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U.S. to Build Qatari Pilot Training Center in Idaho

Afghanistan, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Defense Department will build a dedicated pilot training center for Qatari forces at Idaho's Mountain Home Air Base as part of growing defense cooperation. The Pentag... Read More


Women Have Twice as Many Genetic Markers for Depression as Men, Major Study Finds

Afghanistan, Oct. 11 -- A large international study has found women carry twice as many genetic traits linked to depression as men, offering clues to gender-based mental health risks. Australian scie... Read More


Germany to Purchase 600 SkyRanger 30 Air-Defense Systems in €9 Billion Deal with Rheinmetall

Afghanistan, Oct. 11 -- Germany is set to buy more than 600 SkyRanger 30 short-range air-defense systems from Rheinmetall in a €9 billion deal by year's end. Germany plans to significantly expa... Read More


Pakistan Calls Its Counterterrorism Operations Inside Afghanistan 'Legitimate Self-Defense'

Afghanistan, Oct. 11 -- Pakistan's foreign ministry stopped short of confirming recent airstrikes in Kabul but described them as legitimate counterterrorism actions against militant groups threatening... Read More


Explosion at Tennessee Ammunition Plant Leaves 19 Missing, Several Feared Dead

Afghanistan, Oct. 11 -- At least 19 people were missing and several feared dead after a massive explosion tore through a military ammunition plant in Tennessee on Friday. A powerful explosion ripped ... Read More


Israel Launches Airstrike on Southern Lebanon After Gaza Ceasefire

Afghanistan, Oct. 11 -- Israel's military said it carried out an airstrike on a Hezbollah facility in southern Lebanon early Saturday, hours after a Gaza ceasefire took effect. The Israeli army said ... Read More


2 Soldiers, 3 Civilians Killed in Pakistan's Bajaur Clashes With Militants

Afghanistan, Oct. 11 -- At least two Pakistani soldiers and three civilians were killed as security forces clashed with militants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Bajaur district, report stated. Heavy fightin... Read More


Pakistan Warns It May Enter Afghanistan if Cross-Border Attacks Continue

Afghanistan, Oct. 11 -- Pakistan's defence minister warned that Islamabad may take military action inside Afghanistan if cross-border militant attacks persist, accusing the Taliban of failing to preve... Read More


UNICEF Warns of Deepening Education Crisis in Afghanistan, Urges End to Girls' School Ban

Afghanistan, Oct. 11 -- UNICEF said Afghanistan's education system faces major challenges but can still recover if secondary education for girls resumes and investment in schools increases. The Unite... Read More


Putin Warns Afghanistan Still Faces Serious Security and Stability Challenges

Afghanistan, Oct. 10 -- President Vladimir Putin warned that Afghanistan continues to face serious security and stability challenges, urging stronger regional cooperation to prevent extremist threats ... Read More