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Germany has expressed deep concern over the large-scale deportation of Afghan refugees from Pakistan, citing a sharp deterioration in their situation since 2023. Over 3,000 Afghan refugees, already accepted for relocation to Germany, currently remain in Pakistan. Germany has faced criticism in recent months for the slow processing of Afghan refugees. Human rights organizations have […]

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The Afghan Taliban government is notably absent from a global summit on girls’ education in the Muslim world, being hosted by Pakistan. The event, which aims to address the challenges and promote the empowerment of girls in Muslim countries, is being held in Islamabad. Speaking to AFP, Education Minister Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui confirmed that an […]

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Pakistan is hosting a landmark international conference on girls’ education, with over 150 dignitaries from 44 countries, including representatives from UNESCO, UNICEF, and the World Bank. The two-day event began today in Islamabad. Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai will attend and address the conference, emphasizing the importance of empowering Muslim girls through education. She plans to […]

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The flames of two massive wildfires threatening Los Angeles from the east and west remain uncontrolled, causing widespread devastation. These fires have claimed at least 11 lives and destroyed over 10,000 buildings. The severity of the crisis has forced hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate. The “Palisades” fire in western Los Angeles and the […]

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Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for his third consecutive six-year term as President of Venezuela on Friday, January 10. His presidency began in 2013 after the death of Hugo Chávez, and his inauguration was accompanied by new sanctions from Western countries. The Biden administration announced an increased reward of $25 million for information leading to […]

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The Federal Center for Export of Agricultural Products in Russia reported an increase in wheat exports to Afghanistan. In 2024, Russia exported wheat flour worth $80 million to Afghanistan. Agroexport, a center under the Russian Ministry of Agriculture, announced on Saturday, January 11, that Afghanistan was the largest buyer of Russian flour in 2024. Afghanistan’s […]

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A Pakistani court ordered a temporary halt to the deportation of 150 Afghan singers and musicians for at least two months. The court instructed Pakistani authorities not to deport these artists until their asylum applications are processed. Mumtaz Ahmed, the lawyer representing the 150 Afghan artists, told the Associated Press on Friday, January 10, that […]

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Zalmay Khalilzad, the former U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, stated that Pakistan is using the current conference on “Girls’ Education in Islamic Communities” to shame the Taliban leader for imposing severe restrictions on women’s education. Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the conference is taking place on Saturday and Sunday, January 11 […]

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In response to international calls to halt executions in Iran, the human rights organization Hengaw reported the execution of five individuals, including two Afghan citizens, at Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj, Iran. The organization, in a report published on Friday, January 10, stated that the executions were carried out by Ghezel Hesar authorities on Wednesday, […]

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Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran, announced discussions about pursuing the issue of water rights between Kabul and Tehran, emphasizing the prosperity of both nations. Iranian media reported on Friday, January 10, that the Iranian President made these remarks during his visit to the Sistan and Baluchestan province. He stressed, “Afghans are our brothers; a […]

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The Ministry of Refugees and Returnees reported that 108 Afghan families returned to Afghanistan after being expelled from Iran and Pakistan. According to the Bakhtar News Agency, on Friday, January 10, officials from the Ministry of Refugees and Returnees stated that these 108 families returned to Afghanistan on Thursday, January 9, after being expelled from […]

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Two massive fires continue to rage across Los Angeles, threatening both the east and west sides of the city. Despite the ongoing flames, a temporary decrease in strong winds, which had fueled the fires over the past two days, allowed firefighting teams to slow the fires’ explosive spread. The Palisades fire between Santa Monica and […]

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Officials in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh announced on Thursday that at least six people were killed and 35 others injured in a stampede at a Hindu temple. The incident took place at the “Tirupati” temple, one of the wealthiest temples in India, which has a history of nearly two thousand years. S. Venkateswara, […]

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Donald Trump, the President-elect of the United States, responded to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s willingness to engage in dialogue with him, stating that preparations for the meeting are underway. Earlier, the Kremlin had announced that Putin was ready to talk with Trump. Trump made the statement before meeting with Republican governors at Mar-a-Lago in Palm […]

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Liberal Party leaders have announced that after the leadership vote, which took place following Justin Trudeau’s resignation this week, the next prime minister of Canada will be announced on March 9, 2025. According to the Associated Press, these leaders said late Thursday, January 9, that Trudeau will remain as Canada’s prime minister until the new […]

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Taliban security officials in Eastern Afghanistan, Nuristan province report that a mine explosion in the province has resulted in one miner’s death and another being injured. Ghulam Rahman Haidari, spokesperson for the Taliban’s command in Nuristan, said the incident occurred at 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 9, at the “Mawi Ghar” mine in the Duab […]

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Tim Burchett, a U.S. Congressman from Tennessee, has introduced a bill that ensures U.S. taxpayer money does not reach the Taliban. On Thursday, January 9, Burchett posted a message on X, stating that the bill includes three main provisions. He wrote, “Today, I introduced the No Taxpayer Money to Terrorists Act to make sure that […]

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Local sources in Kunar have reported that the Pakistani military has launched a missile attack on the Sarkani district of Kunar. According to the local sources, Pakistani forces carried out missile strikes around 2:00 AM on Friday, January 10, targeting the Nava crossing and several other areas of Sarkani district. The source added that following […]

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U.S. President Joe Biden recently announced a $500 million military aid package to Ukraine. At the same time, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for NATO forces to enter Ukraine in an effort to pressure Moscow into peace negotiations with Kyiv. Zelensky made the request during a meeting with around 50 of Ukraine’s allies at […]

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The South African Minister of Sports, Nathi Mthethwa, has joined calls for a boycott of Afghanistan’s cricket match in the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan. Mthethwa expressed support for the British politicians who want the game to be canceled in response to the Taliban’s repression of women. Earlier, over 160 prominent British politicians signed a […]

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