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5.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northeastern Afghanistan, Spurring Panic
TAKHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – A significant earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 shook northeastern Afghanistan on Friday morning, sending residents fleeing from their…
Diplomatic Gains and Strategic Signaling: Afghanistan’s Evolving Approach to Pakistan
Afghanistan’s recent water-resources decisions, including the recent in-principle approval of a major water transfer scheme, must be evaluated in the context of intensifying…
Over 4,500 Afghans Forcibly Return from Iran and Pakistan in Single Day, Highlighting Deepening Regional Crisis
More than 4,500 Afghan refugees were deported from neighboring Iran and Pakistan in a single day, authorities reported on Thursday, marking a sharp escalation in the ongoing forced…
India Bolsters Healthcare Lifeline to Afghanistan with Critical Medical Aid and Enhanced Cooperation
In a significant reaffirmation of its humanitarian commitment, India has dispatched a substantial consignment of vital medical supplies to Afghanistan, including cancer medicines,…
Fresh Clash Erupts Between Afghanistan and Pakistani Forces in Kunar Amidst Deepening Border Crisis
A fresh military clash erupted along the Afghanistan-Pakistan diurand line in Kunar province on Wednesday afternoon, marking a dangerous escalation in tensions already strained by…
Pakistan’s Trade Standoff with Afghanistan Incurred Losses Exceeding $4.5 Billion
Islamabad – A prolonged and costly trade impasse between Pakistan and Afghanistan has resulted in significant economic damage, with Pakistan alone facing losses surpassing $4.5…
Germany Evacuates 160 Afghan Refugees from Pakistan, with More Flights Planned Amid Deportation Threat
Germany has evacuated 160 Afghan refugees from Pakistan via a charter flight, accelerating resettlement efforts as thousands remain stranded under worsening conditions and the…
Over 17 Million Afghans Confront Catastrophic Hunger Amidst Deepening Winter Crisis, UN Agencies Warn
KABUL—The World Food Programme (WFP) issued a stark alert Tuesday that more than 17 million people—nearly half of Afghanistan’s population—are facing severe food insecurity as the…
Between Tehran and the United Nations: Kabul Prioritizes National Interests Over External Agendas
The Taliban’s decision to abstain from the upcoming South Asian regional meeting in Iran, alongside the outcomes of recent United Nations sessions on Afghanistan, underscores a…
Afghan Education Activist Matiullah Wesa Awarded Prestigious Qatar Anti-Corruption Prize
Doha, Qatar – In a ceremony attended by Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and senior international officials, Afghan education activist Matiullah Wesa was honored…