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A U.S. think tank focused on security and democracy issues reports growing tensions between Washington and Beijing over who should draft the United Nations Security Council resolutions on Afghanistan. This dispute has intensified in recent weeks. The issue revolves around which country should act as the Security Council “penholder” on Afghanistan. Penholders are responsible for […]

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Local authorities in Samangan province said two individuals have been arrested in connection with injuring four worshipers in Samangan. The incident occurred during Friday prayers on February 14 at a Mosque in the city of Aybak. According to a statement from Hashmatullah Rahmani, spokesperson for the Samangan Police, the two individuals, residents of Samangan, threw […]

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has stated that the war in Ukraine could become another Afghanistan for the European Union. He warned of a prolonged and costly involvement without a clear exit strategy. In an interview with Politico on Saturday, February 15, Orbán reflected on the EU’s involvement in Afghanistan, calling it a “tough and […]

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Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement that he expects his first meeting with President Vladimir Putin to take place in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh has confirmed it is prepared to host the summit. On Friday, February 14, the Russian Times reported that Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry welcomed the potential meeting. U.S. media outlets also reported that […]

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Hamas has announced the release of hostages Sagui Dekel-Chen, Sasha Troufanov and Iair Horn. The three are expected to be freed on Saturday, February 15th. Axios reported that the hostages will be released after a period of captivity under Hamas. Their release follows growing international pressure. Tel Aviv has warned that if the hostages are […]

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The General Prosecutor’s Office of Tajikistan has announced that more than 30 individuals have been sentenced to prison terms ranging from 8 to 20 years for attempting to poison participants at a festival. According to Reuters, a security source in Tajikistan reported that all of the convicted individuals are linked to ISIS-Khorasan. On Friday, February […]

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Tensions are rising between Elon Musk and senior aides to President Donald Trump over Musk’s handling of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk’s push to downsize the U.S. government, including firing thousands of federal workers, has caused frustration among Trump’s team, particularly Susie Wiles, the President’s chief of staff. Wiles and her staff have […]

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Shafqat Ali Khan, the spokesperson for Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that one of the key issues damaging the relationship between Islamabad and Kabul is the presence of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) safe havens in Afghanistan. He emphasized that Pakistan has raised this issue with the Taliban, and it must be resolved for bilateral cooperation […]

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The German federal government has stated that deporting Afghan refugees back to Afghanistan before the upcoming parliamentary elections on February 23 is “unlikely” due to the “difficult agreement with the Taliban.” A government spokesperson clarified that Berlin is working on plans to address this issue. Speaking on February 14, Stefan Hebstreit, the spokesperson for the […]

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The suspect in the Munich car ramming attack, which left at least 36 people injured, has confessed to intentionally driving into a crowd. German authorities are treating the incident as an attempted murder. Prosecutors have confirmed that the motive remains unclear, but no evidence links the suspect to any violent groups or networks. The 24-year-old […]

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has stated that the Afghan attacker who ran over pedestrians with a car in Munich should be punished and deported from Germany. He emphasized that the perpetrator should not expect any leniency from the German government. “What has happened is awful,” Scholz told reporters. “From my point of view it is […]

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Etisalat has announced Afghan cricketers Hashmatullah Shahidi and Gulbadin Naib as its brand ambassadors for 2025. The official signing ceremony took place in the United Arab Emirates, where company executives and the two athletes marked the beginning of the collaboration. Matthew Willsher, Chairman of Etisalat Afghanistan, highlighted the longstanding partnership between the telecommunications company and […]

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On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States would extradite a suspect involved in the deadly 2008 Mumbai attacks to India for trial. Trump did not disclose the identity of the suspect but Reuters reported that the individual is a Canadian-Pakistani citizen. The U.S. president made the announcement after a meeting with […]

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, DC, on Thursday to discuss strengthening the India-US bilateral partnership across various sectors. The Prime Minister’s Office shared an update on X, stating that PM Modi and President Trump held productive discussions and deliberated on ways to enhance the […]

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A federal judge has ordered the U.S. government under President Donald Trump to resume funding for hundreds of foreign aid contractors severely impacted by the 90-day suspension of aid. Reuters reported on Friday, February 14, that this ruling prevents the Trump administration from canceling foreign aid contracts and agreements established prior to his inauguration on […]

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The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) condemned the recent explosions in Kabul and Kunduz provinces. UNAMA expressed sympathy to the families of the victims and condemned the violence. The mission stressed that the security and well-being of the people must be protected, emphasizing that there is no place for violence in Afghanistan. UNAMA […]

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan emphasized the importance of bilateral and regional consultations with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, particularly regarding their shared commitment to combating terrorism. The two leaders reaffirmed their mutual commitment to supporting each other on bilateral and regional issues, following a memorandum of understanding and cooperation agreements signed between the two […]

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On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the expulsion of Moscow from the Group of Eight (G8) was a mistake, and he would like to see Russia rejoin the group. He also mentioned that U.S. and Russian officials will meet tomorrow at the Munich conference. In what marks a major shift in U.S. policy […]

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Written By: Tabasum Nasiry February 13 marks World Radio Day, celebrating one of the oldest mass media forms. Despite the rise of visual and electronic media, radio remains popular in Afghanistan, especially in remote areas, maintaining a strong following. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has emphasized that radio connects communities and […]

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued a joint statement emphasizing the formation of an inclusive government and combating terrorism in Afghanistan. The statement, released on Thursday, February 13, followed Erdoğan’s visit to Pakistan, underscoring the importance of both countries working together to address regional challenges. Both leaders expressed that […]

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