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Over 5,400 Afghans Return from Iran and Pakistan in One Day Amid Ongoing Deportations
KABUL, 21.12.2025 – More than 5,400 Afghan migrants were deported from neighboring Iran and Pakistan in a single day, a senior official confirmed on Sunday. This marks the latest…
Major Fire Ravages Historic Kabul Market, Causing Heavy Financial Losses and Highlighting Systemic Risks
A devastating fire swept through Kabul’s historic Mandawi market area in the early hours of Sunday, destroying dozens of shops and causing substantial financial losses, officials…
Tragedy at the Border: Three Afghan Migrants Die of Exposure While Attempting to Enter Iran
HERAT, Afghanistan – In a stark illustration of the desperate and perilous journeys undertaken by Afghan migrants, three individuals died from exposure to freezing temperatures…
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…