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Polls indicate that the ruling coalition led by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi could secure a large majority in the general elections that concluded on Saturday. According to the surveys, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is expected to win a two-thirds majority in the Indian Parliament. In the 543-member Parliament, a simple majority requires 272 […]

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The food grain crisis in Pakistan is not a result of climate change, but rather greed and corruption that are turning Punjab from a ‘bread basket’ to an impoverished region. Farmers have taken to the streets to protest the government’s low procurement rates and prices. Successive governments have implemented corrupt agricultural policies, causing farmers to […]

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The parliamentary elections in India began about six weeks ago and ended on Saturday, June 1. These elections, in which approximately 970 million people were eligible to vote, were conducted in seven phases. The final phase ended on Saturday, with parties competing for the last 57 seats. Polls in India indicate that the coalition led […]

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Houthi officials in Yemen have announced the launch of six operations in the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean, targeting a U.S. aircraft carrier, a destroyer, and three ships. Yahya Saree, the spokesperson for the Houthis, stated on Sunday, June 2, that another attack was carried out against the ship “Al-Areeq” in the Indian Ocean. […]

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The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) has announced in a recent study that terrorism threats from Afghanistan and Pakistan are on the rise, urging the U.S. to develop countermeasures. USIP recently wrote on its website that threats from Afghanistan and Pakistan are increasing. Experts at the institute have added that the U.S. should pressure […]

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The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation recently announced the release of 12 Afghan prisoners from Pakistani prisons. The ministry stated on its X account today, June 2, that the 12 Afghan prisoners were forcibly deported after being released from Pakistani jails. The newly released prisoners were introduced to the offices of the UN High Commissioner […]

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During a visit to Ukraine, the German Defense Minister promised the country a new weapons package worth 500 million euros. Foreign media recently reported that the German Defense Minister, during a visit on Thursday, May 30th, promised another weapons package to Ukraine. A spokesperson for the German Defense Ministry told AFP that this weapons package […]

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Pro-Palestinian protesters occupied parts of the Brooklyn Museum in New York on Friday. Following the incident, the museum announced it would close an hour early due to “disruptions,” including clashes between protesters and the police. Several protesters were reportedly arrested. The protesters hung a banner at the museum entrance and sprayed paint on one of […]

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The UN Secretary-General welcomed the U.S. President’s proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza. Hamas issued a statement indicating that it views the proposal positively, provided Israel commits to it. António Guterres stated that Joe Biden’s initiative ensures a Gaza ceasefire, the release of all hostages, humanitarian access in Gaza, and lasting peace in the Middle […]

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U.S. President Joe Biden unveiled a new plan designed by Israel and sent to Hamas through intermediaries. The plan contains fresh elements that raise hopes for ending the bloody conflict in Gaza. In his Friday speech, Biden highlighted the main points of Israel’s four-and-a-half-page proposal, with further details provided by other U.S. officials. Israeli Prime […]

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The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that U.S. forces destroyed a Houthi drone supported by Iran over the Gulf of Aden and three more over the Red Sea on Friday. CENTCOM stated that these drones were identified as an “imminent threat to U.S., coalition forces, and commercial shipping in the region.” These incidents occurred […]

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India’s Ministry of External Affairs spokesman Randhir Jaiswal affirmed that New Delhi is committed to supporting Afghans, describing this as the country’s “stable” policy towards Afghanistan’s people. Jaiswal mentioned that India utilizes Chabahar port to deliver humanitarian aid to Afghanistan and other landlocked Central Asian countries. “It is our stable policy to support the people […]

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Local Taliban officials reported that a boat capsized in the sea in Nangarhar early Saturday morning, resulting in the deaths of 20 people. The governor’s office in Nangarhar stated that the bodies of 5 victims have been recovered so far. The boat was said to be carrying 25 people, including women and children. The media […]

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President Biden described and emphasized Israel’s proposed plan to end the war in Gaza, stating that the time to end the conflict has arrived. He announced Israel’s proposed plan during a speech at the White House yesterday and urged Hamas to accept it. He said the plan consists of three stages approved by Israeli authorities, […]

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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees says the number of individuals forced to flee their homes due to war, violence, and persecution has reached 114 million, and this figure is increasing because, according to him, the parties involved in conflicts do not adhere to international laws. Filippo Grandi, the head of the United Nations […]

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Turkish media reported that a 21-year-old Afghan worker lost his life on Friday, May 31, due to an incident at his workplace in the city of Karabuk. Turkish media reported that this Afghan worker was transferred to the hospital after the incident and passed away hours later. According to reports, the Afghan worker lost his […]

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The Russian Defense Minister, Andrey Belousov, has stated that the situation in Afghanistan highlights the necessity of strengthening Tajikistan’s borders and taking other measures to ensure regional stability. According to the TASS news agency, Andrey Belousov said on Friday, May 31, at a meeting of the Council of Defense Ministers of the Collective Security Treaty […]

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International media reported that severe heat in eastern India has claimed at least 15 lives over the past 24 hours. Reuters, citing Indian officials, reported that these individuals lost their lives on Thursday, May 30th, due to heatstroke in the states of Bihar and Odisha. India is experiencing a very hot summer this year. This […]

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The Supreme Court of Taliban recently announced that over ten people in Khost province were subjected to corporal punishment in public. On Thursday, May 30, the court announced in a press release that the individuals were punished with 39 lashes each for various accusations, including theft and so-called moral corruption, according to the statement. The […]

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Kazakhstan’s media reported that five Afghan refugees, who were trying to enter Russia through unofficial routes, were arrested and deported back to Afghanistan. Kazakh media reported on Friday, May 31, cited security officials saying that these individuals were abandoned near the border by the smugglers. According to reports, their ultimate destination was Europe, and each […]

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