Including women’s photos in ID cards has been made optional
The National Statistics and Information Authority announced that, based on a recent decision, including women’s photos in electronic ID cards is not mandatory and will be done on an optional basis.
Mohammad Halim Rafi, the spokesperson…
Nangarhar Floods Leave Five Dead, Widespread Farmland Damage
Severe floods in eastern Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province have killed five people and injured eight others, while destroying dams, roads, and thousands of acres of farmland, officials said.
Sediqullah Qureshi, Nangarhar’s director of…
UN: Vast Majority of Afghans Support Girls’ Education Despite Taliban Ban
A new UN survey reveals that more than 90 percent of Afghans support girls’ access to education—four years after the Taliban imposed a nationwide ban on secondary and higher schooling for females.
The survey, conducted with 2,000…
From Gaza to Africa: Why Turkey’s Star Rises as Israel Fades
While Israeli propaganda projects Tel Aviv as a “regional superpower” reshaping the Middle East, the reality tells a different story. Turkey, working quietly but deliberately, is reclaiming its historical stature in the region—not as an…
Why Have Our Friends Gone Quiet on Social Media?
Many people feel there’s no longer a reason to share their lives publicly.
More than two decades into the era of social media and widespread online sharing, new data shows that users—especially Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012—are…
Oil, Handshakes, and Rebukes: India’s High-Stakes Foreign Policy Balancing Act
“This is a time for us to engage America, manage China, cultivate Europe, reassure Russia, bring Japan into play, draw neighbours in, extend the neighbourhood and ex-pand traditional constituencies of support,” Indian Foreign Minister S.…
Abbas Blocked from UN Meeting After US Revokes Palestinian Delegation Visas
The United States has blocked Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas from attending the upcoming UN General Assembly session in New York, after revoking his visa along with those of about 80 other Palestinian officials, according to the US…
What to Eat for a Better Night’s Sleep
Most people know that eating a heavy meal late at night can disturb sleep. But research shows that both what we eat and when we eat can make a big difference to how well we rest.
Foods Linked to Better Sleep
Studies suggest that…
UN Rapporteur Urges Pakistan to Halt Afghan Refugee Expulsions
UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, has urged Pakistan to stop deporting Afghan refugees, warning that the policy violates international obligations and risks triggering a humanitarian crisis.…
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Expanded Fast-Track Deportation Plan
A U.S. federal judge has blocked former President Donald Trump’s attempt to expand expedited deportations, ruling the policy unlawful and affirming the legal rights of long-term migrants. The decision has sparked significant political and…