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UN reports over 7 million refugee children worldwide deprived of education

3 months 1 week ago

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees has announced that nearly half of the 14.8 million eligible refugee children around the world are deprived of education. On Monday, September 9, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees reported that significant challenges remain despite progress over the past five years in introducing a 2030 education strategy for refugees. […]

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South Africa reveals squad for white-ball series against Afghanistan

3 months 1 week ago

South Africa has announced its squads for the upcoming white-ball series against Afghanistan in the UAE later this month. The ODI squad will leave for the UAE on September 14, ahead of the first match on September 18. The three-match series, which will occur from September 18 to 22, marks South Africa and Afghanistan’s first-ever […]

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six executed in Iran, including Afghan national

3 months 1 week ago

The human rights organization Haal-Vash has reported that six prisoners, including an Afghan national, were executed by the Islamic Republic at the central prison in Zahedan. In a statement released on Monday, September 9, the organization confirmed that the execution of these six individuals, including the Afghan citizen, took place at the central prison in […]

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57th Human Rights Council Session to begin with focus on Afghanistan

3 months 1 week ago

The Acting Permanent Representative of Afghanistan to the UN Human Rights Council has announced the start of the 57th council session in Geneva, emphasizing that the human rights situation in Afghanistan will be a key topic of discussion. In a video posted on X, Nasir Ahmad Andisha explained that the 57th session of the UN […]

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WHO donates 20 tons of medicine and medical equipment to Afghanistan

3 months 1 week ago

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the delivery of approximately 20 metric tons of medicines and medical equipment to health centers in five northern provinces of Afghanistan. In a statement released on Sunday, September 8, the WHO reported on its X page that the medical supplies include pneumonia, measles, and cholera virus kits and […]

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Russian foreign minister attends GCC meeting in Saudi Arabia

3 months 1 week ago

Sergey Lavrov, the Foreign Minister of Russia, has traveled to Saudi Arabia to participate in a meeting with the foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. According to international media reports citing Russian officials, the meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 9, in Riyadh’s Saudi capital. The session will include the foreign ministers […]

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Authorities blame UNESCO for failing to protect Minaret of Jam in Ghor

3 months 1 week ago

The Deputy Minister of Information and Culture of Taliban, Atiqullah Azizi, has stated that international organizations, particularly UNESCO, have failed to protect the Minaret of Jam. Azizi mentioned that the historic minaret, which recent devastating floods have not damaged, remains at risk from natural disasters. Reports indicate that Azizi criticized international cultural organizations for not […]

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Pakistan announces dismantling of major human trafficking gang

3 months 1 week ago

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) of Pakistan announced on Sunday that it has dismantled an international human trafficking ring composed of citizens from Afghanistan and India. According to the FIA, the ring fraudulently deceived people by providing them with fake documents and credentials. The ring produced these false documents in its own printing presses. On […]

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Harris and Trump to face off in first presidential debate tomorrow night

3 months 1 week ago

Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. presidential election, and her opponent, Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, are set to face off in their first television debate tomorrow night, Tuesday, September 10. The debate will take place at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia and will be hosted by ABC News. David Muir and […]

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At least 48 killed in fuel truck explosion in Nigeria

3 months 1 week ago

On Sunday, at least 48 people were killed in a fuel tanker truck explosion in north-central Nigeria, according to the state’s disaster management agency. The explosion occurred after the fuel truck collided with another vehicle. The State Emergency Management Agency in Niger State reported that the collision involved a truck carrying travelers and cattle, and […]

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34% increase in Afghan migration to Iran and Pakistan in the last week of August

3 months 1 week ago

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) released its Flow Monitoring Snapshot for Afghanistan covering the period from August 25 to August 31, 2024. The report recorded that between August 25 and August 31, 2024, 63,540 people arrived in Afghanistan from Iran and Pakistan, while 96,522 Afghan nationals left for Iran and Pakistan. The article highlighted […]

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Typhoon Yagi hits Vietnam, leaving 24 dead and dozens injured

3 months 1 week ago

The Vietnamese government recently announced that Typhoon Yagi struck the northern part of the country, claiming 24 lives and injuring 299 others. The typhoon hit after heavy rainfall in the region. According to official sources, Vietnamese media reported that the storm hit the country’s north on Saturday, September 8. Officials have described this storm as […]

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Iran demands serious action on Helmand water rights

3 months 1 week ago

Fada Hossein Maleki, a representative from Zabol in the Iranian Parliament, has claimed that the Taliban government has not provided Iran with its share of the Helmand River water. He stated that the Foreign Ministry of Afghanistan should address this issue “seriously.” According to ISNA, as reported on Sunday, September 8, the provinces of Sistan […]

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Israeli strikes in Syria kill at least four civilians, reports Syrian state media

3 months 1 week ago

On Sunday night, Israeli strikes on Syria’s Hama countryside resulted in the deaths of at least four civilians, according to Syrian state media. Reports indicate that these attacks targeted a significant military research center. Following the October 7 Hamas attack on Israeli civilians and soldiers, Israel has intensified its military actions. The recent strikes in […]

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International Literacy Day: Education for mutual understanding and peace

3 months 1 week ago

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) designated September 8 as International Literacy Day in 1966, and the theme for 2024 is “Promoting Multilingual Education: Literacy for Peace and Understanding.” Since 1966, UN member states have celebrated September 8 as International Literacy Day. While the organization’s initial goals have largely been achieved in […]

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UN: Afghanitsan one of the most challenging countreis for women

3 months 1 week ago

The World Food Programme announced on Sunday that consecutive crises in Afghanistan have placed the greatest burden on women and girls. This UN-affiliated organization stated that Afghanistan is one of the most challenging countries in the world for women. On its X account, the organization mentioned that women in Afghanistan receive the least food. With […]

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Pakistan’s reliance on foreign loans and BOP crisis perpetuate financial instability

3 months 1 week ago

It is no longer news that Pakistan’s economy is grappling with severe financial instability, marked by many factors, including a looming debt crisis, high inflation, dwindling foreign exchange reserves, and structural economic challenges. The country’s fragile economic condition has raised alarm among policymakers, international financial institutions, and investors, who worry about the South Asian nation’s […]

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Rising terror incidents in Pakistan cast doubt on operation Azm-i-Istehkam

3 months 1 week ago

It has been two and a half months since the Pakistan Army launched the new counterterrorism operation, Azm-i-Istehkam (Resolve for Stability), in the country. However, there has been no improvement in Pakistan’s security situation. On the contrary, recent data suggests an increase in the overall number of terrorist attacks in some parts of the country. […]

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Turkish president urges Islamic nations to unite against Israel amid rising tensions

3 months 2 weeks ago

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has called for a unified stance among Islamic countries against Israel, stating that unity is the only way to halt the ongoing conflict. Erdoğan made these remarks during a speech at an Islamic schools association event near Istanbul, one day after the death of a Turkish-American citizen in the West […]

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Harris Campaign: Trump’s Taliban deal led to chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan

3 months 2 weeks ago

Kamala Harris’s campaign has responded to widespread criticism of what is described as a “disastrous” withdrawal from Afghanistan by attributing the blame to former President Donald Trump, under whose administration the Doha Agreement was signed. According to a CBS News report published on Saturday, September 7, Harris’s campaign argues that the 2020 agreement between Trump’s […]

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