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Hamas released three Israeli hostages following the start of a ceasefire in Gaza. The hostages, taken captive in October 2023, were handed over to a Red Cross delegation and safely transferred to Israel, where they were reunited with their families. International media reported that the three hostages—24-year-old Romi Gonen, 28-year-old Emily Damari, and 31-year-old Doron […]

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Rina Amiri, the U.S. Special Envoy for Afghanistan Women, has announced that she will step down from her position tomorrow, coinciding with the inauguration of the new U.S. president. In a message, she urged the global community to support the “brave women and men of Afghanistan.” According to Amiri, much work remains to hold the […]

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Donald Trump, the President-elect of the United States, criticized the country’s policy toward Taliban just one day before his inauguration. He stated that the U.S. would condition the transfer of money to Afghanistan on the return of American military equipment. Trump, who arrived in Washington late on Saturday for the inauguration ceremony, delivered his final […]

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A number of artists and human rights activists have protested in Rotterdam, Netherlands, in support of Afghan women. The gathering, held on Saturday, January 18, aimed to oppose gender apartheid, violence, and the suppression of women in the country. This protest was initiated by “Bamdad – House of Poetry in Exile” and supported by artists […]

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Jan Egeland, the head of the Norwegian Refugee Council, has announced that Iran deported over 3,000 Afghan refugees in a single day. He warned that these individuals have no resources to restart their lives in Afghanistan, a country where millions are already in desperate need of assistance. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on […]

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The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) announced that four thousand trucks carrying flour and food supplies are ready to enter Gaza. UNRWA predicted that attacks on humanitarian aid convoys in the Gaza Strip would decrease with the arrival of humanitarian assistance following the ceasefire. The United Nations also reported that […]

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Donald Trump, the U.S. President-elect, arrived in Washington on a special flight known as “Special Air Mission 47,” accompanied by his family to attend the presidential inauguration ceremony. American media reports indicate that the military C-32 aircraft traveled from Palm Beach, Florida to Washington late on Saturday, two days before the inauguration. Images released from […]

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A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas officially began following the announcement of the release of three Israeli hostages by Hamas. The Israeli Prime Minister’s office confirmed that the ceasefire started at 11:15 AM local time on Sunday. The Israeli Prime Minister’s office also stated that the release of three hostages would begin on Sunday, and […]

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The U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines, announced that nearly 200 Afghan citizens have been transferred to the United States after completing their special immigration visa process in the country. The embassy stated on Sunday that these refugees were in the Philippines as part of an agreement between Manila and Washington. Kanishka Gangopadhyay, a spokesperson for […]

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The Taliban announced that Iran will soon transfer 1,500 Afghan prisoners to Afghanistan. This news was released by the Taliban’s Supreme Court. Further details regarding the exact timing and conditions of the transfer are not yet available. On Sunday, January 19, the Taliban’s Supreme Court issued a statement confirming that a delegation led by Abdul […]

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The Wall Street Journal, citing sources, reported that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump may visit China within the first 100 days of his presidency. The newspaper recently stated that Trump has discussed his interest in traveling to China with his advisors, aiming to strengthen relations with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Although a final decision has not […]

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Turkey’s Coast Guard has reported the arrest of 32 Afghan refugees, including 9 children, at the shores of the Ayvacik region in Canakkale. The Coast Guard Command stated that these migrants were attempting to leave Turkey “illegally” and were identified and detained. Turkish media, quoting the Coast Guard Command in the northern Aegean Sea, reported […]

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Officials in the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations have announced that the first coordination meeting of the ministry, with its deputies, directors, and officers, was held under the leadership of Mullah Abdul Kabir. In a statement released on Sunday, January 19, the ministry assured that Mullah Abdul Kabir had confirmed his commitment to resolving existing […]

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Nigeria’s Emergency Operations Agency has reported that an explosion of a fuel tanker in the northern part of the country has left at least 70 people dead. The agency also stated that 56 others were injured and more than 15 shops were destroyed in the blast. Hussein Isa, one of the officials from Nigeria’s Emergency […]

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According to a senior European diplomat quoted by Al Arabiya English, European diplomats believe that Israel has decided to launch an attack on Iran following recent developments in the Middle East. The diplomat stated that European officials are trying to explore ways to minimize the risk of a military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities as […]

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TikTok, owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, has been suspended for users in the United States, and the app is no longer available on the App Store. In a message to some users in the U.S., TikTok stated that “fortunately,” former President Trump expressed interest in working with the company to revive TikTok services after […]

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Arab media reports have indicated that Gaza was once again targeted by an attack just hours after the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas came into effect. As a result, at least 8 people were killed and 25 others were injured. The Al-Alam news network reported on Sunday, January 19 that Israel violated the ceasefire […]

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Recent border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan underscore ongoing tensions and challenges in managing bilateral relations. The incidents, including violent exchanges along the Durand Line in early 2025, threaten regional stability and raise questions about the approaches both countries are taking to address security and diplomatic concerns. The most recent clashes in the Nawa Pass […]

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The Taliban-led Afghanistan Central Bank announced plans to auction $18 million into the market. This move was stated in a statement released on Saturday, January 18. According to the statement, the Central Bank will release the $18 million for bidding on Sunday. The bank has invited private banks and financial companies to participate in the […]

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Iranian media reported that at least two Supreme Court judges were targeted and killed in a shooting incident in Tehran. The attack took place near the Supreme Court building. According to BBC Persian, the victims were Mohammad Moghiseh and Ali Razini, two senior judges in Iran. The shooting occurred on Saturday, January 18, near the […]

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