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The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Afghanistan has announced that Spain has provided a one million euro (1.1 million USD) aid package to Afghanistan. The organization stated on Thursday, January 9, through a message on its X page, that this aid is aimed at providing humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan. […]

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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced that it currently supports 28,000 health workers and nurses in Afghanistan. In a message posted on X/Twitter on Thursday, January 9th, UNICEF stated that it would continue supporting healthcare workers in Afghanistan throughout year. The aim is to provide high-quality healthcare services to mothers and children. UNICEF […]

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The World Economic Forum (WEF) has reported in its latest evaluation that, due to technological advancements and geopolitical tensions shaping the future of jobs, approximately 170 million new job opportunities will be created by 2030. In the report released on Tuesday, January 9, the WEF explained that technological developments, geopolitical tensions, economic shifts, and other […]

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German media reports have highlighted the continued deportation of Afghan migrants from the country, with more than 1,300 Afghan asylum seekers being expelled in 2024 alone. The Deutsche Welle (DW) news network reported on Wednesday, January 8, citing the German Ministry of the Interior, that a total of 1,361 Afghan refugees were deported from Germany […]

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Afghanistan’s economy possesses immense untapped potential, particularly in its natural resources and commercial opportunities, but much of this potential remains unrealized due to limited direct trade, according to Dr. Nagesh Kumar, former Director of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). Speaking at the release of the UN World […]

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As the expulsion of Afghan refugees from Pakistan intensifies, officials from the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations report that 94 Afghan families, after being expelled from Iran and Pakistan, have entered Afghanistan through various borders. The Ministry stated on Thursday, January 9, that these families returned through several border points: 10 families through Torkham in […]

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Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Wednesday, January 8th that the country’s Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training will host an international conference titled “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” on 11th-12th January 2025. This conference comes at a time when millions of girls in Afghanistan have been deprived of their right to education. […]

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Abdul Latif Al-Zayani, the Foreign Minister of Bahrain, led a high-level delegation to meet with Ahmad Shar, the President of the Syrian Interim Government in Damascus. The meeting took place on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, in the Syrian capital. During the meeting, Al-Zayani discussed the issue of lifting sanctions against Syria. He expressed Bahrain’s support […]

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The U.S. State Department has issued a travel warning for its citizens, advising them not to visit 20 countries, including Afghanistan, due to “increased life-threatening risks.” On Wednesday, January 8th, the U.S. Consular Section shared the message on Facebook, urging American citizens to avoid traveling to these countries, especially those marked as “Level 4.” The […]

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For the second consecutive day, uncontrollable wildfires in Los Angeles have destroyed homes and buildings, forcing tens of thousands of residents from various neighborhoods, including Hollywood, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Sylmar, and Pasadena to evacuate. At least five people have died. In response to the escalating fires, U.S. President Joe Biden approved California Governor’s […]

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Antony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, announced that the memorandum of understanding (MoU) for supporting Afghan allies has been renewed. On Wednesday, January 8th, Blinken shared on his X/ Twitter account that the MoU has been renewed for the relocation of individuals who worked with U.S. forces in Afghanistan. The U.S. Secretary of State […]

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On Wednesday, January 8, 124 refugees were arrested on the island of Karpathos, located in the eastern part of Greece. The Greek coast guard stated that 58 individuals were detained during an inspection near the island’s main port in the eastern Aegean Sea, while 66 others were apprehended in a remote area to the north […]

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Reports indicate that militants have attacked the market in the town of Zehri in the Khuzdar district of Balochistan, Pakistan. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement, asserting that its fighters have taken full control of the town. According to the statement, all government offices in the town have […]

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The deputy head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has stated that if the Taliban does not change its approach toward women and girls, the formal recognition of their government will be “extremely difficult.” Georgette Gagnon emphasized that decisions by UN member states regarding the Taliban are closely linked to changes in […]

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The Islamic Republic of Iran has announced that foreign nationals will no longer be allowed to reside within a five-kilometer radius of the Bushehr nuclear power plant. The news was reported by the IRNA news agency, which is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, on Wednesday, January 8, via X. According to the report, […]

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Husain Haqqani, former Pakistani ambassador to Washington, has referred to the recent meeting between senior Taliban officials and India in Dubai as a lesson for Pakistani policymakers. Haqqani emphasized that Pakistani political operatives had believed that by supporting the Taliban, they would end India’s influence in Afghanistan. On Wednesday, Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi […]

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Ukrainian officials say that at least 13 people have been killed and 63 others wounded following a Russian airstrike on the city of Zaporizhzhia. Reuters reported on Wednesday, January 8, that the attack targeted residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia, located in southeastern Ukraine. Ivan Fedorov, the regional governor, told reporters that Russian forces used two guided […]

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Hundreds of veterans and former and current U.S. officials have written a letter to Donald Trump, urging the incoming president to continue the resettlement and relocation program for Afghan partners who worked with Washington. The letter, which will be sent to Trump and members of Congress, calls for the continued issuance of special immigrant visas […]

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Peter Hain, a prominent anti-apartheid activist, has called on the South African Cricket Board to boycott matches against Afghanistan due to the gender apartheid practiced by the Taliban. In a letter on Wednesday, January 8, Peter Hain requested that  Pholetsi Moseki , the Executive Director of the South African Cricket Board, formally boycott matches against the […]

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Amnesty International has called on the Pakistani government to stop the arbitrary detention and harassment of Afghan migrants. Babu Ram Pant, the Deputy Regional Director of Amnesty International, stated on Wednesday, January 8, that the Pakistani government has repeatedly and arbitrarily implemented policies that have worsened the situation for Afghan refugees, forcing many to return […]

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