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Over the past month, authorities have publicly flogged more than 80 men and women across Afghanistan, amid ongoing concerns over human rights abuses and legal transparency. The Taliban’s Supreme Court says 31 people were publicly flogged over the past week in the provinces of Maidan Wardak, Kabul, Zabul, Kapisa, Baghlan, and Kunduz for various alleged […]

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The White House is considering inviting Zelensky to Alaska for potential Trump–Putin talks, amid ongoing efforts to broker a ceasefire and secure Ukraine’s and Europe’s security guarantees. The White House is considering inviting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Alaska next week, where U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to […]

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European leaders have insisted Trump–Putin talks proceed only under a ceasefire, stressing Ukraine’s security and Europe’s stability depend on strong, credible guarantees before meaningful negotiations occur. European leaders have urged that any planned talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin should only take place under a formal ceasefire. In a joint […]

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Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani pledged to eliminate all weapons held outside state authority, stressing this step is vital for security and rule of law. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has declared that all weapons in Iraq must be under state control, citing the country’s improved security situation as removing any justification for arms […]

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A tribal clash in Chaman, Balochistan, Pakistan injured 23 people, including three women, amid rising concerns over recurring violence and the region’s long-standing tribal rivalries. A violent clash between two rival tribes in Pakistan’s border town of Chaman has left 23 people injured, including three women, according to a report. The confrontation erupted on Saturday […]

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Tens of thousands in Israel protested Netanyahu’s Gaza takeover plan, demanding an end to the war and a hostage deal to free remaining captives. Media oultets report that tens of thousands of people in Israel have taken to the streets in large-scale protests against the government’s plans to seize Gaza. Al Jazeera reported that around […]

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Exiled Afghanistan journalists in Pakistan demand an immediate halt to forced deportations, urging global media bodies and rights organizations to provide urgent protection and humanitarian support. Thousands of Afghanistan’s journalists who fled to Pakistan after the Taliban’s return to power are now facing the threat of forced deportation. Many have been living in uncertainty for […]

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The United States has activated a sweeping new tariff regime, raising duties on imports from dozens of countries, with rates ranging from 10 percent to as high as 50 percent. The measures, signed by President Donald Trump on July 31, came into force at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on August 7, with U.S. Customs instructed […]

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India has reportedly delayed major U.S. defense purchases, including a $3.6 billion Boeing aircraft deal, after Washington raised tariffs on Indian exports, escalating trade and strategic tensions. India has reportedly postponed major U.S. defense purchases after Washington imposed steep tariffs on its exports, escalating trade tensions between the two countries. According to a Reuters report […]

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Iran’s social workers say authorities deport Afghan migrants without verifying legal status, citing cases of mistaken identity, family separation, and alleged abuse during mass expulsions. The head of Iran’s Association of Social Workers, Hassan Mousavi Chelik, says officials have failed to distinguish between “legal” and “illegal” Afghan migrants during recent mass deportations. He cited the […]

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Pakistan and Tajikistan conducted the six-day ‘Friendship-2’ counterterrorism drill in Tajikistan, aiming to enhance military ties and joint tactics amid concerns over cross-border militant threats. Pakistan and Tajikistan have conducted a joint counterterrorism military exercise named Friendship-2 at the Fakhrabad base in Tajikistan. The Pakistan Army announced on Saturday, August 9, that all training and […]

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Pakistani forces killed 47 TTP militants in two operations near the Afghanistan border, as cross-border clashes intensify since Taliban’s 2021 takeover. The Pakistan Army says it has killed 47 militants from Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in two separate operations near the border with Afghanistan over the past two days. Pakistani media reported on Saturday, August 9, […]

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Afghanistan’s cricket star Rashid Khan has officially joined the Red Bull athlete roster, a move confirmed by both the player and the global energy drink brand. Rashid announced the partnership in a post and video shared on his official Instagram account, while Red Bull also featured the cricketer in its promotional content. ESPNcricinfo reported that […]

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Pakistan has confirmed granting ambassador-level protocol to Kabul’s envoy in Islamabad, marking a diplomatic upgrade aimed at boosting cooperation in trade, security, and other bilateral sectors. Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said at a press conference that the process of upgrading relations has been completed, and the Taliban representative in Islamabad now enjoys […]

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Pakistani media report that the U.S. blocked Amir Khan Muttaqi’s planned visit to Pakistan by denying a travel exemption, delaying ongoing diplomatic efforts between Islamabad and Kabul. The United States blocked a planned visit by Taliban Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to Pakistan, according to Pakistan’s Dawn newspaper. Diplomatic sources said Washington initially delayed […]

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India’s air force chief says five Pakistani fighter jets and one military aircraft were shot down in May clashes, mostly using Russian-made S-400 air defense systems. India’s Air Force chief said on Saturday that the country shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and one other military aircraft during clashes in May, marking New Delhi’s first […]

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The UN, several European countries, and China condemned Israel’s Gaza relocation plan, warning it worsens the humanitarian crisis as famine and mass casualties continue to escalate. The United Nations, several European countries, and China have condemned Israel’s plan to relocate Gaza City residents, warning it will worsen the already severe humanitarian crisis in the enclave. […]

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U.S. President Donald Trump mediated a landmark peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan, ending decades of conflict, establishing diplomatic ties, and launching a new regional transit corridor. U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at the White House, ending decades of conflict between the two nations. With […]

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UN chief António Guterres warned Israel’s plan to control Gaza City is a dangerous escalation, risking deeper humanitarian crisis, mass displacement, and casualties, urging ceasefire and humanitarian access. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called Israel’s decision to take control of Gaza City a dangerous escalation, warning it could worsen the humanitarian disaster and endanger more […]

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A shooting in Atlanta, near the CDC and Emory University, left a police officer and a suspect dead, with authorities investigating the motive and circumstances. Authorities in Atlanta say a police officer and a suspect were killed following a shooting near the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) complex and Emory University. According […]

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