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Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg, three of the world’s wealthiest individuals, are expected to attend the inauguration of Donald Trump, the incoming U.S. president. NBC News reported on Tuesday, January 14, that these three billionaires will hold special positions at Trump’s swearing-in ceremony. Musk expressed on X that he was “honored” to have […]

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Pete Hegseth, Fox News host and Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense, was accused of lacking the qualifications for the position during his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday. U.S. senators are currently debating whether Hegseth, a controversial choice due to past allegations of sexual misconduct, excessive drinking, and derogatory views on women in […]

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Sardar Ahmad Shakib, the Taliban Ambassador in Islamabad, stated that Pakistani police have banned the exit of Afghans from the capital, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi after January 15. The Taliban Embassy in Islamabad announced on Wednesday, January 15, that the ambassador had met with Filippo Grandi, the High Commissioner for Refugees at the United Nations. The […]

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Trump’s Defense Secretary Nominee Calls U.S. Exit from Afghanistan ‘Disastrous’ Amid Biden’s Defense of Withdrawal. Pete Hegseth, Trump’s nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense, described the manner of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan as “disastrous” just one day after President Joe Biden strongly defended his decision to end America’s involvement in the country. Hegseth, who […]

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Many Afghan citizens who were relocated to third countries after the chaotic U.S. military withdrawal remain stuck in camps resembling “prisons,” still in limbo. According to a report by The Guardian, three years after leaving Afghanistan, they have little hope of resettling in another country. U.S. officials have not disclosed the exact number of Afghans […]

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The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation reports that 14 Afghan prisoners, who had been imprisoned due to a lack of documentation, have been released from Pakistani prisons and deported back to Afghanistan. Officials in the Ministry of Refugees stated that these newly released prisoners returned to Afghanistan on Tuesday, January 14 after being freed from […]

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Recent wildfires in Los Angeles have raised concerns among victims about the sudden increase in rental prices and home prices. The average rent for two-bedroom houses in Los Angeles is currently reported to be around $2,8000. Michael Stork, one of the fire victims, told the BBC, “Rents have risen so much. I told my daughter […]

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International media reports have stated that Yoon Suk-yeol, the President of South Korea, who had previously been suspended from his position due to declaring martial law, has been arrested. According to the Associated Press, Yoon Suk-yeol was arrested on Wednesday, January 15 in Seoul, the capital of South Korea, and is facing charges of rebellion […]

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Al Jazeera reported that a recent meeting in Dubai between India’s Deputy Foreign Minister and the Taliban’s Foreign Minister signals a significant shift in New Delhi’s stance toward the group. India, once viewed as a Taliban adversary, is now engaging in serious diplomatic discussions. The talks highlighted the strategic importance of Iran’s Chabahar Port, which […]

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Hamas has agreed to a draft ceasefire in Gaza, including hostage releases and Israel’s withdrawal from densely populated areas. The Times of Israel, citing official sources, reported that Hamas has accepted a draft ceasefire agreement in Gaza and the release of hostages. According to the newspaper, the ceasefire will begin with the release of three […]

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The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), continuing its response to the detention of Mahdi Ansari, has called on the Taliban to drop all charges against the journalist and release him from prison. In a statement released late Monday, January 13, the IFJ condemned the Taliban’s Supreme Court order sentencing Mahdi Ansari to 18 months in […]

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The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) states that $279.7 million is required to provide health assistance in Afghanistan. On Tuesday, January 14, OCHA announced through a message on its X platform that health assistance is planned to reach approximately 9.3 million people. According to the organization, it is estimated that […]

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More than two and a half years have passed since Pakistan experienced devastating floods, yet the aftermath remains a significant challenge. Over 10 million people continue to face health problems and limited access to clean drinking water and essential services. Waterborne diseases have surged in flood-affected regions as many displaced residents rely on stagnant, contaminated […]

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South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) reported that at least 300 North Korean soldiers have been killed and approximately 2,700 injured in the ongoing Ukraine conflict. The figures were shared during a closed-door session with South Korean parliament members. The high casualty rate among North Korean soldiers has been attributed to their lack of familiarity […]

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Israeli officials have stated that Yahya Sinwar’s body, the former Hamas leader killed in an Israeli strike, will not be handed over to Hamas. The Times of Israel reported on Tuesday, January 14, that Tel Aviv made this decision in response to Hamas’s demand for the body as part of a potential hostage exchange deal. […]

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The Pakistani military reported a fierce clash between its security forces and militants in the Kech area of Balochistan on Monday. The army stated that 27 militants were killed during the operation. According to a statement by the military’s public relations office on Monday, several militant hideouts, including weapon and ammunition depots, were destroyed during […]

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TikTok has denied reports claiming that the Chinese government is considering selling the platform’s U.S. operations to Elon Musk. The company labeled these claims as “pure fiction.” Bloomberg News and The Wall Street Journal reported that Chinese officials are debating the sale to Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, as a way to avoid […]

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The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Afghanistan has announced that Japan has contributed $1.5 million to support the country. According to a statement released on Tuesday, January 14, the funds will be used to improve maternal, child, and youth healthcare services in Kandahar, Faryab, and Nangarhar provinces. UNFPA highlighted that Japan’s contribution is an […]

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U.S. President Joe Biden, in a speech reflecting on his foreign policy legacy, defended the decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan, stating it allowed his administration to focus on “more immediate challenges.” Biden emphasized that rival powers like Russia and China were pleased to see the U.S. entangled in Afghanistan and said, “Nothing made our […]

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The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has announced plans to launch a polio eradication program in Afghanistan and Pakistan in 2025, with support from Qatar and several other countries. Chris Elias, head of global development at the Gates Foundation, told Gulf Times that the program will focus on vaccination campaigns and improving healthcare infrastructure in […]

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