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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Ali Gandapur: Willing to lead talks with Taliban for lasting peace

3 months 1 week ago

Ali Amin Gandapur, the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has stated that he can bring the Taliban to the negotiation table, provided that Pakistani authorities assign him the responsibility for this task. He believes that this role could contribute to regional peace if the government decides to trust him with it. According to Pakistani media […]

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U.S.-Taliban Engagement Deepens as Haqqani Figures Quietly Shift Off Sanctions Radar

3 months 1 week ago

Sirajuddin Haqqani, the acting Interior Minister under the Taliban-led administration in Afghanistan, continues to draw international attention as signs of evolving U.S. policy emerge. Sources close to the Haqqani network have told Afghan outlet Tolo News that the reward designations on key figures of the group have been lifted by the U.S. government. According to […]

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Putin Issues Doomsday Warning to NATO as US-Russia Talks Advance

3 months 1 week ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered one of his most provocative speeches in recent months, sharply criticizing NATO and the European Union, warning that any war against Russia would be catastrophic and met with a “lightning-fast” and “destructive” response. His comments, delivered during a nationally televised address, come amid renewed tensions and fragile peace talks surrounding […]

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Pakistan’s special representative visits Afghanistan amid border tensions

3 months 1 week ago

Sadiq Khan, Pakistan’s special representative for Afghanistan, has traveled to Kabul on the orders of Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, to hold talks with the Taliban. According to Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Khan will spend three days in Kabul discussing key issues with Taliban officials. Khan arrived in Kabul on March 22, and while […]

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Amnesty International urges Pakistan to stop crackdown on protesters after Quetta shooting

3 months 1 week ago

Activists in Pakistan reported that three people were killed and seven others injured after Pakistani security forces opened fire on Baloch protesters. The shooting occurred in the city of Quetta during a peaceful protest on Friday, March 21. Amnesty International condemned the incident and called on Pakistan to immediately stop the crackdown on protesters and […]

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Afghan women urge US president Trump to prosecute Zalmay Khalilzad

3 months 1 week ago

A group of protesting women has called on U.S. President Donald Trump to prosecute Zalmay Khalilzad, the former U.S. representative for Afghanistan peace affairs. In an open letter to Trump, the women accused Zalmay Khalilzad of betraying American values and turning the Taliban into a legitimate group. They said his actions led to the oppression […]

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Legendary Heavyweight Boxer George Foreman dies at 76

3 months 1 week ago

George Foreman, the legendary heavyweight boxer, passed away on Friday, March 21, at the age of 76 in Houston, Texas. American media reported his death, and his family expressed deep sorrow, describing him as a devoted preacher, loving husband, caring father, and proud grandfather. His legacy in the world of boxing, combined with his commitment […]

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ICRC on World Water Day: Access to water a major challenge for 33 million in Afghanistan

3 months 1 week ago

On World Water Day, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has highlighted access to water as a major challenge in Afghanistan, emphasizing that 33 million people in the country are facing water shortages. The ICRC representatives stated on Saturday, March 22, that the water access challenge has direct impacts on public health, food […]

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2024 deadliest year for Refugees, nearly 9,000 lives lost: IOM Repor

3 months 1 week ago

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported that 2024 was the deadliest year for refugees worldwide. According to the IOM, nearly 9,000 people lost their lives in 2024 while attempting dangerous migration routes, including the Sahara Desert and the Mediterranean Sea. The IOM has confirmed that at least 8,938 people perished along migration routes […]

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UNICEF: 400,000 more girls deprived of education as new school year begins in Afghanistan, total reaches 2.2 million

3 months 1 week ago

The new academic year in Afghanistan has begun, but 400,000 girls have been denied access to education. The total number of girls unable to attend secondary and high school has now reached 2.2 million. This situation has sparked international concern about the future of Afghanistan’s girls. UNICEF’s Executive Director, Catherine Russell, issued a statement on […]

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Richard Bennet: Afghan girls, women denied education due to Gender-Based Oppression

3 months 1 week ago

Richard Bennett, UN Special Rapporteur for Afghanistan, stated that Afghan girls and women are denied education due to gender-based oppression. Richard Bennett, the UN Human Rights Council’s Special Rapporteur for Afghanistan, states that Afghan girls continue to be deprived of education due to suppression and gender-based violence by the Taliban. Bennett wrote on his X […]

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Torkham border to reopen today for all types of travel and trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan

3 months 1 week ago

The Torkham border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan will reopen today, March 22, for all types of travel and trade, following a prolonged closure, easing movement and commerce between the two nations. Taliban security officials have announced that the Torkham crossing will be reopened for all types of travel. This decision comes after a prolonged […]

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Indian Prime Minister wishes for a joyous Nowruz Celebration

3 months 1 week ago

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his warm wishes to all those celebrating Nowruz, the ancient festival, in a message marking the occasion. He expressed hope that the new year would be filled with happiness, prosperity, and progress, and that the bonds of empathy between nations would be strengthened. In his message shared on social […]

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Trump Unveils F-47, the US 6th-Generation Fighter Jet

3 months 1 week ago

Donald Trump, the President of the United States, announced that the aerospace company Boeing will be responsible for manufacturing the new generation fighter jets for the U.S. Air Force. The announcement was made on March 21, 2025, in Washington. Trump stated that the fighter jet would be called the “F-47” and described it as “the […]

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Iranian Leader Khamenei: US threats ‘will Get Nowhere’

3 months 1 week ago

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Iranian leader, stated that the United States should understand that they will not achieve anything through threats against the Islamic Republic. In a speech on March 21, 2025, marking the beginning of the Persian New Year, he emphasized that Iran’s spiritual power has already been demonstrated in the past. Khamenei further […]

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Nowruz: The Timeless Celebration of Spring and Renewal Recognized Worldwide

3 months 1 week ago

As the earth begins to awaken from the cold grip of winter, millions across the globe mark the arrival of spring with one of the most ancient and vibrant cultural traditions — Nowruz, also spelled Nawroz or Navruz, meaning “new day” in Persian. Rooted in the heart of ancient Persia over 3,000 years ago, Nowruz is […]

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One-Third of Afghans struggle with hunger: WFP

3 months 1 week ago

The World Food Program (WFP) reports that one-third of Afghanistan’s population is facing severe hunger due to ongoing economic challenges. The World Food Program (WFP) has stated that one in three people in Afghanistan is facing hunger, especially as Nowruz approaches. On Friday, March 21, the WFP posted a message on social media highlighting the […]

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Nowruz is a precious gift in a world of conflict and division, says UN Chief

3 months 1 week ago

António Guterres, the United Nations Secretary-General, congratulated the arrival of Nowruz and described it as a valuable gift in his message. On Friday, March 21, Guterres shared a message on X, highlighting that in a world full of division, Nowruz represents a precious gift, bringing people together. He described Nowruz as a symbol of nature’s […]

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Pakistan confirms no change to Afghanistan refugees’ exit deadline

3 months 1 week ago

Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that the deadline for the departure of Afghan migrants with citizenship cards and undocumented individuals remains unchanged, and no modifications have been made to it. The government of Pakistan has announced that the deadline for the voluntary departure of Afghan migrants, both those with citizenship cards and undocumented […]

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17 injured in explosion in Helmand Province, says Emergency Hospital

3 months 1 week ago

Emergency Hospital has reported that 17 people were injured in an explosion at a market in the Gereshk district of Helmand province. In a statement, Emergency Hospital announced that the explosion occurred on Friday, the first day of the new solar 1404 year, in the Gereshk district, which is located to the north of Lashkargah, […]

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