killed at a security post by the cook. The Nangarhar provincial police confirmed the incident, which took place on Tuesday, April 29, […]

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OIC and Afghanistan’s Red Crescent sign agreement to treat 30 children with heart diseases

2 months ago

The OIC and Afghanistan’s Red Crescent signed an agreement to treat 30 children with heart diseases, addressing urgent healthcare needs. The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), in partnership with the Afghanistan Red Crescent under the Taliban administration, has signed an agreement to treat 30 children suffering from heart diseases. According to a press release from […]

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Ministry of Public Health: UN delivering expired and unusable Aid Packages to Afghanistan

2 months ago

Afghanistan’s Health Ministry accused the UN of sending expired and unusable aid, urging greater transparency and accountability in humanitarian support. Afghanistan’s acting Minister of Public Health, Noorjalal Jalali on Wednesday, April 30, has accused the World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) of delivering expired and substandard humanitarian aid to the […]

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UN: 250,000 Afghan Refugees return from Iran and Pakistan in April

2 months ago

In April, 250,000 Afghan refugees returned from Iran and Pakistan, straining Afghanistan’s fragile resources amid ongoing economic and humanitarian crises. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has reported that approximately 250,000 Afghan migrants returned from Iran and Pakistan in April 2025 alone. Out of the total, nearly 96,000 were forcibly deported, while about […]

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Iran says Shahid Rajaee Port Fire may take up to 20 days to fully extinguish

2 months ago

Iranian officials say extinguishing the massive fire at Shahid Rajaee Port may take 15 to 20 days due to complexity. Hossein Zafari, spokesperson for Iran’s National Crisis Management Organization, announced that full containment and extinguishment of the massive fire at Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas may take 15 to 20 days. The process includes manually […]

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PM Modi grants armed forces complete operational freedom to combat terrorism

2 months ago

PM Modi has granted India’s armed forces full operational freedom to take decisive actions against terrorism, ensuring swift responses. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a high-level security cabinet meeting, reaffirmed New Delhi’s resolve to deliver a “crushing blow to terrorism.” Modi expressed full confidence in the capabilities of India’s armed forces and granted them […]

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US threatens to withdraw from Ukraine peace mediation if no progress made

2 months ago

The U.S. warns it may exit Ukraine-Russia peace talks if both sides fail to present concrete steps toward resolution soon. The United States has issued a stark warning, stating it may withdraw from mediation efforts in the Russia-Ukraine conflict unless both sides present concrete proposals to end the war. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said […]

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Amnesty International warns of global human rights breakdown in 2025

2 months ago

Amnesty International warns 2025 saw severe human rights decline, driven by authoritarianism, global conflict, repression, and weakened international law. Amnesty International’s annual report, The State of the World’s Human Rights, released on Tuesday April 29, reveals an alarming global deterioration in human rights during 2024-2025. The report, covering 150 countries, highlights a surge in authoritarianism, […]

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UN warns restrictions on women in Afghanistan to cost $920 million by 2026

2 months ago

The UN warns that restrictions on women in Afghanistan will result in a $920 million loss by 2026, worsening economic conditions. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Afghanistan has warned that the Taliban’s restrictions on women and girls will lead to approximately $920 million in losses by 2026. This forecast, released on Wednesday, April […]

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Veterans urge Trump Administration to continue Afghan Ally Support Program amid budget cuts

2 months ago

Veterans urge the Trump Administration to maintain funding for the Afghan Ally Support Program, fearing the impact of proposed budget cuts. A leaked budget proposal dated April 10 from the White House Office of Management and Budget reveals the Trump administration’s intent to shut down the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts (CARE) by the end […]

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Over 800 Afghan detainees released from Pakistan prisons

2 months ago

Over 800 Afghan prisoners were released from Pakistani jails and returned via Spin Boldak, officials confirmed in a recent statement. The Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation has announced the release of over 800 Afghan nationals from various prisons across Pakistan. In an official statement issued on Tuesday, April 29, the ministry stated that the […]

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Kolkata Hotel fire kills 15, India launches probe

2 months ago

A deadly fire at a six-story hotel in Kolkata, India, killed 15 people; authorities suspect electrical fault, investigation ongoing. A massive fire that broke out late Tuesday, April 29, at a hotel in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, India, has left at least 15 people dead, according to reports from Indian media. Local authorities […]

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No final decision yet on Afghan Relocation Program, Says US State Department

2 months ago

The U.S. State Department confirmed that no final decision has been made regarding the future of the Afghan Relocation Program. The U.S. Department of State has said that no final decision has been made regarding the future of the Afghan Relocation Program (CARE), and it remains active. A spokesperson for the department confirmed this on […]

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Pakistan Minister warns of possible Indian Military Strike in next 24 hours

2 months ago

Pakistan’s Information Minister warns of a potential Indian military strike within the next 24 hours, citing credible intelligence reports. Tensions between India and Pakistan have sharply escalated following a warning issued by Pakistan’s Information Minister, Attaullah Tarar. Citing credible intelligence, Tarar claimed that India may launch a military strike against Pakistan within the next 24 […]

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North Korean Leader Kim Jon-un unveils ‘Most Powerful’ Warship with daughter

2 months ago

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un unveiled a new advanced warship, accompanied by his daughter, fueling speculation about her future role. Official North Korean media has released new images of leader Kim Jong Un alongside his daughter during the unveiling of the advanced military vessel “Choi Hyun.” The event, which took place on April 26, 2025, […]

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Afghanistan sends first group of 30,000 Hajj Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia

2 months ago

This year, 30,000 Afghan pilgrims will travel to Saudi Arabia for Hajj, with the first group departing today. The Taliban administration has announced the commencement of this year’s Hajj pilgrimage transfers, with 30,000 Afghans expected to travel to Saudi Arabia. in a statement, the authorities confirmed the official launch of the operation during a ceremony […]

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Pakistan shoots down Indian drone in Kashmir

2 months ago

Pakistan’s military has downed an Indian surveillance drone along the Line of Control in Kashmir, escalating tensions between the two nations. On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, the Pakistan Army reported downing an Indian quadcopter drone that had crossed the Line of Control (LoC) into Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s Bhimber district. The drone was reportedly engaged […]

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Afghanistan’s Supreme Council of National Resistance Delegation visits Iran to discuss refugee issues

2 months ago

A high-level delegation from Afghanistan’s Supreme Council of National Resistance visited Iran to discuss the challenges faced by Refugees. The Supreme Council of National Resistance for the Salvation of Afghanistan announced on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, that a high-level delegation led by Mohammad Mohaqiq visited Iran to discuss the expulsion of Afghan migrants. The delegation […]

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