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International reports indicate that Chinese officials may sell TikTok’s U.S. operations to Elon Musk to meet U.S. demands, ensuring the platform can continue operating in the country. Bloomberg reported on Monday, January 13, that Chinese officials are discussing the possibility of selling TikTok’s U.S. operations to Musk to prevent the platform from being banned in […]

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U.S. President Joe Biden, with less than two weeks left in his term, highlighted rapid and decisive developments in the Middle East. He claimed that Iran is now weaker than it appears on the surface. In a speech delivered on Monday, January 13, Biden stated, “We have helped place the Islamic Republic of Iran in […]

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are set to sign a strategic partnership agreement during Pezeshkian’s visit to Russia on January 17, the Kremlin announced. The agreement aims to expand cooperation in trade, investment, transport, logistics, humanitarian efforts, and address regional and international issues, reflecting growing ties between the two nations, the […]

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Negotiators will convene in Doha on Tuesday to finalize a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, following President Biden’s announcement that the agreement is on “the brink” of being realized. Mediators handed Israel and Hamas a final draft agreement on Monday after a midnight “breakthrough” in talks attended by envoys of both the outgoing U.S. […]

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The forces of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham have launched an operation in Homs aimed at identifying and disarming supporters of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. This has particularly alarmed minority groups like the Alawites, who share religious ties with Assad. The operation, which began on Monday morning, has involved the detention of hundreds of individuals and […]

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International media reports indicate the possibility of the devastating wildfires in the United States spreading further. Southern California, where the fires are currently active, faces a significant risk of being engulfed in flames. The Associated Press reported on Tuesday, January 14, that weather agencies have predicted dry winds and storms in Southern California. These conditions […]

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Pakistani journalist Tahir Khan highlighted the evolving dynamics of Afghanistan-Pakistan relations and how India is reasserting its presence in Afghanistan. The withdrawal of Indian diplomats in 2021 marked a low point in India-Afghan ties, but recent developments indicate a strategic recalibration. In an article published in Dawn on Monday, Tahir Khan pointed out that historically, […]

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Newton Gingrich, former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, stated that Afghan refugees who fought alongside American forces and risked their lives deserve special support. He emphasized that America must not abandon its allies in difficult circumstances. In a television interview with CBS, Gingrich highlighted that Afghan refugees who saved American lives and opposed […]

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A visionary approach to Afghanistan relations should focus on the full spectrum of ties with Afghanistan rather than being confined to selective security aspects, Pakistan’s former ambassador to Afghanistan states. Pakistan’s former ambassador to Afghanistan, Mansoor Ahmad Khan, stated that Islamabad has failed to convince the Taliban to take action against terrorist groups, including Tehrik-e-Taliban […]

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Hamid Karzai, the former president of Afghanistan, welcomed the final statement from the International Conference on Girls’ Education in Islamic Countries held in Islamabad. He emphasized that girls’ education is an undeniable and fundamental right. On Monday, January 13, Karzai posted on his social media account, asserting that denying girls’ education is against Afghanistan’s national […]

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The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Afghanistan announced that Switzerland has contributed 2.3 million Swiss francs (approximately 2.6 million USD) to the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund. OCHA expressed gratitude for Switzerland’s donation in a statement posted on Monday, January 13, on its social media platform. It welcomed the support, emphasizing […]

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Officials from the Nangarhar Environmental Protection Department reported that a wild animal, identified as a hyena, was handed over by local residents and subsequently released back into the wild. According to Bakhtar News Agency on Monday, January 13, the hyena had been captured in the Kashkot area of Khogyani district, Nangarhar, by local nomads to […]

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India, the world’s most populous country, is preparing to host the largest religious gathering, the Maha Kumbh, which occurs once every 12 years. Reports suggest that approximately 400 million people are expected to participate in the event. Sky News reported on Monday, January 13, that preparations for this massive religious gathering have begun in Uttar […]

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The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation announced that 45 Afghan citizens detained in Pakistani prisons for lacking legal documents have been released. The ministry reported on Monday, January 13, that these individuals were freed as part of ongoing efforts to secure the release of Afghan detainees in Pakistan. They returned to Afghanistan the same day. […]

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The Los Angeles wildfire has claimed 24 lives so far, with 16 people still missing. A combination of drought conditions and powerful sea winds that swept into the city on Tuesday created ideal conditions for the wildfire to spread. The death toll from the multiple wildfires raging in Los Angeles has risen to 24. Rescue […]

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The Pakistani army announced the killing of nine members of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The militants were killed in two separate operations conducted in the Dosali and Esham areas of North Waziristan. On Sunday, January 12, the Pakistani military’s public relations office reported that six TTP fighters were killed and two others […]

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Donald Trump’s National Security Advisor, Michael Waltz, announced on Sunday evening that preparations are underway for a meeting between the U.S. President-elect and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Waltz’s statement comes as Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov remarked on Friday that the U.S. has not yet formally requested a meeting. He added that it would be logical […]

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An Iranian MP, Ahmad Bakhshayesh Ardastani, stated that the Taliban does not adhere to diplomacy or water treaties, emphasizing that Iran’s water rights from the Helmand River must be claimed, not granted. Ardastani emphasized in an interview with an Iranian media outlet on Sunday, January 12, saying, “Water rights must be claimed, not granted.” Ardastani […]

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Participants at the international conference on Syria’s future issued a statement supporting the current Syrian government while emphasizing that there is no place for terrorism in the country’s future. The conference highlighted concerns over Israeli attacks on Syrian soil and stressed the importance of respecting Syria’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, while supporting the will […]

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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, addressing the opening of an international conference on girls’ education in Muslim societies, stated that denying education to girls is equivalent to silencing their voices. The two-day conference in Islamabad hosted global activists, including Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai. She urged Muslim leaders to deny legitimacy to the Taliban […]

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