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Fifty Afghan citizens were released from Pakistani prisons and returned home via Spin Boldak after completing legal and administrative procedures. The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation has announced the release of 50 Afghan citizens from prisons in Pakistan. According to an official statement released on Thursday, May 15, these individuals have now returned to Afghanistan […]

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WHO reports rising mental health issues in Afghanistan, driven by war, poverty, unemployment, and education bans affecting youth, women, and vulnerable groups. The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that years of conflict and ongoing economic hardship have severely impacted mental health in Afghanistan. Millions are now struggling with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), […]

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Trump visited Qatar, signing major commercial and defense deals, marking a renewed phase in U.S.-Qatar relations and regional cooperation. On Wednesday, May 14, the U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Doha, the capital of Qatar, as part of the second leg of his four-day tour of the Middle East. During the visit, Trump signed several […]

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Satellite imagery shows that despite bold claims from both India and Pakistan, the actual damage from their military clash was limited. In a recent report by The New York Times, Agnes Chang, Pablo Robles, and Mujib Mashal revealed that the four-day military clash between India and Pakistan, described as the largest conflict in half a […]

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An Indian media report claims the Taliban’s Deputy Interior Minister secretly visited India amid rising regional tensions and recent security incidents. An Indian media outlet, Sunday Guardian on May 14, has reported that Ibrahim Sadr, the deputy security minister in the Taliban’s Ministry of Interior and a close associate of Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, recently […]

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The Kremlin announced President Putin will not attend Turkey talks with Zelensky, dampening hopes for direct Russia-Ukraine peace progress. The Kremlin has officially announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not participate in today’s (Thursday, May 15) direct talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Turkey. The meeting was initially proposed by Putin and marks […]

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Authorities in Paktia discovered 105 ancient coins, seizing them from smugglers and transferring them to the province’s local museum. Cultural officials in Afghanistan’s Paktia province have announced the discovery and seizure of more than 100 ancient coins. These historical artifacts, recovered by local security forces, were subsequently transferred to the provincial museum for safekeeping and […]

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The U.S. decision to halt Afghan protections has sparked global concern, with fears of deportation and threats to refugee safety. The U.S. government’s decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 14,000 Afghan refugees has triggered strong reactions both domestically and internationally. The policy, announced by Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on May […]

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Iran condemned new U.S. sanctions, calling them disruptive to nuclear talks and warning they threaten progress toward a diplomatic resolution. Iran has strongly criticized the latest sanctions imposed by the United States, calling them a serious obstacle to ongoing nuclear negotiations. The Iranian Foreign Ministry labeled the move as contradictory to the spirit of diplomacy […]

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In the complex landscape of South Asia’s geopolitics, few figures are as contentious or ideologically driven as Pakistan’s current Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir. Revered by some within Pakistan’s military and political circles as a man of deep religious conviction, Munir has cultivated an image not only as a military leader but as […]

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Ongoing military tensions between Pakistan and India have heightened concerns over food security in Pakistan, particularly as the country grapples with an ongoing water crisis and economic instability. As fears of a prolonged conflict grow, many residents in urban centers such as Lahore have begun stockpiling essential items, including food, medicine, and household goods. “People […]

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Trump met Syrian interim leader Al-Sharaa in Riyadh, discussing sanctions relief, investment, Israel ties, and regional peace efforts. In a landmark diplomatic engagement, U.S. President Donald Trump met with Syria’s interim leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, in Riyadh on May 14, 2025. This meeting marked the first direct dialogue between American and Syrian leadership in over two […]

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Israel launched an airstrike targeting the hideout of Yahya Sinwar’s brother, intensifying tensions amid ongoing conflict with Hamas leadership. International media, citing senior Israeli military officials, report that Israel carried out an airstrike targeting a hospital in southern Gaza, believed to be sheltering Mohammad Sinwar, a top Hamas military figure. According to Israeli sources, Mohammad […]

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UNICEF has started distributing vitamins and minerals to 50,000 pregnant and lactating women in Kabul to improve maternal health. On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) announced the launch of a distribution program for vitamins and mineral supplements to support 50,000 pregnant and breastfeeding women in Kabul. The goal is to […]

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India rejected Trump’s claim that trade incentives influenced the India-Pakistan ceasefire, emphasizing bilateral resolution for the Kashmir issue. On Tuesday, India’s Ministry of External Affairs denied U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that the ceasefire between India and Pakistan was a result of trade incentives offered by Washington. Trump had suggested that the promise of increased […]

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Iran will invest $5 billion in Afghanistan’s iron ore sector, aiming to increase steel production and future profits. The Islamic Republic of Iran is set to invest $5 billion in Afghanistan’s iron ore mining industry, according to a report by Iran’s state-run Fars News Agency. Iranian Ambassador to Kabul, Alireza Bikdeli, described Afghanistan’s vast mineral […]

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Rights activists criticize the UN’s ‘Mosaic’ plan, saying it lacks public mandate and undermines legal and moral legitimacy in Afghanistan. A coalition of human rights activists has issued a strong statement condemning the United Nations’ proposed “Mosaic” political plan for Afghanistan. The activists argue that the plan effectively grants legitimacy to the Taliban, a group […]

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The interim administration of Taliban expressed readiness for dialogue with the US on Afghan refugee return, following the end of Temporary Protected Status. In a controversial move, the United States has decided to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 11,000 Afghan refugees. The decision has sparked reactions from various international bodies and raised concerns […]

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Afghan refugee advocates in Iowa rallied against Trump’s decision to end Temporary Protected Status, urging protection for vulnerable refugees. A group of Afghan refugee advocates gathered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Tuesday, May 13, calling on local authorities to take immediate action to safeguard Afghan asylum seekers in the United States. The protest came in […]

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Pope Leo XIV urged the release of imprisoned journalists, emphasizing press freedom, ethical reporting, and responsibility in using modern technologies. In a strong affirmation of press freedom, the leader of the global Catholic Church has called for the release of journalists imprisoned for fulfilling their duty to inform the public. Emphasizing the importance of truth […]

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