Thousands of Afghan Refugees Forced to Return in Single Day as Neighbors Continue Deportations
KABUL – In a massive wave of forced returns, more than 16,000 Afghan refugees were deported from Iran and Pakistan in a single day, according to Taliban officials, placing immense strain on the country's already fragile humanitarian and…
Germany Welcomes Fourth Group of Afghan Refugees from Pakistan as Deadline Looms
HANOVER, Germany – Germany is set to receive its fourth group of approved Afghan refugees from Pakistan this week, a continued effort under its humanitarian admission program even as nearly 1,900 individuals remain in limbo awaiting…
Afghan money is the third stable currency in the world
Afghan Money (AFN) has undergone significant changes in recent years. According to reports from the previous year, the value of Afghan has increased by about 9% in the past three months and in total, it has grown by about 14% this year.…
Turkey Hosts Regional Allies, Demands Israel Halt Ceasefire Violations and Allow Aid into Gaza
ISTANBUL – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Monday issued a sharp rebuke to Israel, demanding it end its "regular violations" of the US-backed ceasefire in Gaza and fulfill its obligations to ensure the unimpeded flow of humanitarian…
Netherlands to Repatriate Looted 3,500-Year-Old Statue to Egypt in Landmark Gesture
THE HAGUE/CAIRO – In a significant act of cultural restitution, the Netherlands will return a prized 3,500-year-old ancient Egyptian statue to Cairo, following its confiscation by Dutch authorities in 2022 after it was identified as a…
Powerful Earthquake Kills 23 and Injures Hundreds in Northern Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan – A devastating 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan overnight, claiming at least 23 lives, injuring over 670 people, and reducing hundreds of homes to rubble, according to provincial officials on Monday.…
Huma Qureshi Highlights Distribution Disparity, Laments Limited Screens for Her Film ‘Single Salma’
Mumbai: The perennial struggle for screen space between big-budget spectacles and smaller, content-driven films has been thrust into the spotlight once again. Actress-producer Huma Qureshi has voiced her frustration over the limited…
Afghanistan–Pakistan Concerns: A Call for Reciprocal Security
After weeks of uncertainty and tense exchanges, cautious optimism has returned to Kabul as preparations begin for the next round of Afghanistan–Pakistan talks, scheduled in Istanbul on November 6. The first phase, mediated by Türkiye and…
India Delivers 16 Tonnes of Critical Medical Aid to Afghanistan, Bolstering Health Partnership
KABUL, Afghanistan – In a significant move to bolster Afghanistan’s strained healthcare system, India has donated 16 tonnes of essential medicines and medical equipment to the country, the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) announced on…
Vice President J.D. Vance Faces Backlash for Public Hope That His Hindu-Born Wife Will Convert to…
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has ignited a firestorm of criticism and a renewed debate on religious sensitivity after publicly expressing his hope that his Indian-American wife, Usha Vance, will convert to Christianity. The comments, made…