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The organization “Polio Free” has announced that a polio vaccination campaign was launched on Monday, January 27 in 16 provinces across the country. In a statement released on its social media plat from X, the organization mentioned that the campaign will continue for three days in the provinces of Kandahar, Helmand, Uruzgan, Zabul, Paktia, Paktika, […]

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Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, during his visit to Kabul, stated that there are certain concerns from Afghanistan that need to be addressed. He made this remark in a meeting with Taliban officials. The Iranian foreign minister described the purpose of his trip as fostering greater engagement and relations with the Taliban government. Araghchi noted […]

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A deadly suicide attack in Nigeria killed 27 security personnel, including a senior commander, and injured dozens. Authorities blame jihadist militants, warning the death toll may rise amid ongoing extremist threats. According to a report by Agence France-Presse on Sunday, January 26, a commander of the country’s security forces was also killed in the attack. […]

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The head of the TAPI gas project has stated that the pipeline installation has progressed six kilometers within Afghan territory. Local Taliban officials in Herat have reported that Abdullah Youf, the head of the TAPI project in Afghanistan, informed Noor Ahmad Islamjar, the Taliban governor, about the acceleration of the pipeline installation process for the […]

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The British government has reportedly rejected requests to accept hundreds of Afghan refugees stranded in Pakistan after their flights to the U.S. were suspended by Donald Trump. According to the Daily Telegraph, these refugees are facing an uncertain future. Trump’s order has resulted in the cancellation of flights for over 1,600 Afghan refugees who had […]

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The U.S. Vice President, J.D. Vance, in an interview with CBS, firmly defended Donald Trump’s decision to suspend the Afghan refugee resettlement program. He stated that the security screening of some refugees before entering the United States was inadequate and raised concerns. In his first media appearance after taking office, Vance was repeatedly questioned about […]

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Melanie Joly, the Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, has announced the release of David Lavery, a veteran of the country, from Taliban prison. On Monday, Joly wrote on her X/Twitter page that she had spoken with Lavery and that he had now reunited with his family in Qatar. The Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, in […]

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The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has announced that the origin of the coronavirus is unlikely to be animal-based and was likely the result of a lab leak in China. John Ratcliffe, the new head of the CIA, who assumed office on Thursday, has prioritized the investigation into the origins of the coronavirus as a key […]

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The U.S. State Department has suspended funding for organizations that assist refugees with resettlement, employment, and other essential needs. In a letter, the department instructed these organizations to halt all activities and cancel any remaining commitments wherever possible. Reuters, having reviewed a copy of the letter, reported that this suspension of funding is part of […]

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Officials at the Baghlan Public Health Department have reported a new case of polio in the city of Pul-e-Khumri. Abdul Qahar Ahmadi, the head of the Public Health Department in the province, stated today (Sunday, January 26) that immediate measures will be taken across the city to prevent the spread of the virus. The head […]

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Donald Trump, the President of the United States, announced that his first foreign trip as president would be to Saudi Arabia. The Reuters news agency reported on Sunday, January 26, that Trump, in a conversation with reporters, mentioned that his first foreign destination might be Saudi Arabia. Trump emphasized, “The last time I visited Saudi […]

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Following the rise of the U.S. dollar against the Afghanistan’s currency, the central bank, under Taliban administration, announced plans to auction $25 million into the market. The central bank stated on Sunday, January 26, that this amount of money will be introduced into the market on Monday to stabilize the exchange rate of the dollar […]

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The U.S. State Department has announced that refugee admission programs are no longer a priority for the department. In a statement issued on Saturday, January 25, the department stated that it will no longer engage in activities that facilitate mass migration. Marco Rubio, the newly appointed U.S. Secretary of State, emphasized that every dollar spent […]

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Iranian media have reported that 80 female students were poisoned after consuming canned tuna at Pishva Varamin University. The spokesperson for Tehran’s emergency services stated that 22 of the affected students were treated on-site and discharged, while the rest were taken to the hospital for further care. As of midday Saturday, some of the hospitalized […]

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Iran’s Foreign Minister met with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s Foreign Minister, during his visit to Kabul. The meeting focused on strengthening ties and addressing mutual interests. Hafiz Zia Ahmad Takal, the spokesperson for the Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated on Sunday, January 26, via a post on X, that the discussions would focus […]

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Homayoun Azizi, Afghanistan’s ambassador to France, stated that the Taliban are attempting to pressure the embassy by cutting consular services in their bid to gain control of it. In an interview with the voice of Azadi, Azizi criticized the Taliban for using the challenges faced by Afghan refugees abroad as a “political tool.” He emphasized […]

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Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, has warned the Taliban that if reports of American citizens being detained are true, the U.S. will place a bounty on Taliban leaders larger than the one for Osama bin Laden. On Sunday, January 26, Rubio wrote on his “X” account that the Taliban might be holding more […]

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Ukraine’s allies to work toward establishing a framework for potential peace negotiations with Russia. During a joint press conference with Moldovan President Maia Sandu on January 25, Zelensky called for a “just peace” with Russia, emphasizing that no framework for talks between Kyiv and Moscow has yet been determined. […]

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Russia’s Ministry of Defense announced on Sunday, January 26, that it had intercepted and destroyed 15 Ukrainian drones overnight. These drones targeted areas in Ryazan, Kursk, and Belgorod but were brought down by Russian air defenses. Russia has labeled Ukrainian drone attacks as “terrorist” acts. The Ministry of Defense also reported that on January 24, […]

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A U.S. official confirmed to Reuters that Donald Trump’s order to halt foreign aid has suspended flights for over 40,000 Afghan nationals eligible for relocation to the United States. Trump mandated a 90-day suspension of U.S. foreign aid, impacting humanitarian efforts and delaying the evacuation of Afghan nationals who worked with the U.S. government during […]

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