Rights Groups Warn New Marriage Rules Could Increase Child Marriage Risks in Afghanistan
A coalition of international human rights and women’s rights organizations has raised serious concerns over recently introduced marriage-related regulations in Afghanistan, warning that the measures could effectively legitimize child…
Russia Sees Decline in Afghan Asylum Applications During First Quarter of 2026
Russia received 40 asylum applications from Afghan citizens during the first three months of 2026, marking a noticeable decline compared to the same period last year, according to data released by Russian state media.
Russian news agency…
Ukraine Drones Kill 4 in Russia as Moscow Faces Largest Attack in Over a Year
At least four people were killed in a large-scale Ukrainian drone assault on Russian territory overnight, including strikes targeting the Moscow region in what authorities described as the capital’s biggest drone attack in more than a year.…
Afghanistan Declares Tuesday as Day of Arafah, Wednesday as Eid al-Adha
Afghanistan’s Supreme Court announced on Sunday that the crescent moon marking the start of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah was not sighted across the country, officially setting Wednesday next week as the first day of Eid al-Adha.
In an…
Ali Bilal Wins Runner-Up Title at Petersburg Pro 2026
Afghan professional bodybuilder Ali Bilal secured the runner-up title at the prestigious 2026 Petersburg Pro bodybuilding competition, adding another major achievement to his growing list of international successes and further elevating…
WFP Warns of Deepening Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan, Urgently Appeals for $350 Million
The World Food Programme (WFP) has issued an urgent warning that it requires $350 million in immediate funding to sustain its life-saving humanitarian operations in Afghanistan over the next six months.
In a statement released on…
Tens of thousands march in London as far-right rally clashes symbolically with pro-Palestine Nakba…
London’s streets saw heightened security and tense but largely peaceful rival demonstrations on Saturday, as a far-right march led by Tommy Robinson coincided with a major pro-Palestine rally marking Nakba Day.
Tens of thousands of people…
“Greater Israel”: The Regional Project Netanyahu Wants
When the Israeli right invokes the term “Greater Israel,” it is usually understood as an expansionist concept aimed at enlarging the territory Israel claims as its own. This interpretation is certainly correct. Since its inception, Israel…
Netflix to Produce Afghanistan War Film Starring Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Netflix is developing a new feature film focused on the Afghanistan war, with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle serving as producers through their media company, Archewell Productions.
The film is based on the memoir No Way Out: The True…
Man Killed in Shark Attack Off Western Australia Coast
A 38-year-old man has died after being attacked by a shark off the coast of Western Australia, marking the country’s second fatal shark attack of the year, police confirmed on Saturday.
The incident occurred early Saturday morning at…