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Germany has urged Pakistan to allow the return of Afghan refugees deported under Berlin’s resettlement program, stressing their right to continue visa processing and protection. Germany’s Foreign Ministry has confirmed that more than 200 Afghans, previously accepted under its refugee program, have been deported by Pakistan back to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. On Monday, August 18, Foreign […]

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Thirty Afghan female students stranded in Qatar will be relocated to Canada, as the University of Regina and a rights group secure funding to support their continued education. The University of Regina, in partnership with a Canadian human rights organization, is working to secure funding to bring 30 Afghan female students from Qatar to Canada. […]

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In less than eight months, Iran has executed 46 Afghan nationals amid a surge in executions, raising concerns over due process, human rights, and growing international criticism. A human rights organization reported on Monday, August 18, that Iran has carried out at least 800 executions in less than eight months of 2025, averaging around 100 […]

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Pakistan has recorded two new polio cases, raising the total to 21 in 2025, as health officials stress repeated vaccination remains vital against the incurable disease. Pakistani media have reported two new confirmed cases of polio, bringing the total number of infections in the country this year to 21. According to health officials, the new […]

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Donald Trump said Russia has agreed to provide security guarantees to Ukraine, calling it an important step as discussions continue on ceasefire prospects and long-term peace efforts. Security guarantees for Ukraine dominated U.S. President Donald Trump’s meeting with European leaders at the White House on Monday. Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin had taken a […]

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The U.S. is seeking to host three-way peace talks between Putin and Zelensky, with Trump suggesting such a summit could advance negotiations toward ending the war. U.S. President Donald Trump has said he is exploring the possibility of convening a trilateral summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, suggesting such talks […]

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stressed in New Delhi that India and China must treat each other as partners, not rivals, while discussing border, trade, and cooperation. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in New Delhi on Monday, urging both nations to view each other as partners rather than […]

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WFP warns millions in Afghanistan risk hunger this winter as drought, reduced aid, and mass returns worsen the crisis, with urgent funding needs far unmet. The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that millions of Afghans are at risk of serious food shortages this winter, as funding shortfalls prevent it from assisting all those in […]

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Activists are urging Berlin to urgently transfer 2,000 Afghan refugees stranded in Pakistan, warning that arrests and deportations risk sending them back into dangerous conditions in Afghanistan. Human rights defenders, civil society groups, and protest movements have urged Germany to act quickly on behalf of more than 2,000 Afghan refugees holding official acceptance letters. In […]

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UNAMA chief Roza Otunbayeva warned that mass deportation of Afghan refugees from Iran and Pakistan could trigger a humanitarian crisis, straining Afghanistan’s fragile infrastructure and impoverished population. Roza Otunbayeva, head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), has warned that the large-scale return of Afghan refugees could have catastrophic consequences without urgent global support. […]

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Ukrainian President Zelensky arrived in Washington for talks with Trump, joined by European leaders, stressing Ukraine’s recent gains and seeking stronger security guarantees amid ongoing Russian aggression. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, thanking U.S. President Donald Trump for the invitation in a post on X. Reflecting on past concessions, Zelensky […]

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Afghanistan faces worsening climate disasters, with droughts and floods displacing nearly 400,000 people this year. Over five million have been affected, deepening the country’s humanitarian crisis. Afghanistan is experiencing increasing displacement as droughts, flash floods, and other climate change impacts continue to devastate communities, according to a recent report by Agence France-Presse. Since the Taliban […]

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Air Canada flight attendants extended their strike, disrupting 700 daily flights and stranding 100,000 passengers, as the union demands fair pay and rejects mandatory arbitration. Flight attendants at Air Canada have announced they will continue their strike and refuse to return to work, prolonging major disruptions to the airline’s operations. Reuters reported Sunday, August 17, […]

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A Syrian delegation visits Riyadh to boost economic ties after a $6.4 billion investment pledge, as Damascus quietly restructures its economy amid political and sanction challenges. A Syrian delegation led by Minister of Economy and Industry Mohammad Nidal al-Shaar will travel to Riyadh on Monday to strengthen economic relations with Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia has […]

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Ahead of meeting Zelensky, U.S. President Donald Trump urged Ukraine to abandon NATO membership and Crimea reclamation, saying such concessions are necessary to end the war. U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Ukraine to give up its pursuit of NATO membership and abandon efforts to reclaim Crimea as conditions to end the war with Russia. […]

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A suicide bomber detonated an explosive belt in northern Syria, killing himself. Authorities confirmed no other casualties, while security forces launched investigations amid ongoing instability. A suicide bomber detonated an explosive belt in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo on Sunday, killing himself, state media reported. No other casualties were confirmed. According to Syria’s official […]

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Iran plans to deport around two million undocumented Afghan migrants, saying the process will follow legal procedures with dignity, amid growing regional pressure on refugees. Iran’s Interior Minister, Eskandar Momeni, announced that a new program is underway to return around two million undocumented Afghan nationals to their country with “dignity and respect.” Speaking to reporters […]

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Spanish scientists unveiled a new baldness therapy combining stem cells and ATP. Tested successfully on mice, the method offers hope for future human treatments against hair loss. Spanish researchers have developed a new technique that successfully reactivated hair growth in mice, raising hopes for a future treatment for widespread baldness. The study, reported by the […]

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Kyrgyzstan’s gasoline exports to Afghanistan rose 23-fold in early 2025, reaching 57 million liters worth $26.1 million, making Afghanistan its dominant fuel market. The National Statistics Committee of Kyrgyzstan has reported a dramatic surge in fuel exports to Afghanistan during the first five months of this year. According to official data, Kyrgyzstan exported more than […]

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Severe monsoon rains and landslides in northern Pakistan have killed at least 344 people, with thousands affected, homes destroyed, and officials warning of further casualties. Heavy monsoon rains and landslides in northern Pakistan have claimed at least 344 lives over the past two days, officials confirmed on Saturday, August 16. The highest casualties were reported […]

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