U.S. Veterans Defend Afghan Allies, Urge Against Collective Blame After Isolated Shooting
A deadly shooting near the White House, allegedly committed by an Afghan evacuee, has intensified political scrutiny over the U.S. refugee resettlement program even as American military veterans mount a forceful defense of their former…
Four European Broadcasters Withdraw from 2026 Eurovision Over Israel’s Inclusion, Threatening…
GENEVA, June 12 – The Eurovision Song Contest, an annual spectacle of pop music and cultural exchange, is facing an unprecedented crisis as four national broadcasters announced their withdrawal from the 2026 edition in protest of Israel’s…
The Unsilenced Nightingale: The Enduring Legacy of Ahmad Zahir
Forty-five years ago, on June 14th, 1979, a crimson luxury car veered off the winding road near the Salang Pass, colliding with a rock in the narrow canyon of Chapraq village. This was more than a tragic accident; it was a seismic event…
Indonesia flood survivors scramble to salvage belongings as more rain looms
Aceh Province, Indonesia: Survivors across Indonesia’s devastated Sumatra region sifted through mud-caked ruins on Friday, beginning the long recovery from cataclysmic floods that have killed over 1,500 people across South and Southeast…
Ariana Afghan Airlines Charts New Course for Economy with Arrival of Dedicated Cargo Aircraft
Kabul, Afghanistan – In a landmark development for the nation’s aviation and trade sectors, Ariana Afghan Airlines has secured a dedicated charter cargo aircraft, set to arrive imminently. This strategic acquisition marks the airline’s…
Aamir Khan: The Auteur of Risk Who Redefined Bollywood Stardom
At the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), amidst the glitz and glamour, one of Indian cinema's most formidable stars, Aamir Khan, offered a startling confession: his entire three-decade-long career feels like a series of…
Pakistan Intensifies Crackdown on Afghan Refugees, Sparking Fear and Humanitarian Crisis
ISLAMABAD – Pakistani authorities have significantly escalated arrests of Afghan refugees in the capital, targeting residential neighborhoods and deepening a climate of fear among thousands of undocumented families. This expansion of a…
EU and UN Agencies Warn of Deepening Crisis for Afghan Women Under Mounting Economic and Social…
Kabul, December 5 – The European Union has issued a stark assessment, stating that women in Afghanistan are bearing the disproportionate and heaviest burden of the nation’s escalating poverty crisis amid severely shrinking livelihood…
Putin Visits India in First Trip Since Ukraine Invasion, Testing Ties Under U.S. Pressure
NEW DELHI — Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India on Thursday for his first visit since launching the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, a high-stakes diplomatic mission aimed at reinforcing a critical partnership as both…
India Reverses Course on Mandatory Government App After Privacy Uproar
In a swift policy reversal, the Indian government has revoked a controversial mandate that would have required all new smartphones to come with a pre-installed government cybersecurity application. The move follows intense backlash…