Over 17 Million Afghans Confront Catastrophic Hunger Amidst Deepening Winter Crisis, UN Agencies…
KABUL—The World Food Programme (WFP) issued a stark alert Tuesday that more than 17 million people—nearly half of Afghanistan’s population—are facing severe food insecurity as the harsh winter sets in, marking a dramatic escalation of the…
Proxy Warfare and Its Consequences: Lessons Learned
Proxy warfare, the deliberate cultivation of non-state insurgent actors as instruments of state policy, is neither legitimate nor sustainable. Pakistan’s experience in Afghanistan offers a stark illustration: what was intended as a tool of…
Koshary, Egypt’s Beloved Vegan Staple, Wins Coveted UNESCO Recognition
CAIRO — In a move celebrated across the nation, Egypt’s iconic street food, koshary, has been inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The recognition, granted on Wednesday, honors the…
Oscar-Winning Filmmaker Rob Reiner and Wife Michele Found Dead in Brentwood Home; Son Arrested in…
Los Angeles, CA – Renowned filmmaker Rob Reiner, the celebrated director behind era-defining films such as “When Harry Met Sally…” and “The Princess Bride,” and his wife, Michele Reiner, were found deceased in their Los Angeles home on…
Polar Bears Are Genetically Rewiring Themselves in a Fight for Survival
As climate change relentlessly dismantles the icy habitat essential to their existence, a groundbreaking new study reveals that polar bears are rapidly altering their own genetics in a desperate bid to adapt. This discovery, which…
Extremism: The Enduring Pandemic of the Global Village
In our interconnected age, wars refuse to be confined to their geographic battlegrounds. Through the pervasive channels of social media and instant news, they infiltrate our living rooms and our minds. A glance at a smartphone screen…
Between Tehran and the United Nations: Kabul Prioritizes National Interests Over External Agendas
The Taliban’s decision to abstain from the upcoming South Asian regional meeting in Iran, alongside the outcomes of recent United Nations sessions on Afghanistan, underscores a pivotal moment in the country’s foreign and economic policy.…
Australia to Toughen Gun Laws After Deadly Anti‑Semitic Attack at Bondi Beach
SYDNEY — Australian leaders have pledged to strengthen the nation’s gun laws following the deadliest mass shooting in nearly three decades: a terrorist attack targeting a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach that left…
At Least 37 Killed in Devastating Flash Floods in Central Morocco
SAFI, Morocco – At least 37 people are dead following catastrophic flash floods that struck central Morocco on Sunday, triggered by a sudden deluge of torrential rain. The disaster hit the Atlantic coastal province of Safi, located…
Afghan Education Activist Matiullah Wesa Awarded Prestigious Qatar Anti-Corruption Prize
Doha, Qatar – In a ceremony attended by Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and senior international officials, Afghan education activist Matiullah Wesa was honored Sunday with a major international award for his courageous…