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New Penal Code Introduces Prison Terms for Drug Use and Trafficking in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Feb. 9 -- New penalties for drug use and trafficking have been introduced under a new penal code, imposing prison terms as drug consumption in Afghanistan shifts toward synthetic substanc... Read More


U.S. Dollar Falls to 63 Afghanis in Kabul Market

Afghanistan, Feb. 9 -- The U.S. dollar continues to weaken against Afghanistan's currency, but unemployment, poverty, and rising commodity prices still strain household purchasing power nationwide. T... Read More


Iran Executes Five Prisoners, Including Afghan National

Afghanistan, Feb. 9 -- Iran Human Rights reported that five prisoners were executed at Chezel Hesar prison in Karaj, including one Afghan citizen. The Afghan national was identified as Ahmad Farhad H... Read More


Pakistan to Deport Nearly 20,000 Afghan Refugees Awaiting U.S. Resettlement

Afghanistan, Feb. 9 -- Pakistan plans to return nearly 20,000 Afghan refugees awaiting relocation to the United States, sharing their information with authorities for immediate deportation. According... Read More


Russia Says UK Intervention Derailed 2022 Ukraine Peace Talks

Afghanistan, Feb. 9 -- Russia's envoy claims Ukraine peace negotiations in April 2022 were achievable, but British interference under Boris Johnson reportedly disrupted the process. Kirill Dmitriev, ... Read More


Durani Warns: Afghanistan, India Actions Threaten Regional, Global Security

Afghanistan, Feb. 9 -- Durani claims that allowing terrorist activity from Afghanistan soil and India's use of proxy forces against Pakistan poses serious risks to both regional stability and global s... Read More


Police Officer Killed in Targeted Attack in South Waziristan, Pakistan

Afghanistan, Feb. 9 -- A police officer in South Waziristan, Pakistan, was killed in a targeted shooting by unidentified gunmen, while two family members were seriously injured. Pakistani security of... Read More


Over 4 Million People of Afghanistan Will Need Shelter in 2026, UN Warns

Afghanistan, Feb. 9 -- The UN warns that 4.2 million people of Afghanistan will need shelter in 2026, amid natural disasters and increasing returnee pressures. The UN Office for the Coordination of H... Read More


Japan's Sanae Takaichi wins decisive parliamentary victory

Afghanistan, Feb. 9 -- Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, secures a commanding parliamentary win, gaining control over the lower house and key legislation. Japan'... Read More


Russia ready to retaliate but has no plans to attack Europe, says Lavrov

Afghanistan, Feb. 9 -- Russia says it has no plans to attack Europe, but warns it is ready to launch full military retaliation if threatened, Lavrov said. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said ... Read More