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Antony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, has agreed to testify before Congress regarding the hasty withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan. Earlier, the House Foreign Affairs Committee had threatened to charge Blinken with “contempt of Congress” for failing to comply with its subpoena. Republican representatives, led by Michael McCaul, the Chairman of the Foreign […]

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In the southern reaches of Pakistan, Sindh province is confronting an unprecedented water crisis that exposes the failures of governmental governance and resource management. The narrative that emerges is one of systematic neglect, calculated misallocation, and a profound disregard for the fundamental rights of millions of farmers and citizens. The roots of this crisis run […]

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Military analysts say that Russian forces are advancing quickly and getting closer to the important town of “Kharikiv” in Ukraine. An independent Russian news group, “Agentstvo,” reported that the Russian military captured nearly 235 square kilometers in Ukraine last week, marking a record weekly gain for 2024. This report was based on analysis from the […]

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The Khaama Press podcast talks about climate change in Afghanistan and its effects. Najibullah Sadid, an expert in water management, discusses the problems caused by climate change in the country. In its latest report, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned about the “adverse” impacts of climate change in Afghanistan. According to […]

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Russian state media reported that Moscow supports the integration of Kabul into regional structures, following the controversial visit of Sergei Shoigu, the country’s National Security Advisor, to Kabul and his discussions with Taliban officials. The TASS news agency reported on Tuesday, November 26 quoting Sergei Shoigu, who stated, “We intend to develop bilateral cooperation between […]

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Ahmad Masoumifar, the head of Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs representative office, has warned that by the end of this year, 2.5 million undocumented Afghan migrants will be expelled from Iran. According to the state-run news agency IRNA, the reduction in the entry of illegal Afghan migrants into Iran has been significant. He emphasized that […]

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Palestine has released statistics showing that since the beginning of the war in Gaza, at least 1,000 healthcare workers have been killed, and over 300 healthcare workers have been arrested. The Palestinian Information Office in Gaza issued a statement saying, “Since the onset of the war in Gaza, Israel has targeted the health sector in […]

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Thousands of protesters in Pakistan clashed with police after a 150-kilometer march, reaching near Islamabad. Security forces used tear gas to disperse the protesters. CNN reported late on Monday, November 25, that Pakistani police fired tear gas at protesters demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan from prison in an attempt to prevent […]

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The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) has announced that the plan to strengthen the border between Tajikistan and Afghanistan will be approved in the next two days. Azerbaijani media reported on Tuesday, November 26, that the CSTO is set to approve this plan on November 28. The report was based on statements from Imangali Tasmagambetov, […]

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The Greek Coast Guard has reported that eight refugees, including six children and two women, have drowned after a boat sank near the island of “Samos.” International media outlets, citing the Greek Coast Guard on Monday, November 25, reported that 36 survivors from the boat were rescued. The report indicated that strong winds have hindered […]

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A new report by the United Nations, released on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, reveals that at least 85,000 women were intentionally killed in 2023, with 60% of them being killed by their partners or family members. The report, published ton Monday, November 25, highlights that the […]

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The Afghanistan Electric Company (DABS) has announced the extension of its electricity import contract with Tajikistan for another year. In a statement issued on Monday, November 25, the company stated that the agreement was signed between Abdulbari Omar, the CEO of DABS, and Mohammad Omar Asiyazada, the head of the State-owned Electric Company of Tajikistan. […]

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Independent Iranian media outlets, which often cover security events and widespread human rights violations in the eastern part of the country, have reported the deaths of three Afghan migrants in a shooting incident involving Iranian border forces. The human rights organization Halwash cited its sources, reporting that on Saturday and Sunday of this week, November […]

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The Ministry of Public Health of Afghanistan has announced the launch of a polio vaccination campaign for approximately 5.3 million children under the age of five in 11 provinces of the country. In a press release, the ministry stated that the campaign began on Monday, November 25 and will run until November 27. According to […]

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The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has called on the Taliban to take measures to end violence against women and girls on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. UNAMA stated that the Taliban must reverse the systematic erosion of women’s rights and fundamental freedoms. In a […]

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Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has reacted to the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) decision to issue an arrest warrant for Israel’s Prime Minister, stating that the decision is insufficient. Speaking on Monday, November 25 to a gathering of Basij forces, Khamenei said, “The arrest warrant for Netanyahu is not […]

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International media have reported that thousands of Pakistani protesters demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan from prison are marching towards Islamabad. The Guardian reported on Monday, November 25 that “the capital of Pakistan is under lockdown to prevent the gathering of Imran Khan’s supporters.” According to the Guardian, the federal government has […]

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China’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan, Yue Xiaoyong, invited Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting Foreign Minister of the Taliban, to attend the upcoming meeting of foreign ministers from neighboring countries. Zia Ahmad Takal, the Deputy Spokesperson for the Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced this on Monday, November 25, through a statement on the social media […]

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According to Axios, Israel and Lebanon are on the verge of agreeing to a ceasefire to end the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The draft agreement includes a U.S.-led committee to oversee the ceasefire’s implementation and address any violations. Axios reported that two U.S. officials and two Israeli officials have confirmed the efforts to finalize […]

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The Secretary-General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) stated that a significant number of terrorist groups remain active in Afghanistan. Imangali Tasmagambetov described terrorist activities in Afghanistan as a serious problem and announced that a plan to strengthen the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border would be approved on November 28. In an interview with Belarus’s STV network, […]

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