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Donald Trump, the President of the United States, extended his warm wishes for the Persian New Year 1404 to millions of people around the world who celebrate this festival, via a social media message. Trump’s congratulatory message, published in Persian on the U.S. State Department’s social media page, referred to the ancient festival of Nowruz […]

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Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu was arrested on March 19 on corruption charges. France and Germany condemned his detention, highlighting concerns over political repression in Turkey. Ekrem İmamoğlu, the Mayor of Istanbul and a key challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, was arrested on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, on charges of financial corruption. İmamoğlu had been […]

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The Taliban’s Ministry of Education announced that the new academic year in Afghanistan will start on Thursday, March 20, in colder regions. However, there was no mention of reopening girls’ schools beyond grade six. This marks the fourth year in a row that girls will be excluded from attending schools above this grade. According to […]

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Radio Free Europe has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the decision to cut its funding, claiming constitutional violations. Stephen Capus, the President of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, announced that he has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Agency for Global Media and two of its officials to prevent the implementation of a […]

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Ekrem İmamoğlu, the mayor of Istanbul and a prominent rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, was arrested on charges of corruption and ties to terrorism networks. The arrest occurred on Wednesday, March 19, following extensive investigations that led to the issuance of arrest warrants for around 100 others, including İmamoğlu’s close assistant. This arrest […]

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The ancient festival of Nowruz is celebrated in over 10 countries, including Afghanistan, as a symbol of nature’s renewal. It is a longstanding tradition, deeply rooted in the history and culture of the region, marking the arrival of spring and transformation in nature. For those who observe it, Nowruz offers an opportunity for renewal, joy, […]

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A federal judge ruled on Tuesday that Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency cannot take further steps to shut down USAID, stating their efforts likely violated the U.S. Constitution. A federal judge on Tuesday, March 18, ruled that Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) likely violated the US Constitution by […]

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Israel has launched a new wave of intense airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, coinciding with stalled negotiations for extending the ceasefire and entering its second phase. The talks aimed at securing the release of hostages and ending the conflict have reached an impasse. Gaza’s Health Ministry reported at least 404 fatalities and over 560 injuries […]

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Turkish police have detained 24 Afghan refugees in two separate operations across different cities, transferring them to deportation centers for further processing and eventual return to Afghanistan. On Tuesday, the police in Balikesir announced the detention of 14 Afghan refugees who had illegally entered Turkey. The refugees were taken to the Foreigners’ Deportation Center. In […]

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Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers due to a groin strain sustained in Inter Miami’s recent win over Atlanta, confirmed by his club. Lionel Messi, the captain of the Argentina national football team, will miss the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil due to a thigh injury. The injury […]

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Nearly 600,000 Afghan refugees, both documented and undocumented, reside in Khorasan Razavi, Mashhad, Iran, with increasing pressure on their living conditions. According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), at least 600,000 Afghan refugees, both documented and undocumented, are living in Khorasan Razavi. The report stated that 396,000 of these refugees hold valid residency documents, […]

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Mirwais Azizi, the owner of Azizi Bank, announced that Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Prime Minister of the UAE, awarded him the “Humanitarian Medal” in recognition of Azizi Company’s philanthropic activities. Azizi said in a statement on Tuesday, March 18 that the medal was presented to him during a special ceremony in Dubai, […]

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Imran Khan stated that Afghanistan is not Pakistan’s enemy and called for avoiding any unnecessary conflict between the two countries. Alima Khan, the sister of Imran Khan, the leader of Pakistan’s Tehreek-e-Insaf party, expressed concern over the rising tensions with Afghanistan after meeting with her brother. She told reporters that Imran Khan had emphasized that […]

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The Kremlin announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a call with his U.S. counterpart on Tuesday, agreed to a proposal by Donald Trump to halt attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure for 30 days. According to a White House report, both countries have agreed to begin negotiations for a ceasefire in the Black Sea, which […]

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Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has claimed that Afghanistan is sheltering terrorists and warned that Pakistan may take action within Afghan territory if needed. Khawaja Asif, the defense minister of Pakistan, stated in a television interview that the country is ready to conduct military operations within Afghan territory to pursue terrorist groups. This statement comes […]

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Thousands of Afghan refugees who were relocated to the United States after the fall of Kabul are facing financial crises and the threat of homelessness due to reduced funding for federal programs. According to a report by Associated Press published on Tuesday, March 18, the U.S. government cut the budget for refugee programs in January. […]

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Shawn VanDiver , the head of AfghanEvac, says that the statements made by Tammy Bruce, the spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, about the absence of a travel ban list for Afghans to the United States are unclear and are likely untrue. On Tuesday, March 18, VanDiver stated in a video on his X account […]

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The EU expressed concern over the suspension of Radio Free Europe’s funding, emphasizing its importance for democracy and information. Kaja Kalas, the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, has expressed concern over the U.S. decision to cut funding for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, calling the media outlet “a beacon for democracy” and emphasizing its […]

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The Pakistan Army announced on Monday that it had killed three members of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) during an operation in the Khyber region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The Pakistan Army’s public relations office reported that the militants were killed in the “Tur Dara” area. According to the statement, the TTP militants were involved in […]

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Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed concern about the growing security threats from Afghanistan, which pose a danger to the security of Central Asian countries, during a meeting with Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon. In a joint press conference on Tuesday, March 18, in Moscow, Putin indirectly referred to Afghanistan as the center of security threats in […]

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