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An Afghan-born woman residing in Canada has been recognized with one of the country’s highest honorary distinctions for her outstanding service to the community. The King Charles III Coronation Medal was awarded during a ceremony at Concordia University in Montreal. Nilab Ferooz, who serves as President of the Ismaili Council for Quebec and the Maritimes, […]

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WASHINGTON, April 11 — In a move raising deep concern among Afghan communities in the United States, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for citizens of Afghanistan, leaving thousands at risk of deportation in the coming weeks. The decision, announced by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, concludes the protection previously […]

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Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry says terrorism remains the main hurdle in improving bilateral ties with Kabul, citing ongoing security concerns and cross-border threats. Shafqat Ali Khan, spokesperson for Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that terrorism remains the primary obstacle to improving bilateral relations with the Taliban-led administration in Afghanistan. His remarks were made during Pakistan’s […]

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192 Afghanistan citizens were released from Pakistani prisons and returned home. The Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation has announced that 192 Afghan nationals have been released from various prisons across Pakistan and returned to Afghanistan. The return took place on Thursday, April 10, following their release the day before, according to an official statement […]

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Israel has dismissed dozens of Air Force reservists after they signed a letter protesting the ongoing war in Gaza, sparking controversy. Israeli Air Force Chief Tomer Bar has issued orders to dismiss around 90 reservist personnel who signed a protest letter calling for an end to the Gaza war, according to Israeli media reports. The […]

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A tourist helicopter crashed into New York’s Hudson River, killing all six onboard, including a Spanish family and the pilot. A tragic helicopter crash occurred in New York City on Thursday afternoon when a Bell 206 model aircraft plunged into the Hudson River, killing all six passengers on board. The crash took place around 3:00 […]

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The UN condemned Taliban’s public executions of four individuals in Nimroz, Farah, and Badghis, calling it a clear violation of international law. Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, has strongly condemned the recent execution of four individuals by the Taliban. The executions took place in the provinces […]

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UNICEF provided essential health services to over 20 million people in Afghanistan, including nearly 10 million children and mothers, during the year 2024. In 2024, UNICEF provided essential health services to more than 20 million people in Afghanistan, half of whom were children, according to its annual report released on Thursday, April 10. These services […]

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Germany’s new government plans to expand deportations to Afghanistan, targeting rejected asylum seekers amid growing political pressure and migration concerns. German media have reported that the country’s future government plans to resume deportation flights to Afghanistan and Syria as part of a tougher immigration policy targeting undocumented migrants and rejected asylum seekers. According to Deutsche […]

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Germany’s new coalition plans to end the fast-track citizenship option, requiring migrants to live five years before applying for nationality. Germany’s incoming coalition government, formed by conservative and social democratic parties, has announced plans to scrap the three-year fast-track citizenship path for migrants. Under the new policy, migrants will be eligible for German citizenship after […]

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The EU and China agreed to begin talks on setting minimum prices for Chinese electric vehicles to avoid further trade tariffs. The European Commission announced on Thursday that the European Union and China have agreed to begin negotiations over tariffs imposed by the EU on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) last year. The two sides are […]

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Pakistan has warned Afghan migrants awaiting relocation to Western countries to leave by end of April or face possible deportation. The Interior Ministry of Pakistan has warned that thousands of Afghan nationals, who have applied for resettlement in Western countries, may face deportation if not relocated by the end of April. The warning comes amid […]

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The U.S. and Iran will hold direct nuclear talks on Saturday, aiming to ease tensions and prevent further escalation. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Thursday that American and Iranian representatives are set to engage in direct talks this Saturday regarding Iran’s nuclear program. The announcement marks a significant diplomatic shift in Washington’s […]

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Freshta Jami was sentenced to life in the UK for attempting to join ISIS-K and planning terrorist activities in Afghanistan. Freshta Jami, an Afghan woman, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a UK court after being found guilty of attempting to join ISIS-Khorasan in Afghanistan. The court ruled that she posed a serious threat […]

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UNAMA’s new report criticizes the Taliban’s Virtue Ministry for policies that violate human rights and restrict citizens’ freedoms. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has released a new report criticizing the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice under the Taliban. The report highlights that the ministry’s policies violate human […]

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The U.S. has resumed emergency food aid to several countries, excluding Afghanistan and Yemen, where humanitarian needs remain extremely urgent. The U.S. Department of State and American officials have confirmed to the Associated Press that the Trump administration has resumed emergency food aid to several countries, including Somalia, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, and Ecuador. However, […]

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WHO reports nine new polio cases in Afghanistan over the past four months, raising concerns about virus resurgence and vaccination gaps. The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported at least nine new cases of polio in Afghanistan and 71 in Pakistan over the past four months. In a report released on Thursday, April 10, WHO […]

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The World Food Program (WFP) has expressed concern over declining global aid, particularly from the United States, and warned that the primary burden of this crisis falls on Afghanistan’s women and children. In a post on its official social media platform X, the WFP shared a video on Thursday, April 10, highlighting that due to […]

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Taliban will execute one individual publicly in Nimroz tomorrow, marking another instance of their return to public executions. Local sources in Nimroz province have reported that the Taliban are set to publicly execute an individual accused of murder. The execution is scheduled to take place on Friday, April 11, in Zaranj, the provincial capital of […]

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Scientists have successfully revived the extinct Dire Wolf species, lost thousands of years ago, using advanced genetic technologies and cloning. Researchers from an American biotechnology company, Colossal Biosciences, announced the successful revival of three Dire Wolf pups, a species extinct for about 10,000 years, using advanced genetic technology. On Tuesday, April 8, Colossal Biosciences revealed […]

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