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The World Bank says Afghanistan’s economy shows modest growth, but rising poverty, weak governance, and declining aid continue to threaten long-term stability and recovery. The World Bank has reported that Afghanistan’s economy shows modest signs of recovery, but deep poverty, displacement, and a fragile humanitarian situation continue to threaten the country’s stability. The findings are […]

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Internet connectivity for families in southern Afghanistan has been severely restricted, with Wi-Fi and fiber-optic services cut for most households, leaving only key institutions connected. Internet services in parts of southern Afghanistan have been severely restricted, with residents in Kandahar and Helmand reporting widespread disruptions to fiber-optic and Wi-Fi connections, several local sources said on […]

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UN rights envoy Richard Bennett welcomed the creation of an independent investigative mechanism for Afghanistan, calling it a vital step toward justice, accountability, and lasting human rights protection. The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, has welcomed the establishment of an independent investigative mechanism for the country, […]

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Hamas said it is ready for a peace deal based on ongoing ceasefire talks but insists its core political and security demands remain. Hamas said on Tuesday it is prepared to reach an agreement based on U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to end the war in Gaza but stressed that several key issues still need […]

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The FBI is investigating suspected Chinese cyberattacks targeting several major U.S. law firms after hackers breached internal systems, officials and security sources said. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has opened an investigation into a series of cyberattacks against several major U.S. law firms, with initial findings suggesting possible links to Chinese hackers, officials familiar […]

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An Afghan migrant is on trial in London accused of posting a TikTok video simulating gunfire toward UK Reform Party leader Nigel Farage, prosecutors said. An Afghan migrant went on trial in London on Tuesday accused of threatening to kill Nigel Farage, the leader of Britain’s Reform Party, in a TikTok video that appeared to […]

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Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Tajikistan for high-level talks with President Emomali Rahmon, focusing on Afghanistan, security, and regional cooperation. Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to arrive in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on Wednesday for a three-day visit focused on strengthening regional cooperation and addressing shared security concerns, particularly the situation in Afghanistan, the Kremlin […]

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Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa survived an assassination attempt after protesters attacked his convoy in Cañar, prompting arrests and nationwide outrage over escalating unrest. Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa escaped unharmed after his convoy was attacked during anti-government protests in the southern city of Cañar, officials said on Tuesday. The incident occurred amid mounting tensions and widespread […]

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U.S. forces killed a senior al-Qaeda-linked militant from Ansar al-Islam, in a targeted Syria airstrike, reaffirming Washington’s ongoing counterterrorism commitment. The U.S. military said it killed a senior al-Qaeda-linked militant in a targeted airstrike in Syria on October 2, reaffirming its commitment to counterterrorism operations in the region. The individual, identified as Mohammad Abdulwahab al-Ahmad, […]

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in India for a two-day visit to strengthen trade relations, promote investment, and advance the newly signed bilateral free trade agreement. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening economic and strategic relations between the United Kingdom and India. […]

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German mayor-elect Iris Stalzer was critically injured after being stabbed at her home in Herdecke, police said, prompting a nationwide outcry and urgent investigation.German police said on Tuesday that Iris Stalzer, the newly elected mayor of the western city of Herdecke, is in critical condition after a knife attack at her home. The 57-year-old was […]

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Three physicists from the United States and France won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for experiments demonstrating quantum effects on electronic circuits at macroscopic scales. The Nobel Committee on Tuesday announced that the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to John Clarke, Michel Devoret, and John Martinis for their pioneering experiments on […]

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China is accelerating construction of new oil storage sites to boost energy security, reduce import dependence, and cushion global supply disruptions amid shifting post-Ukraine energy dynamics. China is accelerating efforts to expand its crude oil storage capacity to boost reserves and reduce reliance on foreign energy imports, Reuters reported on Tuesday, October 7. State-owned oil […]

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Pakistan has accelerated the deportation of Afghan refugees, with reports of police raids, visa suspensions, and growing concerns over harassment and forced returns to Afghanistan. Pakistani authorities have intensified their campaign to deport Afghan refugees, with multiple reports of police raids, harassment, and arbitrary arrests in Islamabad and other cities. Refugees say visa renewals have […]

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Over 900 people were killed in Pakistan during the past three months amid escalating militant violence and security operations, marking one of the deadliest periods recently. Pakistan is witnessing an alarming surge in militant violence and counterterrorism operations, making 2025 one of the deadliest years in recent memory, according to a new report released by […]

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The Syrian Army and U.S.-backed Kurdish forces reached a ceasefire in Aleppo after days of clashes, easing tensions amid stalled political and integration efforts. After several days of heavy clashes, Syria’s state news agency SANA reported on Tuesday that the Syrian Army and U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) reached a ceasefire agreement in two districts […]

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Pakistan, Russia, China, and Iran met in Moscow to discuss ensuring Afghanistan’s independence, stability, and freedom from terrorism and external interference through joint regional cooperation. Pakistan’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan, Mohammad Sadiq Khan, said representatives from Pakistan, Russia, China, and Iran held a quadrilateral meeting in Moscow to discuss efforts toward building a “peaceful, independent, […]

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London police arrested 18 suspects, including two Afghans, for smuggling over 40,000 stolen phones to China in the UK’s largest mobile theft crackdown. London’s Metropolitan Police have arrested 18 people in what they describe as the UK’s largest-ever crackdown on mobile phone theft. The gang is accused of trafficking more than 40,000 stolen phones from […]

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Four people were injured when a roadside bomb hit Pakistan’s Jaffar Express in Sindh province, derailing several carriages and disrupting train services nationwide. A roadside bomb exploded along a railway track in Pakistan’s southern Sindh province on Tuesday, derailing several carriages of the Jaffar Express and injuring four passengers, police and local media said. The […]

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned that any foreign military presence in Afghanistan could spark new conflicts, urging regional unity and opposing Western interference. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned that any foreign military presence in Afghanistan could trigger new conflicts as regional powers met in Moscow for the seventh round of the Moscow Format […]

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