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Pakistan continues to be an extremely perilous place for journalists, with the first six months of 2024 alone seeing seven journalists killed. This alarming figure already sets a record for annual deaths, with half the year still remaining, and the trend suggests the number could rise further. The country’s military establishment intensifies its clampdown on […]

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The depiction of interplanetary life, illustrating human existence on other planets, is no longer solely a theme confined to science fiction films. A quick look at projects planning and designing habitats on Mars, led by scientists evaluating conditions for the first humans, underscores a genuine pursuit of interplanetary life. Many science fiction films revolve around […]

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The U.S. Department of State has announced the disclosure of the names of three American citizens detained in Afghanistan. According to The Washington Examiner on Saturday, July 13, citing a spokesperson from the U.S. Department of State, the individuals were identified as George Goldsmith, Mahmoud Habibi, and Ryan Corbett. Reportedly, these U.S. citizens do not […]

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Hours after the failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, CNN reported that the suspected gunman at Mr. Trump’s campaign rally was a 20-year-old man from Pennsylvania. According to CNN, the FBI has identified the attacker as “Thomas Matthew Crooks” from Pennsylvania. Donald Trump, the former President of the United States and Republican Party […]

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American media reported that following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, at least two individuals, the assailant and one spectator, were killed. CNN’s investigative report detailed that shots were fired towards Donald Trump, resulting in a superficial gunshot wound to his ear, though he was not aware of the threat at […]

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Rescue teams in Palestine have reported that following the Israeli forces’ withdrawal from the neighborhoods of Tal al-Hawa and Sabra in Gaza City, at least 60 bodies have been found in these areas. The Guardian reported on Friday, July 12th, that many people are still trapped under rubble in these areas where it is currently […]

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The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations announced the release of 11 Afghan citizens, including a child, from Pakistani prisons. In a press release on Saturday, July 13th, the ministry stated that approximately 10 individuals detained in Pakistani prisons have been freed and repatriated to Afghanistan. According to the ministry’s statement, the newly released prisoners re-entered […]

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Asif Durrani, Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, discussed Afghanistan with a German parliament delegation on Friday, July 12th. According to reports, the meeting focused on terrorism, the current socio-economic conditions in Afghanistan, and global engagement with the country. The meeting comes at a time when reports have emerged that Germany has halted consular operations in […]

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Pakistani media outlets reported that border forces of the country detained and handed over 120 Afghanis to the Taliban. According to the Pakistani newspaper Dawn, the border forces of the country detained and handed over 120 Afghan citizens to the Taliban on Friday, July 12th. According to the report, these individuals were apprehended at the […]

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Several Afghan migrants in Iran reported that a group of unidentified individuals attacked their workplace in Dorudzan village, Marvdasht County, Fars Province, during the night with “sticks and knives.” According to the report, at least six Afghan workers were injured in this attack. According to these migrants, the assailants took away their cash and phones […]

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Johnny Mercer, former British Cabinet minister, stated he would not disclose the names of soldiers who exposed unlawful killings by UK special forces in Afghanistan, even if sentenced to prison. According to Sky News, Mercer made this statement after pressure from Charles Heyman, head of an independent inquiry into Afghanistan. Mercer could face imprisonment for […]

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Amnesty International reports that over 354,000 people worldwide have signed their petition calling for the Taliban to respect and protect human rights. This organization called on Friday, July 12th, for continued efforts to hold the Taliban accountable and ensure justice in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Amnesty International stressed the ongoing advocacy for human rights protection in Afghanistan, […]

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The Afghanistan Embassy in Islamabad reported that Pakistan blocked 300 trucks of fruits and vegetables belonging to Afghan traders from entering the country. This announcement follows a meeting between the Afghanistan Embassy delegation and Maria Kazi, head of foreign trade, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Pakistan government on Friday, July 22. The […]

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International media reported that at least 22 people lost their lives, and dozens more were rescued from the rubble after the collapse of a school building in Nigeria. Reuters stated in a report that the incident occurred on Friday, July 12, at a school in Saint Academy in the Jos North area of Plateau State. […]

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The head of Norway’s Refugee Council has urged foreign diplomats to return to Afghanistan to secure women’s rights, girls’ education, and protection for minorities. Jan Egeland stated that humanitarian groups in Afghanistan are facing budget shortages and are under immense pressure. Earlier, Hugh Billy, head of a British government oversight body, stated that for Britain […]

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Turkey has detained five military commanders affiliated with Abdul Rashid Dostum, leader of Afghanistan’s Islamic Movement party, and transferred them to a migrant repatriation center in Istanbul. The Afghan Embassy in Ankara stated readiness to assist in their release. According to a report, Turkish police forced four military commanders of the Islamic Movement party, under […]

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A court in France has issued a historic decision granting asylum to Afghan women refugees. Judges at the French National Court of Asylum have cited Taliban actions against “women’s rights and freedoms” as the basis for this decision. In a statement, the court noted that since returning to power in August 2021, the Taliban have […]

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The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), under the Government of India’s initiative, reaffirms its commitment to Afghan students by announcing 1000 scholarships for the academic year 2024-2025. According to the report, these scholarships are designed for online undergraduate and postgraduate programs through the e-Vidya Bharati Network Project. The “Special Scholarship Scheme for Afghan Nationals” […]

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Groups of Shia protesters in Herat marched through the city’s 12th, 9th, and 13th districts, waving Ashura flags and chanting “Labbaik Ya Hussain” as they expressed their religious devotion and voiced dissent against recent statements made by the Taliban. Caravans of Shia protesters in Herat marched through the city’s 12th, 9th, and 13th districts, waving […]

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U.S. President Joe Biden emphasized on Thursday the urgency of ending the Israel-Gaza conflict immediately, insisting that Israel should not occupy Gaza post-war. According to Reuters, Biden informed reporters that both Israel and Hamas had agreed upon a ceasefire framework, but there were still unresolved issues. “The framework is now agreed upon by both Israel […]

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