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Pakistan and Afghanistan declare 48-hour ceasefire following deadly clashes

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire, effective today at 1:00 p.m. (GMT), following a series of deadly confrontations along their border. Pakistan’s foreign ministry announced the truce, which aims to pave the way for dialogue between the two nations. The ministry stated,......

Third devastating earthquake strikes Afghanistan as death toll surpasses 2,200

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake hit southeastern Afghanistan on Thursday, marking the third major quake to strike the region this week. The disaster amplifies the ongoing humanitarian crisis in a country already grappling with inadequate relief operations in its remote mountainous areas. Death toll climbs......

Afghan arrested after car attack injures 30 in Munich, Germany

An Afghan asylum seeker was arrested on Thursday in Munich after a car rammed into a trade union demonstration, injuring 30 people, some critically. The attack took place on the eve of an international security conference in the Bavarian city and sparked renewed debates on immigration ahead of Germany’s......

Taliban's Ban on MMA Leaves Afghan Fighters in Uncertainty

In a significant move that has sent shockwaves through the sports community, the Taliban has officially banned mixed martial arts (MMA) in Afghanistan. This decision has left many fighters in a state of limbo, grappling with the implications for their careers and the future of the sport in the country. The......

Home Office Rejects Afghan Family’s Visa Appeal to Reunite with Son in the UK

The Home Office has denied a visa application from an Afghan family seeking to reunite with their son, who was evacuated to the UK during the fall of Kabul in 2021. The boy, referred to as Ahmad, was just 10 years old when he was brought to the UK with his uncle and aunt during Operation Pitting, an......

Germany restarts deportations to Afghanistan following violent incident

Germany has resumed the deportation of convicted Afghan offenders for the first time since the Taliban regained power in Afghanistan three years ago. This move comes in the wake of a series of high-profile stabbing incidents that have sparked intense debate over the country's asylum policies. The......

Taliban's Draconian Edicts Silence Afghan Women: New Laws Erase Female Presence in Public Sphere

The Taliban regime in Afghanistan has implemented a series of harsh new regulations aimed at further restricting women's freedoms and erasing their presence from public life. These measures, approved by Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, mandate that women must completely cover their bodies......

UAE Accepts Taliban-Appointed Afghan Envoy: A Diplomatic Milestone

In a significant diplomatic development, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has formally accepted the credentials of Mawlawi Badruddin Haqqani as the ambassador of Afghanistan. This move, coming three years after the Taliban's return to power in August 2021, positions the UAE as the second country after......

Philippines Agrees to Host Afghan Visa Applicants Awaiting U.S. Resettlement

In a significant development that reflects the evolving geopolitical landscape, the Philippines has agreed to temporarily accommodate a group of Afghan nationals awaiting potential resettlement in the United States. This agreement, announced jointly by U.S. and Philippine officials, marks a new chapter......