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Hunger in Afghanistan is worsening, with the World Food Programme (WFP) warning that it needs $539 million over the next six months to respond to the growing crisis. The agency said on Sunday, August 3, that returning women and children are among the most vulnerable, facing the harshest effects of rising food insecurity. WFP reported […]

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Mohammed was the most popular baby boy name in England and Wales for 2024, while Olivia led for girls, reflecting shifting cultural and naming trends. The latest data from the UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that Mohammed remained the most popular name for newborn boys in England and Wales in 2024. It is […]

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Two Afghan asylum seekers were arrested and charged in the UK for allegedly raping, strangling, and abducting a 12-year-old girl, sparking outrage and immigration policy debates. British media have reported that two Afghan asylum seekers have been arrested and formally charged in the U.K. for the alleged rape, strangulation, and abduction of a 12-year-old girl […]

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A clash erupted near Manbij between Syria’s army and the U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, leaving injuries and raising tensions over territorial control and agreements. Syria’s Ministry of Defense reported that a U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) attack near Manbij injured four Syrian soldiers and three civilians. The state news agency SANA condemned the […]

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A drone strike in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa killed five children and injured twelve others, sparking outrage and calls for accountability amid claims all victims were civilians. A drone strike in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has left five children dead and at least twelve others injured, including women and children, according to local sources. The attack […]

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Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies uncovered a major bribery network involving overpriced military drone contracts, arresting officials and sparking renewed demands for transparency and accountability. Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies have exposed a sweeping bribery network tied to the purchase of military drones and signal-jamming equipment, a revelation that comes just days after their independence was restored following mass […]

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Afghanistan will play Pakistan and the UAE in a seven-match tri-nation cricket series in Sharjah from August 29, boosting preparation for the upcoming Asia Cup. The Afghanistan Cricket Board has announced that a tri-nation series featuring Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates will kick off on August 29 at Sharjah Stadium. The series will […]

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Scientists suggest Earth and the Milky Way may sit inside a vast cosmic bubble, a finding that could help explain discrepancies in measuring the universe’s expansion rate. Astronomers from the Universities of Portsmouth and St Andrews have discovered new evidence suggesting that the Milky Way and Earth may be located inside a massive cosmic void. […]

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UNICEF reports measles has killed 357 children in Afghanistan in just six months, warning over 12 million children urgently need aid amid worsening health and malnutrition crises. UNICEF warns Afghanistan is facing a worsening humanitarian emergency, with measles killing at least 357 children in the first half of 2025 and over 12 million needing urgent […]

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One of the foundational lessons in introductory economics concerns the central problems faced by any economy, particularly the question of “What to produce.” This principle, it seems, is one that policymakers in Islamabad have chosen to overlook. The concept essentially outlines that, due to the scarcity of resources, an economy must decide how to allocate […]

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U.S. envoy Tom Barrak stressed support for Syria’s interim president Ahmad al-Shar’a is vital to curb Iran’s influence, prevent ISIS’s resurgence, and stabilize the conflict-torn nation. U.S. Special Envoy for Syria, Tom Barrak, has said Washington’s support for interim Syrian President Ahmad al-Shar’a is “vital” to counter Iran’s influence and prevent ISIS’s resurgence. Speaking to […]

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The interim administration signed a $10 billion deal with Azizi Energy to produce 10,000 megawatts by 2032, promising energy independence and growth despite ongoing public skepticism. Afghanistan signed a $10 billion agreement with Azizi Energy to produce 10,000 megawatts of electricity by 2032, aiming for energy independence and economic growth despite public skepticism. A landmark agreement worth […]

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An assembly in Pakistan’s Bajaur district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province urged Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) fighters to leave the area and return to Afghanistan, reflecting growing public frustration over violence and insecurity. Residents of Pakistan’s Bajaur district have convened a jirga calling on Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) fighters to leave the area and return to Afghanistan, a move […]

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Pakistan has closed the Ghulam Khan border crossing to Afghanistan’s travelers, enforcing stricter visa and passport rules and raising concerns about disrupted trade, movement, and cross-border community ties. Pakistan has closed the Ghulam Khan border crossing with Afghanistan’s Khost province, citing new visa and passport requirements, according to local sources. The move has left travelers […]

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A U.S. appeals court expressed deep skepticism toward President Trump’s order limiting birthright citizenship, suggesting the directive may violate the Constitution as legal challenges escalate toward the Supreme Court. Reuters reports that U.S. President Donald Trump’s order to restrict birthright citizenship is facing major legal challenges, with a second federal appeals court raising doubts about […]

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Iran has shifted authority over the deportation of Afghanistan’s refugees to its eastern provinces, aiming to ease central pressure, but experts warn of uneven enforcement and humanitarian concerns. Iran’s state news agency IRIB has reported that the responsibility for decisions on the deportation of Afghan migrants has been shifted to the country’s eastern provinces. Authorities […]

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A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Afghanistan late Friday night, rattling parts of Takhar province and nearby regions, the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre has reported. The quake struck at around 1:03 a.m. local time, with its epicenter located 94 kilometers southeast of Taloqan, the capital of Takhar province. It originated at a depth of 114 kilometers beneath […]

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Israeli writer David Grossman warned Israel’s occupation has “corrupted” the nation, declaring Gaza’s assault a “genocide,” adding his powerful voice to growing global condemnation of Israeli policies. David Grossman, one of Israel’s most prominent authors and peace advocates, has described Israel’s actions in Gaza as “genocide” in an interview with the Italian newspaper La Repubblica. […]

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U.S. President Donald Trump fired a senior Labor Department official after weak job data, accusing her of manipulating statistics without evidence, amid broader economic uncertainty and Federal Reserve upheaval. U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed a senior Labor Department official after the release of disappointing job creation figures, sparking controversy over both the decision and […]

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Afghanistan remains a haven for major terror groups despite Doha Agreement, SIGAR reports, warning of rising militant threats and worsening regional instability. The U.S. Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) has released its latest quarterly report, offering a grim assessment of the country’s trajectory under the current administration. Nearly four years after the Taliban […]

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