Over 10,000 Afghan Refugees Forcibly Repatriated from Iran and Pakistan in a Single Day
KABUL – Afghanistan is experiencing a massive and rapid influx of its citizens, with more than 10,000 refugees forcibly returned from neighboring Iran and Pakistan in a single day, according to official Taliban figures released on Thursday.…
The People’s Princess inspects her waxwork likeness in Paris
A ghost has finally taken her place in the palace. Not a palace of royalty, but one of popular memory—the Grevin waxwork museum in Paris. This week, the museum unveiled its newest and perhaps most poignant resident: Diana, Princess of…
Afghanistan’s Strategic Pivot: Deepening Economic Ties with India Amid Regional Shifts
In a significant recalibration of its regional economic strategy, Afghanistan's Taliban administration is intensifying its engagement with India. This strategic pivot, accelerated by the persistent closure of key border crossings with…
Sholay’s 4K Re-Release Reveals a Legend’s Final Cut and Its Star-Studded Payroll
Hyderabad: Few films define a culture, but Ramesh Sippy's Sholay (1975) is more than a movie—it's a cornerstone of Indian cinema. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the iconic classic is poised for a triumphant return to the big screen.…
Pakistan’s Budget Prioritizes Guns Over Its People
One of the foundational lessons in introductory economics concerns the central problem of scarcity and the critical choice of “what to produce.” This principle dictates that every society must decide how to allocate its limited resources…
Bangladesh at a Constitutional Crossroads
Bangladesh at a Constitutional Crossroads: Institutional Legacies and the Imperative for Reform Following the Hasina Conviction
Abstract: The recent in absentia conviction of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina by the International…
Afghanistan U-19 Stun India ‘B’ with Dominant 71-Run Victory, Aziz’s Hat-Trick the…
In a compelling start to a competitive triangular series, the Afghanistan Under-19 national cricket team secured a resounding 71-run victory over India's Under-19 'B' side in their opening One-Day match on Tuesday.
The series, hosted in…
The Bipartisan Comfort with Islamophobia is a Threat to Us All
The election of Zohran Mamdani as the first Muslim mayor of New York City should have been a pure celebration of American pluralism. Instead, his victory was preceded by a political campaign that laid bare a disturbing and pervasive truth:…
Dengue Outbreak Intensifies in Eastern Afghanistan as WHO Warns of Unchecked Spread
KABUL, Afghanistan – The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning about a sharp and ongoing increase in dengue fever cases across eastern Afghanistan, signaling an active and widening transmission of the mosquito-borne…
U.S. Approves $105 Million Patriot System Upgrade for Ukraine as Russian Attacks Intensify
WASHINGTON — The United States has greenlit a significant upgrade to Ukraine’s air defense capabilities, approving a $105 million sale on Tuesday to enhance and sustain its Patriot missile systems. The move comes as Russia continues its…