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The World Food Program (WFP) has warned of a worsening food crisis in Afghanistan as the winter season approaches, stating that one-quarter of the population in the country is unable to afford enough food to sustain their lives. In a report released on Sunday, December 1st, the WFP mentioned that one in every four families […]

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The Ministry of Public Health of Afghanistan announced that 200 new cases of HIV/AIDS have been identified in the country this year, and currently, 1,400 individuals infected with the virus are receiving treatment. Sharafat Zaman, the spokesperson for the ministry, made this statement on Sunday, December 1st in commemoration of World AIDS Day. He mentioned […]

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On December 1st, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that 39.9 million people worldwide are currently living with HIV. On Sunday, December 1st, the organization called on countries around the world to take coordinated and serious efforts to eliminate new HIV infections by 2030. The theme for this year’s World AIDS Day is “Choose Rights: […]

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The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has spoken out against the restrictive measures imposed by the Taliban on women and girls in Afghanistan, stating that justice and equality for Afghanistan’s women and girls are non-negotiable. In a statement made on Friday, November 29, as part of the 16-day campaign to eliminate […]

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According to reports, the Syrian Army has confirmed that rebels have entered the city of Aleppo, with dozens of its soldiers killed in recent clashes. The confirmation came in a statement released by the Syrian Army on Saturday, November 30. The Syrian Army’s statement indicated that during the recent rebel assault in northwest Syria, the […]

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Reuters reports that Saudi Arabia has decided to back off from pursuing an ambitious defense agreement with the United States. Instead, Riyadh is now seeking a more limited military cooperation deal with Washington. A key condition for any agreement was the formal recognition of Israel by Saudi Arabia. Earlier this year, Saudi Arabia softened its […]

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The World Food Programme (WFP) has reported that it provided cash and food assistance to 10.5 million people in Afghanistan this year. This aid has been distributed across various regions of the country to address the growing humanitarian needs. The WFP stated on Saturday, November 30, that the main goals of this assistance are to […]

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently stated that his country is willing to temporarily cede territory currently under Russian control in exchange for NATO protection. He emphasized that the country’s priority is to secure NATO’s umbrella over its remaining territories. Zelensky noted that, after a ceasefire agreement, Ukraine could negotiate diplomatically to regain the eastern regions […]

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Authorities in Pakistan’s Sindh province have set up a joint interrogation team (JIT) to investigate the suspects involved in the October suicide attack on a Chinese convoy near Karachi Airport. The attack on October 6 killed two Chinese engineers and one Pakistani national, raising tensions between Pakistan and China. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed […]

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International media outlets have reported that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has traveled to Florida and is set to meet with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. According to CNN, citing sources, Trump has invited Trudeau to a dinner at Mar-a-Lago, his private estate. The meeting is expected to be a private gathering with several members of […]

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Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, met with Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu in Pyongyang On November 29, 2024. During their meeting, Kim Jong Un stated that Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles against Russia was a direct result of U.S. military interference. He emphasized that Russia has the right to defend itself. Shoigu’s […]

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The International Criminal Court (ICC) confirmed that it has received a case regarding human rights violations against women in Afghanistan, submitted by six countries. The six countries—Chile, Costa Rica, Spain, France, Luxembourg, and Mexico—referred the case to the ICC on November 29, 2024. This is in response to the worsening human rights situation, particularly for […]

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The UK Parliament has approved a controversial proposal allowing terminally ill elderly patients with untreatable mental illnesses the option to end their lives. Reuters reported on Friday, November 29, that the “Adults (End of Life)” bill was passed after months of discussions and received 330 votes in favor from UK lawmakers. Under this proposal, elderly […]

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The United Nations Refugee Agency has reported an increase in the number of migrants entering Brazil, noting that over 12,000 Afghan migrants have arrived in the country with humanitarian visas in the past three years. On Friday, November 29, the agency published a report stating that the number of migrants from countries, including Afghanistan, has […]

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Canada announced that it has temporarily paused private refugee sponsorships by groups of five or more people and community organizations to manage a backlog of applications. The notice was issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The notice was announced on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canadian Website on Friday, November 29. This pause, […]

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Reports indicate that Ali Reza Bigdeli, the new ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, arrived in Kabul on Saturday, November 30. Upon his arrival in Kabul, Mr. Bigdeli told the media that expanding Iran’s “neighborhood relations with Afghanistan” would be one of his main priorities, and he would use this opportunity to “enhance relations […]

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Opposition armed groups in Syria have announced that they have taken control of several government buildings in Aleppo, including the police headquarters and the city’s governorate office. They also reported capturing a Syrian army security prison in Aleppo, freeing around 100 prisoners. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported on Friday that fighters from the […]

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International media reports say that opposition rebels in Syria have entered and captured the city of Aleppo as they continue their advance. The New York Times, on Saturday, November 30, citing rebels and a war monitor, reported that the rebels’ capture of Aleppo in northern Syria marks one of their most significant achievements in recent […]

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Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, spokesperson for Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced that Afghan nationals had been arrested during protests by Imran Khan’s supporters in Islamabad. She stated that the Ministry of Interior would soon release details about the identities and number of those arrested. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, November 29, Baloch emphasized […]

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Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov visited North Korea and held discussions with his counterpart, No Kwang Chol, in Pyongyang on Friday, November 29. No Kwang emphasized that military friendship and cooperation between the two countries’ armies were the highest priorities. During the meeting, Belousov stated that Russia and North Korea have been long-time friends and […]

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