Market Watch: Fuel and Gold Dip as Sugar and Gas Climb in Kabul
KABUL – Kabul residents experienced a mixed bag of price movements in essential commodities this past week, with noticeable declines in fuel and gold providing some relief, even as staple food items and liquefied gas became more expensive,…
Thousands of Afghan Refugees Forcibly Returned from Iran and Pakistan in a Single Day
KABUL – In a massive wave of forced repatriations, more than 12,000 Afghan refugees were expelled from neighboring Iran and Pakistan in a single day, according to an official from the country's de facto authorities. The move highlights a…
Powerful Earthquake Strikes Off Northern Japan, Prompting Tsunami Advisory
TOKYO – A significant earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 struck off the coast of northeastern Japan on Sunday evening, jolting the region and prompting authorities to issue a tsunami advisory for coastal communities.
The quake,…
Afghan Muay Thai Star Shaheen Triumphs Over Iranian Rival in Bangkok Showdown
BANGKOK, Thailand – In a display of skill and determination, Afghan Muay Thai fighter Qahraman Shaheen secured a decisive victory against his Iranian opponent, Poria Wali, in a highly anticipated bout held in the heart of Muay Thai's…
Afghan Refugees Forced Out of Pakistan Amid Rising Tensions with Taliban
Under the pale autumn sun, the sound of crying children blends with the rumble of truck engines at the Chaman border crossing—a dusty, windswept divide between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Here, a human river flows in one direction: out of…
French Far-Right Activist Charged with Hate Speech After Anti-Afghan TikTok Goes Viral
ANGERS, France – A prominent French far-right activist is facing criminal charges for inciting racial hatred following the publication of a viral TikTok video targeting a group of Afghan refugees, a case that has reignited a fierce national…
Japan and Turkmenistan Send Aid for Afghanistan Earthquake Victims
MAZAR-I-SHARIF, Afghanistan – Humanitarian aid from Japan and Turkmenistan has arrived in northern Afghanistan, offering critical support to survivors of a series of deadly earthquakes that have devastated the region.
Turkmenistan's…
Afghanistan Secures New Export Lifeline with Uzbekistan Air Corridor Deal
KABUL/TERMEZ – In a significant move to bolster its agricultural economy and circumvent regional trade barriers, Afghanistan is set to commence exports of fresh fruits and vegetables through a newly established air corridor with Uzbekistan.…
Kendrick Lamar Tops 2026 Grammy Nominations, Leading a Pack of Pop Titans and Comeback Stories
In a powerful affirmation of his enduring reign over the music industry, rapper and Pulitzer Prize winner Kendrick Lamar has seized the lead for the 2026 Grammy Awards, securing nine nominations. The announcement from the Recording Academy…
Gaza Health Ministry Reports Over 69,000 Palestinians Killed as Fragile Truce Holds
GAZA STRIP – The Gaza Health Ministry announced on Saturday that the death toll from the ongoing Israeli military offensive has surpassed 69,000, a stark figure that underscores the devastating human cost of the nearly two-year-long…