US Strikes Iranian Site; Kuwait Targeted by Missiles and Drones
Iran Says It Targeted US Airbase After Strike Near Bandar Abbas Airport
Tensions in the Gulf escalated sharply on Thursday after Iran claimed responsibility for a retaliatory strike against a US military base following American attacks…
UN Women Calls for Protection of Afghan Women’s Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
UN Women has renewed its call for the protection of the rights and freedoms of Afghan women and girls, stressing that they must be able to live in a society free from violence, discrimination, fear, and systemic restrictions.
In a report…
Trump warns Iran to reach a deal or risk further action
US President Donald Trump warned Iran on Wednesday to reach an agreement with Washington or face renewed military action, saying the United States would “finish the job” if negotiations failed.
Speaking during a cabinet meeting at the…
More Than 11 Million Afghans Face Crisis-Level Hunger as Food Affordability Worsens, Report Finds
More than 11 million people in Afghanistan are expected to face crisis-level hunger in 2026, while workers across much of the country continue to struggle to afford even the most basic food staples, according to a new report released by…
Gold Slides as US-Iran Tensions Escalate, Inflation Fears Cloud Fed Outlook
Gold prices fell on Tuesday as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran boosted oil prices, fueling inflation concerns and complicating expectations for future US interest rate policy.
Spot gold declined 0.7% to $4,537.10 per…
ATN Secures Exclusive Rights to Broadcast Afghanistan Tour of India
Ariana Television Network (ATN) has secured the exclusive rights to broadcast Afghanistan’s highly anticipated cricket tour of India, bringing live coverage of both the historic one-off Test match and the three-match ODI…
Richard Bennett Calls for Dignity and Solidarity in Eid Message to Afghanistan
Richard Bennett, the United Nations special rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, extended Eid al-Adha greetings to the Afghan people and called for renewed commitment to compassion, solidarity, and the protection of human dignity amid…
Israel Pounds Lebanon With Heavy Strikes, Expands Ground Operations Beyond Security Zone
Israeli forces intensified their military campaign in Lebanon on Tuesday, launching more than 120 airstrikes across southern and eastern regions while expanding ground operations beyond a self-declared security zone near the…
Ireland Contributes $3.44 Million to UN Humanitarian Fund for Afghanistan
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has announced that Ireland has contributed $3.44 million to the UN-managed humanitarian fund for Afghanistan to support emergency assistance…
Iran Partially Restores Internet Access After Months-Long Shutdown Amid Tense U.S. Negotiations
Tehran - Iranian authorities on Tuesday partially restored internet connectivity after an unprecedented nationwide shutdown that had lasted nearly three months, imposed during the height of the conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the…