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Kyrgyzstan’s gasoline exports to Afghanistan rose 23-fold in early 2025, reaching 57 million liters worth $26.1 million, making Afghanistan its dominant fuel market. The National Statistics Committee of Kyrgyzstan has reported a dramatic surge in fuel exports to Afghanistan during the first five months of this year. According to official data, Kyrgyzstan exported more than […]

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Severe monsoon rains and landslides in northern Pakistan have killed at least 344 people, with thousands affected, homes destroyed, and officials warning of further casualties. Heavy monsoon rains and landslides in northern Pakistan have claimed at least 344 lives over the past two days, officials confirmed on Saturday, August 16. The highest casualties were reported […]

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Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir urged Kabul to halt destabilizing policies, warning that cross-border unrest endangers Pakistani citizens and regional stability amid ongoing security tensions. Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, has called on the Taliban to stop policies that destabilize Pakistan, warning the group is accountable for the blood of Pakistani citizens. Speaking to […]

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UNHCR warns its funds are depleting as 2.2 million Afghans are expelled from Iran and Pakistan, urging urgent aid amid worsening poverty and dire humanitarian crisis. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has warned that its budget is running out as the mass expulsion of Afghan refugees from Iran and Pakistan continues. In a […]

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Israel ruled out partial agreements with Hamas, insisting on full hostage release, disarmament, and control over Gaza. The stance sparked international criticism amid rising regional tensions. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has declared that any deal with Hamas will only be possible if all hostages are released simultaneously and the group is disarmed. The […]

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The U.S. cancelled its trade delegation to India, delaying negotiations indefinitely. New tariffs on Indian goods, linked to Russian oil imports, have escalated tensions between Washington and New Delhi. The United States has cancelled a planned trade delegation visit to New Delhi, which was scheduled for August 24–28, according to Indian news outlet NDTV. The […]

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Israel struck a Houthi-operated energy site on August 17 in response to missile attacks. Generators were disabled, casualties remain unclear, raising regional tensions and security concerns. The Israeli military confirmed on Sunday, August 17, that it struck an energy infrastructure site reportedly operated by Yemen’s Houthi movement. The attack was described as a direct response […]

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Pakistan hosting Afghan opposition in Islamabad signals a potential policy shift, raising questions about its changing approach toward Afghanistan and the broader regional dynamics at play. Pakistan is preparing to host a two-day meeting of Afghan opposition figures, including young leaders, political activists, party representatives, and women, in Islamabad on August 25–26. According to reports, […]

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Zalmay Khalilzad criticized Pakistan’s plan to host Afghan opposition leaders, calling it unwise and provocative, warning it could worsen mistrust and undermine fragile Afghanistan-Pakistan relations. Zalmay Khalilzad, the former U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, said on Saturday that Pakistan will host a meeting of exiled Afghan opposition groups later this month. Writing on social […]

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Trump claimed Russia lost India as an oil client after U.S. tariff hikes, though New Delhi has not confirmed halting Russian crude imports amid growing trade tensions. U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that Russia has “lost India” as a key oil client after Washington imposed steep penalties on New Delhi over its crude purchases. […]

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The Malala Fund urged global action to support women in Afghanistan, warning that four years on, gender apartheid endures, erasing rights, education, and basic freedoms. The Malala Fund has urged countries worldwide to step up support for Afghanistan’s women and girls, warning that they continue to live under “gender apartheid” four years after the collapse […]

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U.S. President Donald Trump urged Ukraine to pursue a direct peace deal with Russia, bypassing a ceasefire stage, as European allies pledged continued support for Kyiv. U.S. President Donald Trump has said Ukraine should move directly toward a peace agreement with Russia rather than pursuing a temporary ceasefire, a stance that marks a shift in […]

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Washington on Monday for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, following recent discussions with European leaders on Ukraine’s ongoing war. The Ukrainian presidency announced on Monday, August 18, that President Volodymyr Zelensky will travel to Washington for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump. According to Kyiv, the two leaders […]

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After meeting Putin in Alaska, U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Zelensky, Macron, Starmer, Merz, and NATO’s Rutte, reaffirming U.S. coordination on Ukraine and European security. U.S. President Donald Trump held calls with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and several European leaders following his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. According to Agence France-Presse, […]

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Afrasiab Khattak accused Pakistan’s military of exploiting Afghan refugees for its war economy, diverting aid, backing militants, and warned that ignoring Afghanistan could trigger another 9/11-style crisis. Former senator and Awami National Party leader Afrasiab Khattak has accused Pakistan’s military of systematically exploiting Afghan refugees for decades to serve its so-called “war economy.” Speaking at […]

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit India from Monday for border talks, marking a rare high-level engagement since the deadly 2020 Himalayan clashes strained relations. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will travel to India this week for talks on the disputed Himalayan border, China’s Foreign Ministry announced on Saturday, August 16. The visit will […]

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Hezbollah’s deputy leader Naim Qassem warned disarming the Iran-backed group would leave “no life” in Lebanon, prompting Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to condemn the remarks as unacceptable. Hezbollah deputy leader Naim Qassem has warned that any attempt by the Lebanese government to disarm the group would leave “no life” in Lebanon. His comments were seen […]

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A gunman opened fire outside a mosque in Örebro, Sweden, killing a 25-year-old man and injuring another, as police probe suspected gang-related links. A shooting outside a mosque in the southern Swedish city of Örebro left one man dead and another injured, international media reported on Friday, August 15. The attack took place as worshippers […]

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Farhad Darya released his new song “Tired Land” to mark four years of silence in Afghanistan, portraying the nation’s grief, wounds, resilience, and unspoken struggles. Afghanistan’s music icon Farhad Darya has marked the fourth anniversary of Taliban rule with the release of a new song, “Tired Land,” a work he describes as both a lament […]

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Fifty rights organizations welcomed a campaign supporting Afghanistan’s journalists in Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey, urging an immediate halt to forced deportations and demanding urgent protection and relocation measures. Fifty human rights organizations have issued a joint statement calling for the immediate protection of Afghan journalists living in Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey. The groups expressed strong […]

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