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Kenya High Court Approves Extradition of Former Afghan MP Zahir Qadir to US on Drug and Weapons Charges
NAIROBI-Kenya’s High Court has upheld the extradition of former Afghan parliamentarian Abdul Zahir Qadir to the United States, where he faces serious charges of drug trafficking…
Pakistan Rocket Strikes Reported in Afghanistan’s Kunar Province Amid Rising Border Tensions
Local sources in eastern Afghanistan report that Pakistani forces fired rockets into parts of Asadabad, the capital of Kunar province, late Tuesday night, in what appears to be the…
136,000 in Nuristan Face Food Shortages After Border Clashes, ICRC Reports
Aid deliveries have resumed in Nuristan, Afghanistan, where an estimated 136,000 people including 17,000 families are facing severe shortages of food, healthcare, and basic…
Aid Reaches Isolated Nuristan Province After Weeks of Conflict
Humanitarian agencies have launched a multi-day operation to deliver urgently needed assistance to communities in eastern Nuristan Province, where ongoing clashes have left…
Rashid Khan: The International Cricket Hero Who Turned Down India and Australia
In an era where global franchise leagues tempt players with wealth and alternative national allegiances, one man has stood firm. Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan, the world’s most…
Pentagon Says Afghanistan Withdrawal Review to Be Finalized in Coming Months
The Pentagon has announced that a new review of the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan is expected to be finalized in the coming months, potentially offering the most…
WHO Delivers 374 Medical Kits to Jawzjan Public Health Department
The World Health Organization (WHO) has supplied 374 medical kits to the Public Health Department of Jawzjan Province in northern Afghanistan, according to a statement released on…
Afghanistan Fuel Market Remains Stable Amid Global Price Surge, Says Minister Azizi
ANTALYA, Turkey – While much of the world grapples with rising energy costs, Afghanistan’s fuel market has remained notably stable, according to Nooruddin Azizi, the country’s…
Two Earthquakes Strike Northeast Afghanistan, Felt Across Pakistan and Tajikistan
KABUL / ISLAMABAD – Two earthquakes rattled northeastern Afghanistan early Saturday, sending tremors across a wide swath of South and Central Asia, including major cities in…
Afghanistan to Airlift 30,000 Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia in 96 Flights for Hajj 2026
KABUL – Afghan authorities have announced a major logistical operation to transport 30,000 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj, underscoring their commitment to…