Trump Announces 3-Day Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and a prisoner exchange, describing the move as a potential “beginning of the end” of…
Former US Officials Urge Halt to Plan Relocating Afghan Refugees from Qatar to Congo
Washington, D.C. – Hundreds of former U.S. officials are urging the Trump administration to abandon a reported plan to transfer Afghan refugees from U.S. facilities in Qatar to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), warning that the…
Afghan Migrants Accuse Turkish Border Forces of Abuse Near Iran Frontier: New Testimonies and Video…
Afghan migrants have accused Turkish border guards of beatings, torture, and other forms of abuse along the Iran-Turkey border, according to recent testimonies and video footage shared with local media. The allegations add to a growing body…
Six Children Injured in Mortar Shell Explosion in Maidan Wardak
MAIDAN WARDAK, Afghanistan – Six children were injured, three of them critically, when a mortar shell exploded in the central Afghan province of Maidan Wardak, local officials confirmed on Thursday, May 7.
According to the Taliban’s…
Yemen Introduced the World to Coffee. Now, Its Coffeehouse Culture Is Booming Across the US
Yemen Introduced the World to Coffee. Now, Its Coffeehouse Culture Is Booming Across the US
From the mountains of war-ravaged Yemen to suburban strip malls in Georgia and Kansas, a new wave of Yemeni-American coffeehouses is reshaping…
Rashid Khan Tops ICC ODI and T20I Bowling Rankings
Afghanistan’s spin sensation, Rashid Khan, has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in both the ICC Men’s ODI and T20I Bowling Rankings, according to the latest update released by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The double accolade reaffirms…
US and Iran Reportedly Closing In on One-Page Memo to End War, Axios Says
Tentative breakthrough emerges as Trump cites “very good talks,” but Tehran says US proposal remains under review.
As diplomatic efforts intensify, the United States and Iran are reportedly nearing agreement on a one-page memorandum of…
Over 4,700 Afghans Return in a Single Day as UN Warns Only 11% Are Employed
KABUL – More than 4,700 Afghan migrants returned to Afghanistan in a single day, according to state-controlled media, as the United Nations warns that the vast majority face severe unemployment and struggle to reintegrate amid a worsening…
Iran Demands ‘Fair and Comprehensive Agreement’ as Trump Cites ‘Great…
TEHRAN/BEIJING/WASHINGTON – Iran will only accept "a fair and comprehensive agreement" in any negotiations with the United States aimed at ending the widening Middle East conflict, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Wednesday. His…
Afghan Education Activist Matiullah Wesa Wins 2026 Normandy Freedom Prize in France
Caen, France – Matiullah Wesa, a prominent Afghan education activist and founder of the Pen Path organization, has been awarded the Normandy Freedom Prize 2026 in recognition of his unwavering advocacy for girls’ education in Afghanistan.…