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Repatriation Efforts Continue as Thousands of Afghans Return in a Single Day
KABUL, Afghanistan — Over 5,000 Afghan refugees were repatriated from neighboring Pakistan and Iran on Friday, according to officials, marking a sustained flow of returns to the…
Mullah Baradar Urges Global Engagement, Warns of Isolation as Afghanistan Faces Deepening Crisis
MAZAR-I-SHARIF, Balkh Province – In a direct appeal to the international community, Taliban Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, called on…
Uzbekistan Emerges as Central Asia’s Premier Hub for Afghan Business and Trade in 2025
In a significant shift reflecting deepening regional economic integration, Uzbekistan has solidified its position as the foremost destination for Afghan business travel in 2025.…
Japan Announces $19.5 Million in Additional Humanitarian Aid for Afghanistan
The Government of Japan has pledged $19.5 million in new humanitarian funding for Afghanistan, aimed at addressing urgent needs and supporting vulnerable populations. This…
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…